Age, Biography and Wiki
Acker Bilk was born in Pensford, Somerset, England, on 28 January 1929. He was the son of a coal miner and a housewife. He began playing the clarinet at the age of nine, and by the age of fifteen he was playing professionally in local bands. In 1951, he joined the Royal Marines Band Service, and during his time in the service he developed his own style of playing. After leaving the service in 1955, he joined the Ken Colyer Jazz Band, and then formed his own band, the Paramount Jazz Band. In 1958, he released his first single, "Summer Set", which became a hit in the UK. He followed this up with a string of hits, including "Stranger on the Shore", "Aria", and "Acker Bilk's Party". He also released several albums, including "Acker Bilk's Clarinet", "Acker Bilk's Party", and "Acker Bilk's Best". Acker Bilk has been awarded several honors, including an MBE in 1975, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in 2006. As of 2021, Acker Bilk's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
| Popular As | Bernard Stanley Bilk |
| Occupation | soundtrack,composer,music_department |
| Age | 85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | 28 January 1929 |
| Birthday | 28 January |
| Birthplace | Pensford, Somerset, England |
| Date of death | November 2, 2014 |
| Died Place | Bath, Somerset, England |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Acker Bilk Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Acker Bilk height is 5' 7½" (1.71 m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5' 7½" (1.71 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Acker Bilk's Wife?
His wife is Jean Hawkins (23 October 1954 - 2 November 2014) ( his death) ( 2 children)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Jean Hawkins (23 October 1954 - 2 November 2014) ( his death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Acker Bilk Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Acker Bilk worth at the age of 85 years old? Acker Bilk’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Acker Bilk's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
Acker Bilk Social Network
| Wikipedia | Acker Bilk Wikipedia |
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