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Alan Walker
August 24, 1997
Northampton, England
29 Years Old
Virgo
Who Is Alan Walker?
Alan Olav Walker is a Norwegian DJ and record producer, widely known for his immense digital footprint and distinctive electronic music sound. His tracks captivate millions, consistently topping charts and accumulating billions of streams across various platforms.
He gained international acclaim with his breakthrough hit “Faded” in 2015, a remastered vocal version of his earlier track. This single quickly garnered billions of YouTube views and global chart success, establishing his signature melodic, high-energy style.
Early Life and Education
Born in Northampton, England, Alan Olav Walker moved to Fana, Bergen, Norway, with his family at the age of two. His British father and Norwegian mother fostered a home where his early interests leaned into computer games, graphic design, and programming.
Walker attended Danielsen Middle School, but largely honed his craft as a self-taught musician. He learned music production through online tutorials, experimenting with digital audio workstations on his laptop, a path that unexpectedly diverted him from traditional schooling.
Notable Relationships
Alan Olav Walker is currently unconfirmed in any relationship, maintaining a private personal life. He was previously romantically linked to social media personality Viivi Niemi.
Walker has no children, and his public focus remains primarily on his prolific music career and global performances.
Career Highlights
Over 80 billion audio and video streams underscore Alan Olav Walker’s immense global reach as a DJ and record producer. His breakthrough single “Faded” alone boasts over 3.6 billion YouTube views and more than 2 billion Spotify streams.
Walker launched a partnership with Republic of Gamers, serving as a brand ambassador since 2020 and co-designing a custom gaming laptop. His innovative "Walkerworld" musical theme park experience further expanded his creative ventures in 2023.
To date, Walker has collected a Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen) for Song of the Year, multiple MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Norwegian Act, and a BRIT Awards nomination. These accolades confirm his influential presence in the electronic music landscape.
Signature Quote
“You may feel that you're alone but you're not actually alone. Everyone is connected.”