Jacob Anderson Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography

Jacob Anderson is a British actor, singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer who has worked extensively both as an actor and singer. He has been cast in various TV shows like Outnumbered, Game of Thrones, Broadchurch, The Mimic, Casualty, Beaver Falls, and Injustice. Jacob also released his debut studio album, You’re a Man Now, Boy, in 2016. He has a strong fan base with over 500k followers on Instagram and more than 300k subscribers on YouTube.

Born Name

Jacob Basil Anderson

Nick Name

Raleigh Ritchie

Sun Sign

Gemini

Born Place

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Nationality

Occupation

Actor, Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, Record Producer

Family

• Father – James Anderson
• Siblings – Alfie Anderson (Older Brother)
• Others – Paul Anderson (Uncle) (Actor), Matan Inbar-Hansen (Younger Cousin)

Manager

Jacob Anderson is represented by –

• Independent Talent Group Ltd., Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
• Principal Entertainment, Artist Management Company, West Hollywood, California, United States
• James Collingwood, Manager & Business Partner

Genre

Alternative R&B, Trip Hop, Power Pop

Instruments

Vocals

Labels

Columbia Records

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

70 kg or 154 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Jacob Anderson has dated –

1. Aisling Loftus (2011-Present) – Jacob and actress Aisling Loftus started dating in 2011. They have since been together and the duo got married in December 2018.

Race / Ethnicity

Multiracial (Black & White)

He is of African-Caribbean and English descent.

Hair Color

Dark Brown (Natural)

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Deep set eyes
• Sharp looks

Brand Endorsements

Jacob Anderson’s music has been used in a couple of commercials and he has also either endorsed or promoted several brands like Bud Light UK and Belvedere Vodka.

Best Known For

• Appearing in a variety of TV shows like The Bill (2007) as Clayton Fortune, Casualty (2008) as Dom Parke, Injustice (2011) as Simon, Episodes (2012) as Kevin, The Mimic (2013-2014) as Steven Coombs, Game of Thrones (from 2013) as Grey Worm
• Having been cast in several movies including Chatroom (2010) as Si, Demons Never Die (2011) as Ricky, Offender (2012) as Patrick, and Overlord (2018) as Duncan

First Album

He released his debut studio album, You’re a Man Now, Boy, in February 2016 via Columbia Records.

First Film

He made his theatrical film debut as Omen in the crime drama film, Adulthood, in 2008.

First TV Show

Jacob Anderson made his first TV show appearance as Ryan Garvey in the medical drama show, Doctors, in 2007.

First Web Show

He made his first web show appearance on Chicken Shop Date in 2016.

Jacob Anderson Facts

1. He grew up in Bristol, England and at the age of 17, he relocated to London to focus on his career as a musician.
2. ‘Raleigh Ritchie’ is his musical alias.
3. As a kid, he used to be shy. Even now, before performing onstage, he gets a bit nervous.
4. He has a dog named Larry.
5. He has had issues with his mental health.
6. He considers Erykah Badu, David Bowie, Jill Scott, The Smiths, and Stevie Wonder as his musical influences.
7. He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his role as Grey Worm in Game of Thrones in 2015 and 2017.
8. He aspires to have a diverse career.
9. Visit his official website @ raleighritchie.com.
10. Follow Jacob Anderson on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and iTunes.

Featured Image by Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0