Boy George

Boy George in 2015, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: George Alan O’Dowd

Place of Birth: Sidcup, Kent, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 14 June, 1961

Ethnicity: Irish

Boy George is a British singer, songwriter, photographer, DJ, and fashion designer.

George is the son of Dinah and Jeremiah “Gerry” O’Dowd. They were of Irish origin, with roots in Thurles, County Tipperary.

Boy George’s maternal grandfather was Francis Glynn (the son of Richard Glynn and Mary Jane Nolan). Francis was born in Dublin. Richard was the son of Richard Glynn and Cecelia Rogers. Mary Jane was the daughter of James Nolan and Elizabeth Gahan.

Boy George’s maternal grandmother was named Bridget Margaret Kinahan (the daughter of John Kinahan and Kate/Katherine). Bridget was born in Dublin.

Sources: Family History of Boy George – https://www.findmypast.co.uk

Genealogy of Boy George – https://www.geni.com

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