- Born
- Birth namePaul Maurice Kelly
- Despite being one of the most significant and talented singer/songwriters to ever come out of Australia, Paul Kelly has never really achieved the status of 'superstar', because his music, which is best described as 'poetic' and 'harmonious' was never mainstream enough to attract the crowds of INXS, never controversial enough to attract the Midnight Oil fans, never rocking enough for the Jimmy Barnes fans, and never constant enough for the John Farnham fans. Paul Kelly may be a singer, but his music is poetry, sheer poetry. Incredible songs such as 'To Her Door', 'Before Too Long' and 'Tease Me' are simply musical poetry. Kelly, always one to recognise this, has released a book of his song lyrics, called 'Don't Start Me Talking'. The Kelly bloodline is also talented. Paul's daughter Memphis Kelly starred in 'One Night The Moon' with him and is also in a band (Wishful) with her twin sister Madeleine. His nephew Dan Kelly is also a famous singer/guitarist in Australia, playing with Paul on his latest album, and releasing an album of his own. Paul is married to actress Kaarin Fairfax. He has also written the music for several Australian movies and still continues to record albums today.
- IMDb mini biography by: James Briggs.
- SpousesKaarin Fairfax(1988 - present) (separated, 2 children)Brown, Hilary(1980 - 1984) (1 child)
- Children
- RelativesDan Kelly(Niece or Nephew)
- Father of Memphis Kelly
- He has an extremely large family spread all over Australia. Nearly all of them have musical and drama talent.
- He was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (Officer in the General Division) in the 2017 Australia Day honors for distinguished service to the performing arts and to the promotion of the national identity through contributions as a singer, songwriter and musician.
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