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Roland Gift Net Worth

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Updated on January 13, 2026



Roland Gift net worth is
$250,000

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Roland Lee Gift (born 28 May 1961) is a British singer and actor. He was the lead singer of the band Fine Young Cannibals. 
Full NameRoland Gift
Net Worth$250,000
Date Of BirthMay 28, 1962
Place Of BirthHull, Yorkshire, England, UK
Height5' 11" (1.8 m)
OccupationMusician, actor
ProfessionActor, Singer, She Drives Me Crazy, Good Thing, I'm Not the Man I Used to Be
NationalityBritish
SpouseLouise Meldrum
ChildrenLouis Gift
ParentsPauline Gift
SiblingsRagna Gift, Paul Gift, Jay Gift, Helga Gift, She Drives Me Crazy, Good Thing, I'm Not the Man I Used to Be
NicknamesRoland Gift, Gift, Roland
IMDB
Music GroupsFine Young Cannibals
NominationsBrit Award for British Male Solo Artist
MoviesSammy and Rosie Get Laid, Tin Men, Scandal, The Island of the Mapmaker's Wife, Brakes
Star SignGemini
#Quote
1I think I'm actually quite a materialistic person, I value what it takes to make a car or build a nice house. Money does change things, but how it changes people depends on how they react to it.
#Fact
1Roland had previously sung with the Akrylykz, a ska band, who released 2 singles.
2He was listed among the "50 Most Beautiful People" in People magazine in 1990.
3Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world [1990]
4Lead Singer of the Pop Group, Fine Young Cannibals

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TitleYearStatusCharacter
Who's Doing the Dishes?2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ray Donovan2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guapas2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Rude Tube2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Late Show with David Letterman2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
20 to 12011TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
The Back-up Plan2010writer: "She Drives Me Crazy"
It's Complicated2009writer: "Good Thing"
Nip/Tuck2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Provinssirock 302008TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Doomsday2008writer: "Good Thing"
Towelhead2007writer: "She Drives Me Crazy"
My Name Is Earl2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Will & Grace: Say Goodnight Gracie2006TV Movie writer: "She Drives Me Crazy" - uncredited
The Goodbye Kiss2006writer: "She Drives Me Crazy" 1988
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found2005TV Special documentary writer: "She Drives Me Crazy"
Reunion2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
I Love the 80's 3-D2005TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Namco Museum: 50th Anniversary2005Video Game music: "She Drives Me Crazy"
Hitch2005/Iwriter: "She Drives Me Crazy" 1989
Cold Case2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Hope Springs2003performer: "Look For Hope"
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Other Sister1999writer: "She Drives Me Crazy"
Since You've Been Gone1998TV Movie writer: "Since You've Been Gone"
Fever Pitch1997writer: "Good Thing"
Night Fever1997TV Series writer - 1 episode
Stealing Beauty1996performer: "SAY IT AIN'T SO" / writer: "SAY IT AIN'T SO"
Beautiful Girls1996performer: "That's How Strong My Love Is"
Highlander1993TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mensonge1993writer: "She Drives Me Crazy" - as Gift - Steel
Tohuwabohu1992TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ferris Bueller1990TV Series writer - 1 episode
In Living Color1990TV Series writer - 1 episode
Opportunity Knocks1990writer: "Good Thing"
The Handmaid's Tale1990writer: "Johnny Come Home"
Gross Anatomy1989writer: "She Drives Me Crazy"
Rosenda1989writer: "She Drives Me Crazy"
Thirtysomething1989TV Series writer - 1 episode
Someone to Watch Over Me1987writer: "JOHNNY COME HOME"
Tin Men1987lyrics: "Social Security", "Good Thing", "Hard as It Is", "Tell Me What"
Thrashin'1986writer: "Couldn't Care More"
Razzamatazz1985TV Series writer - 1 episode

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Brakes2016/IRhys
Money2006ShortThe Man
Ten Minutes Older: The Cello2002Co-Pilot (segment "Addicted to the Stars")
The Island of the Mapmaker's Wife2001Bernard Ivens
Painted Lady1997TV MovieEddie Mullen
Highlander1993-1997TV SeriesXavier St. Cloud Xavier St.Cloud
Heartbeat1993TV SeriesKen Marston
Scandal1989Johnnie Edgecombe
Out of Order1987Customer
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid1987Danny / Victoria
Tin Men1987Band Member

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TitleYearStatusCharacter
Money2006Short written by

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song2013TV Movie documentaryHimself
Söndagsöppet2002TV SeriesHimself
Pero ¿esto qué es?1989-1990TV SeriesHimself
Top of the Pops1985-1989TV SeriesHimself
The Robbie Coltrane Special1989TV SpecialHimself
Star Test1989TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Late Night with David Letterman1986TV SeriesHimself
Tocata1986TV SeriesHimself
No 731985-1986TV SeriesHimself / Musical Guest / musical Guest

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Known for movies

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Hitch (2005)
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Stealing Beauty (1996)
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It's Complicated (2009)
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Doomsday (2008)
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