Brian Molko is a British musician and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the band Placebo . His distinctive nasal, high-pitched voice gives him a personality all his own, along with his androgynous lifestyle, which includes wearing makeup and donning feminine outfits. He, along with his band, Placebo , enjoys a large following.

Born name

Brian Molko

nickname

Molks, Smiler

Sun sign

Protect

Place of birth

Brussels Belgium

nationality

training

Brian first went to the European School of Luxembourg (ESL) After his family settled in Sandweiler, Luxembourg, Brian attended the American International School of Luxembourg .

Molko later went to the Goldsmiths ‘ College in London, where he studied theatre.

occupation

Musician, singer-songwriter, actor

family

• Father – An American banker
• Mother – Melle Farrell / Farrel
• Siblings – Stuart (Older Brother)

Manager

Brian is managed by Riverman Management.

Genre

Alternative Rock, Post-Punk, Glam Punk, Experimental Rock

instruments

Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Harmonica, Saxophone, Drums, Drums

labels

EMI, Jungfrau, Hut, Caroline, PIAS

Build

Slim

Height

167,5 cm (5 ft 6 in)

weight

57 kg or 125.5 lbs

boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse

Brian dated –

1. Liza Walker (1998) – Molko began dating British actress Liza Walker around 1998. They dated for a short time and soon broke up.
2. Helena Berg (2005) – Vietnamese photographer Helena Berg dated Placebo frontman Brian Molko in 2005. Although they split that same year, the ex-couple has a son from this relationship named Cody (born 2005).
3. Carol Wojtyla (2007) – Carol Wojtyla is a Brazilian disc jockey who dated Brian in the summer of 2007. However, the affair soon broke up in the same year.

race/ethnicity

White

Brian has Sephardic Jewish-Italian roots on his father’s side and Scottish and Irish roots on his mother’s side.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Bisexual

distinguishing features

• High vocals
• Androgynous looks

brand promotion

Brian signed an endorsement deal to use Orange Amps in 2010.

Religion

His religious beliefs are unknown.

Known for

As co-founder, singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band Placebo.

First album

Brian released the self-titled debut album with his band, Placebo , on 17 June 1996 and peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart.

first movie

He made his big screen debut in the 1998 British-American drama film Velvet Goldmine , in which he was cast as Malcolm, a lead singer of the fictional glam rock band The Flaming Creatures.

First TV show

Brian made his TV show debut in an episode of the comedy show Don’t Mind the Buzzcocks in 1997.

Personal trainer

Brian Molko’s workout routine and diet plan are unknown.

Brian Molko favorite things

His favorite things are unknown.

Brian Molko Facts

1. Molko grew up in a strict household where his artistic aspirations were disregarded and his father, himself an international banker, wanted him to follow suit.
2. He took up the androgynous lifestyle and intended it as a mark of the rebel.
3. Brian was also extremely bullied at the European School of Luxembourg , which resulted in him dropping out of school.
4. Both Molko and Placebo’s co-founder Stefan Olsdal attended the American International School of Luxembourg, but were not friends at the time.
5. In his late twenties, he suffered from a major depressive disorder that prompted his excessive drug use. He also felt alone and alienated in his childhood.
6. Molko had indulged in almost every kind of drug, which was also reflected in the name and work of his band. Placebo.
7. In 2016, he stated that he had completely quit all types of drugs.
8. He is lactose intolerant.
9. He speaks fluent French having grown up in Luxembourg. He sang and wrote a few songs in English and French.
10. Molko was ranked 39th out of the 50 Sexiest Rock Stars by Kerrang readers! magazine in 2005.
11. Before that he occasionally worked as a disc jockey in the clubs.
12. Molko trained himself with guitar lessons and at the age of 16 his parents gave him a copy of the Telecaster.
13. You can visit his band’s official website @ placeboworld.co.uk.
14. Brian does not have an individual presence on social media, but you can follow Placebo on Instagram and Twitter.