Moby
🎭 television actor
Still alive
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Age today
years old
Moby has spent 42 years building a distinguished career as a Actor in American.
American musician, DJ and record producer
"Moby's most defining career moment was the release of his 1999 album 'Play'." — About Moby
Playrelative povertyuse in filmsRichard Melville HallHerman Melville
Born
Years in career42 years active
September 11th, 1965
Birthplace
Harlem
Known for
🎭 Actor
Nationality
United States
Generation
Generation X
Career
42 years
Region
North America
How Moby compares to other Actors
🎂Moby is 7 years older than the average Actor
| Metric | Moby | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 60 | 53 | +7 yrs |
| Career length | 42 yrs | ~35 yrs | +7 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Moby
Did you know?
Did you know that Moby initially started his music career in the early 1980s as a member of a Connecticut hardcore punk band called Vatican Commandos?
5 Lesser-known facts
- Moby's birth name is Richard Melville Hall, a name he inherited from his family.
- He is a great-great-grandnephew of the renowned American author Herman Melville, from whom he adopted his stage name.
- Moby has been a devout vegan since 1987 and is a prominent animal rights activist, often incorporating his beliefs into his work.
- Prior to the breakthrough success of his album 'Play', Moby faced significant financial struggles and lived in relative poverty.
- Every single track from his seminal 1999 album 'Play' was licensed for use in films, television shows, or commercials.
Career highlight
Moby's most defining career moment was the release of his 1999 album 'Play'. This groundbreaking record blended electronic music with blues and gospel samples, achieving massive global success and making him one of the first electronic artists to cross over into mainstream pop culture.
Legacy
Moby's legacy lies in popularizing electronic music for a global audience and pioneering the extensive licensing of album tracks, fundamentally changing how music was used in commercial media.