Toyah Willcox

Singer-songwriter and actress

Toyah Willcox - Singer-songwriter and actress
Born

May 18th, 1958
67 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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