He came to prominence as the singer with the band Pulp.
He famously protested against Michael Jackson's performance at the Brit
awards in 1996, where he was ejected from the stage after he started
dancing along with his set.
Played "Myron Wagtail" (vocalist of "The Weird Sisters") in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)'.
Married stylist fiancee Camille Bidault-Waddington in northern France
on 13 July 2002.
Todd Haynes wanted him to play the role of Jack Fairy in Velvet
Goldmine, but he turned down the part, citing nervous
exhaustion.