Biography
Who is Jason Orange?
Early life and education
Born in Manchester, United Kingdom, Jason Thomas Orange entered the world on July 10, 1970. He arrived just moments before his twin brother, Justin. His parents are named Tony and Jenny Orange.
In terms of his formal education, he attended South Trafford College. Between 2001 and 2003, he studied English at an A-Level standard. He also completed courses focusing on biology, history, and psychology, though he did not pursue university studies.
Rise to fame with Street Machine and Take That
Before finding mainstream success, Jason was involved in the Manchester dance scene. During the mid-1980s, he performed with a breakdance crew called Street Machine. This group achieved a victory in the Manchester regional heat of the UK Breakdancing Championship in 1985.
He also gained experience as a featured dancer on the television program The Hit Man and Her. Also, he was part of a musical duo known as Look Twice before joining Take That upon the band's formation in 1990. He remained with this group until their initial hiatus in 1996.
Acting and music career
Jason Orange balanced music with acting roles. In 1998, he appeared in the crime drama Killer Net, which helped show his range outside of pop music. The following year, he secured a lead role in a London stage production titled Gob, directed by James Martin Charlton.
When Take That reunited in 2005, he returned to the group for their new projects. He contributed songwriting and lead vocals to albums such as Beautiful World and The Circus. In 2013, he took a cameo part as DJ Scouse Mouse in the Channel 4 comedy series Shameless.
Retirement and personal history
After rejoining the band for the 2010 album Progress, Jason continued his work with Take That for several years. However, on September 24, 2014, it was officially announced that he had decided to leave the group permanently. This departure marked his retirement from the entertainment industry.
Regarding his personal life, he had a brief romantic connection with the singer Lulu. This occurred in 1993, specifically during the time Lulu recorded the song Relight My Fire alongside Take That.
Birthday and age
Jason Orange was born on July 10, 1970, which makes Jason 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Jason shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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