Feist
🎭 actor
Still alive
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Age today
years old
Feist is one of the most recognized Canadian Actors of the Generation X generation.
Canadian singer
"Her 2007 album, "The Reminder," became a global sensation, largely thanks to the infectious single "1234." — About Feist
an Apple iPod Nano commercial propelled ha punk band called Placebo (not the UK baCalgary at the age of 15six months in her early twenties due to athe electroclash artist Peachesa puppet costume
Born
Years in career32 years active
February 13th, 1976
Birthplace
Amherst
Known for
🎭 Actor
Nationality
Canada
Generation
Generation X
Career
32 years
Region
North America
How Feist compares to other Actors
🎂Feist is 3 years younger than the average Actor
| Metric | Feist | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 50 | 53 | -3 yrs |
| Career length | 32 yrs | ~35 yrs | -3 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Feist
Did you know?
Did you know that Feist's breakout single "1234" was featured in a widely popular Apple iPod Nano commercial, significantly boosting her global recognition?
5 Lesser-known facts
- She was originally the lead singer for a punk band called Placebo (not the UK band) in Calgary at the age of 15.
- Feist lost her singing voice for six months in her early twenties due to a ruptured vocal cord, prompting a shift to guitar.
- Before her solo breakthrough, she toured as a guitarist for the electroclash artist Peaches, often performing in a puppet costume.
- She is a long-standing and integral member of the acclaimed Canadian indie rock collective Broken Social Scene.
- Her first guitar was a unique, hand-built gift from her father, a visual artist, crafted specifically for her.
Career highlight
Her 2007 album, "The Reminder," became a global sensation, largely thanks to the infectious single "1234." Its prominent feature in an Apple iPod Nano commercial propelled her into mainstream recognition, earning her multiple Grammy nominations and Juno Awards.
Legacy
Feist's unique blend of indie pop, folk, and jazz, coupled with her distinct vocal delivery, cemented her as an influential voice in the alternative music scene, inspiring a generation of singer-songwriters.