Declan Donnelly is a multi-talented British artist known for his vast work as an actor, television presenter, comedian, and singer. Growing up, he initially planned to become a Catholic Priest but later on switched his aim towards becoming an entertainer. Donnelly was 12 years old when he was auditioned for the Byker Grove show and secured the role of Duncan in it. He met Anthony McPartlin during that show and they developed a life-long bond. From there onwards, they have continued working together on television as the duo Ant & Dec. Together they have gone on to present numerous popular shows, such as Britain’s Got Talent, SMTV Live, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!.
The duo has opened their own production company ‘MitreTelevision’ too and has continued their successful journey by producing different shows. Their collaboration has always been a success in every domain and together they stand as one of the leading entertainer duo in the world. Moving towards his personal life now, Declan got married in 2014 to his manager Ali Astall and became father to a beautiful daughter named Isla Elizabeth.
Declan Donnelly Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly
- Nicknames: Dec, Duncan
- Date of Birth: September 25, 1975
- Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: TV Presenter, Comedian, Actor
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Race/ Ethnicity: White
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Light Brown
Declan Donnelly Height Weight Shoe Size Measurements Family
Declan Donnelly Family Details:
- Father: Alphonsus Donnelly
- Mother: Anne Donnelly
- Siblings: Camalia Donnelly, Moyra Donnelly, and Patricia Donnelly (Older Sisters), Dermott Donnelly, Martin Donnelly, and Eamonn Donnelly (Older Brothers)
- Spouse Name: Ali Astall (m. 2015)
- Children Name: Isla Elizabeth Anne Donnelly (Daughter)
Declan Donnelly Relationships History:
- Clare Buckfield – Actress (1993-2003)
- Georgie Thompson – TV Personality (2009-2011)
- Ashley Roberts – Singer (2013)
- Ali Astall (2013-Present)
Declan Donnelly Career Highlights:
- Debut Album: Psyche (1994)
- First Film: Love Actually (2003)
- First TV Show: Byker Grove (1989)
Declan Donnelly Distinctive Features:
- Droopy eyes
Declan Donnelly Body Measurements:
Listed below are the complete Declan Donnelly height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurements statistics.
- Build: Slim
- Height in Feet: 5′ 6″
- Height in Centimeters: 168 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 63 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 139 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 9 (US)
Declan Donnelly Interesting Facts:
- He supports the Labour Party.
- Declan is a member of a pop music duo named PJ & Duncan.
- In 2016, he was appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
- In the duo’s famous show Byker Grove Days, the role of Ant’s on-screen mother was played by his real mother.
- It was rumored that he has been practicing Roman Catholicism but Donnelly has always kept his personal and religious life private.
