Known for:	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Children of Men, Velvet Goldmine
Birthday:	19 September 1963, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Height:	6' 2" (1.88 m)

British rocker JARVIS COCKER insists MICHAEL JACKSON’s later years were steeped in tragedy because he never recaptured the magic of his 1980s prime.The former Pulp frontman made headlines around the world when he invaded the stage during Jackson’s performance at the Brit Awards in London in 1996 and pointedly wiggled his backside at the King
Reuters - Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has just released "Further Complications," his second solo effort. The sharp, unpredictable Britpop iconoclast continues to keep fans on their toes, from his counterintuitive choice of Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies) to produce the new album, to his announcement this month that his band would webcast rehearsals from a French art gallery.
PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER has split from his wife of six years.The Common People singer wed French stylist Camille Bidault-Waddington in 2003 and the couple has a six-year-old son Albert together.But the star has now left the Paris, France home they shared and is trying to negotiate custody terms with his wife.Cocker tells British newspaper
PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER and former SUGABABE MUTYA BUENA are headlining a London concert to raise awareness of the city’s knife crime culture.Dozens of teenagers have died in gang-related stabbings in 2008 alone.Organisers of the South Bank Centre event want to persuade young people to stop carrying blades, and hope music will help get the
Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER used a recent Brooklyn stage appearance to slam the American press over the way they represent U.S. presidential hopeful BARACK OBAMA.The controversial rocker took to the stage at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on Monday (29Jul08) night, and hit out at the American media for casting the popular senator in
Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER is reportedly working on songs for a forthcoming film by WES ANDERSON.The 44-year-old has written a handful of tracks for the director’s next project, a children’s film based on novelist Roald Dahl’s book Fantastic Mr Fox.He says, "I’ve been doing some stuff for a children’s film Wes Anderson is doing,
Beth Ditto says she and Jarvis Cocker are the "perfect couple".

The Gossip singer - who duets with former Pulp frontman Jarvis on their cover of Heaven 17's 'Temptation' - believes they have a connection because they are polar opposites.
The Gossip singer - who duets with former Pulp frontman Jarvis on their cover of Heaven 17’s ‘Temptation’ - believes they have a connection because they are polar opposites.She said: ‘Because I’m big and loud I tend to be into people who are the opposite so we’re the perfect couple. I’m big and loud and
The duet JARVIS COCKER and BETH DITTO performed at last year’s (07) NME Awards has been released to raise money for a homeless charity.The former Pulp frontman and U.S. rocker Ditto performed a cover of Heaven 17 classic Temptation at the London ceremony in March 2007, and they are now making it available exclusively on
Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER has denied he will be writing a song for the Eurovision Song Contest.Earlier this year (07), the 44-year-old expressed interest in penning Britain’s entry track for the international competition, insisting "the door is always open".But a spokesman for singer has indicated a change of mind, saying, "Sorry, but I wouldn’t
The Beastie Boys are to revisit their instrumental album The Mixup by asking a host of celebrities like Jarvis Cocker, Lily Allen and M.I.A. to rework tracks and add vocals.


The BEASTIE BOYS are to revisit their instrumental album THE MIXUP by asking a host of celebrities like JARVIS COCKER, LILY ALLEN and M.I.A. to rework tracks and add vocals.The album was released to lukewarm reviews in June (07) and rapper Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch hopes new lyrics will give the project a boost.He tells Billboard.com,
Kind hearted stars JARVIS COCKER, JAMELIA, FATBOY SLIM and THE KOOKS are showing their generous side - they are performing a special concert in a charity shop.The music stars have signed up with charity organisation Oxfam, which aims to raise $2 million (£1 million) to help tackle poverty around the world. The Oxjam event takes
Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER is dreading the imminent smoking ban in England.Despite spending most of the year in Paris, Cocker is a frequent visitor to his home nation and believes once the ban on smoking in work places, including bars, restaurants and offices, is enforced on 1 July (07), society will drastically change.Cocker says,
Former Pulp star Jarvis Cocker's recent reunion with his father after 30 years was not a happy one. The Common People hit maker hadn't seen his father since he was seven years old, but managed to trace him to Australia. He flew out to see Mack with his sister Saskia, but admits it was not a joyful reunion.


Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker has been reunited with his long-lost father - who left him when he was just seven. The "Common People" singer, now 43, flew out to Australia with his sister Saskia to meet up with dad Mack. However, Jarvis - who is now a solo artist - admits the reunion was far from a happy occasion, and left him disappointed.

He said: "If this happened on a TV show we'd all have been in floods of tears and declaring how much we loved each other. But although we are biologically related it was like meeting someone I didn't know. We didn't have a parent-child relationship."
Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER has blasted TV talent shows - criticising contestants for having "zero personalities".The Common People hitmaker is saddened by the popularity of music talent series because they encourage contestants to leave their personalities behind.He says, "It saddens me because I love pop music and these shows prove that it’s become an
Former PULP rocker JARVIS COCKER wants fans to help him choose acts to support him on his forthcoming North American tour.The ORDINARY PEOPLE singer, whose solo album JARVIS is released in the US on 3 April, is hoping for local recommendations in five cities where he will perform.Cocker, 43, says, "We are playing in North
English singer JARVIS COCKER has upset PULP fans after denying reports the group is reuniting.The COMMON PEOPLE star was joined by his former Pulp bandmates, bassist STEVE MACKAY, guitarist RICHARD HAWLEY and keyboard player CANDIDA DOYLE at a solo gig in November (06).The group split in 2002 after 10 years of chart success.Despite speculation Cocker
Brit Award nominee JARVIS COCKER has promised fans they won’t have to wait as long for his second solo album as they did for his first.The former PULP frontman has garnered critical acclaim for his debut solo LP JARVIS - but it came five years after he embarked on his solo career.The 43-year-old says, "Now

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