James Andrew Arthur (born 2 March 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. His debut single, a cover of Shontelle's "Impossible", was released by Syco Music after the final, and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Since then, it has gone on to sell over 2.5 million copies worldwide, making it the most successful winner's single in the show's history.
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Claim to fame | Winner of The X Factor (2012)
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Date of birth | 2 March 1988
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Place of birth | Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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Height | 6' 3" (190 cm)
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Net worth | $5,000,000 USD
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James Arthur is known for his role in the film Darby and the Dead (2022) as writer: "Say You Won't Let Go".
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