Toyah Willcox
Singer-songwriter and actress
Born
May 18th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prolific English singer-songwriter, producer, and actress emerged in the late 1970s. Gained widespread recognition through the single 'It's a Mystery' and the album 'Anthem'. Acted in the film 'Quadrophenia' and the television series 'The Crystal Maze'. Continues to have a presence in music and theater.
Released the hit single 'It's a Mystery'
Starred in the film 'Quadrophenia'
Appeared in the TV series 'The Crystal Maze'
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