Howard Donald

Donald in 2011, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Howard Paul Donald

Place of Birth: Ashton, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 28 April, 1968

Ethnicity: English, one quarter Irish

Howard Donald is a British singer, songwriter, drummer, pianist, dancer, and record producer. He rose to fame as a member of pop group Take That. Other members of the band are Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and, previously, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams.

Howard is the son of Kathleen and Keith Donald. He has stated that his grandmother was Irish. The surname Donald is often Scottish.

Howard is married to illustrator Katie Halil. He has four children, including two with Katie.

Howard’s maternal grandfather was named William A. Marchant.

Howard’s maternal grandmother was named Mary E. Gallagher.