George Harrison British Singer Born 1943 in Liverpool
George Harrison · guitarist and singer · British
Known for
Latest Videos From George Harrison’s YouTube Channel
THE THIRD EYE book brings together more than 200 of George’s personal photographs & 8mm film stills
Behind the song: "I Dig Love" from ‘All Things Must Pass’ (1970).
Celebrating George’s “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)”, which was released on May 7th, 1973.
George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) [Official Documentary]
Remembering George on his birthday.
George Harrison on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readBiography
George Harrison (1943–2001) was a British singer from Liverpool. His death was on 29 November 2001, at the age of 58. The recorded cause of death is listed as lung cancer and brain tumor. George Harrison was part of Delaney & Bonnie.
Early life
He went on to study at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys and Dovedale Primary School.
Career
George Harrison also played with The Beatles (1958–1970), Plastic Ono Band, The Beat Brothers, The Quarrymen and Traveling Wilburys. Other members of The Beatles on record include John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Other members of Plastic Ono Band on record include Cornelius and John Lennon. George Harrison’s releases on record are 23 albums and 27 singles between 1961 and 2017. He released I Really Love You (1961) early on, and George Harrison – The Vinyl Collection (2017) is the latest entry. The style on record is rock music and psychedelic rock. George Harrison played guitar and violin. Record labels on file include Apple Records.
Ringo Starr appears in six of his listed titles, including A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are John Lennon (four titles) and Paul McCartney (four titles). Richard Lester directed two of his titles on record.
George Harrison had 13 screen credits too, including Help! (1965) and Magical Mystery Tour (1967). Work listed as notable includes Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Here Comes the Sun.
Recognition
His awards include the Academy Award for Best Original Score (1971) for Let It Be. His other honours include the Member of the Order of the British Empire (1965) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004). The nominations list includes the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score in 1971 for Let It Be. The records list 5 awards won and 2 nominations for him.
Public roles
Affiliations on file for him include International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Pattie Boyd (1966 to 1977, divorced) and Olivia Harrison (1978 to 2001). He was the father of Dhani Harrison.
Groups and bands
- The Beatles1958–1970
- Delaney & Bonnie
- Plastic Ono Band
- The Beat Brothers
- The Quarrymen
- Traveling Wilburys
Discography
50 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | George Harrison – The Vinyl Collection | Album |
| 2014 | 4 | Album |
| 2014 | The Apple Years 1968–75 | Album |
| 2012 | Early Takes: Volume 1 | Album |
| 2009 | Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison | Album |
| 2004 | The Dark Horse Years 1976–1992 | Album |
| 2003 | Any Road | Single |
| 2002 | Brainwashed | Album |
| 2002 | Stuck Inside a Cloud | Single |
| 1994 | Beware of ABKCO! | Album |
| 1992 | Live in Japan | Album |
| 1989 | Best of Dark Horse 1976–1989 | Album |
| 1989 | Cheer Down | Single |
| 1989 | Poor Little Girl | Single |
| 1987 | Cloud Nine | Album |
Show all 50 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Got My Mind Set on You | Single |
| 1985 | I Don't Want to Do It | Single |
| 1983 | Dream Away | Single |
| 1983 | I Really Love You | Single |
| 1982 | Gone Troppo | Album |
| 1982 | Wake Up My Love | Single |
| 1981 | All Those Years Ago | Single |
| 1981 | Somewhere in England | Album |
| 1981 | Teardrops | Single |
| 1979 | Faster | Single |
| 1979 | George Harrison | Album |
| 1979 | Love Comes to Everyone | Single |
| 1977 | Crackerbox Palace | Single |
| 1977 | It's What You Value | Single |
| 1976 | The Best of George Harrison | Album |
| 1976 | Thirty Three & 1/3 | Album |
| 1976 | This Song | Single |
| 1975 | Extra Texture (Read All About It) | Album |
| 1975 | This Guitar | Single |
| 1975 | You | Single |
| 1974 | Dark Horse | Single |
| 1974 | Dark Horse | Album |
| 1974 | Ding Dong, Ding Dong | Single |
| 1973 | Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) | Single |
| 1973 | Living in the Material World | Album |
| 1972 | Sue Me, Sue You Blues | Single |
| 1971 | Bangla Desh | Single |
| 1971 | The Concert for Bangla Desh | Album |
| 1971 | What Is Life / Apple Scruffs | Single |
| 1970 | All Things Must Pass | Album |
| 1970 | My Sweet Lord / Isn't It a Pity | Single |
| 1969 | Electronic Sound | Album |
| 1968 | Wonderwall Music | Album |
| 1964 | I Feel Fine / She's a Woman | Single |
| 1961 | I Really Love You | Single |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1971 | Academy Award for Best Original Score | Let It Be | Won |
| 1965 | Member of the Order of the British Empire | Won | |
| Billboard Music Awards | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1987 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song | Shanghai Surprise | Nominated |
| 1971 | Academy Award for Best Original Song Score | Let It Be | Nominated |
Filmography
26 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TWST / Things We Said Today | Film | |
| 2021 | The Beatles: Get Back | TV series | |
| 2017 | How the Beatles Changed the World | Film | |
| 2016 | The Beatles: Eight Days a Week | Film | |
| 2014 | Awake: The Life of Yogananda | Film | |
| 2013 | Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed | Film | |
| 2012 | Palme | Film | |
| 2011 | George Harrison: Living in the Material World | Film | |
| 2009–2013 | Vyprávěj | TV series | |
| 2008 | Rare and Unseen: The Beatles | Film | |
| 2007 | Runnin' Down a Dream | Film | |
| 1991 | The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit | Film | |
| 1986 | Shanghai Surprise | Film | |
| 1985 | John and Yoko: A Love Story | Film | |
| 1985 | Water (1985 film) | Film |
Show all 26 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Desperate Teenage Lovedolls | Film | |
| 1979 | Monty Python’s Life of Brian | Film | |
| 1978 | All You Need Is Cash | Film | |
| 1972 | Imagine | Film | |
| 1972 | The Concert for Bangladesh | Film | |
| 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1966 | The Beatles at Shea Stadium | Film | |
| 1965 | Help! | Film | |
| 1964 | A Hard Day's Night | Film | |
| Beatles '64 | Film | ||
| PopStory | TV series |
George Harrison Photos
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Photo: John Kelly · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
How old was George Harrison at the time of death?
George Harrison died on 29 November 2001 at the age of 58. He was born on 25 February 1943.
What was George Harrison’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, George Harrison died on 29 November 2001; the recorded cause of death is listed as lung cancer and brain tumor.
What is George Harrison known for?
George Harrison was known as a former member of Delaney & Bonnie.
What is George Harrison’s nationality?
George Harrison was British, born in Liverpool.
Who was George Harrison married to?
George Harrison’s marriages on record are to Olivia Harrison (1978 to 2001) and Pattie Boyd (1966 to 1977).
Has George Harrison won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q2643), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: David Hume Kennerly · Public domain
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