Date of birth: May 22, 1959 (Age: 67 as of September 2026)
Height: 5′ 10″ (178 cm)
Weight: 181 pounds (82 kg)

Hair color: Brown/Grey
Eye color: Blue
Steven Patrick Morrissey was born on May 22, 1959, in Manchester, England. He co-founded the Smiths, active from 1982 to 1987, and began his solo career with Viva Hate in 1988. His songwriting, baritone voice and public positions have made him an influential and controversial figure in British popular music.

Morrissey has long described himself as vegetarian and has promoted animal-rights causes, including through the Smiths album Meat Is Murder. The old headline called this veganism without adequate support; the distinction has now been corrected.

The previous text inferred current illness from his appearance and combined several old health statements into an unsupported medical narrative. Those claims were removed. Public remarks from 2013–2014 about treatment and biopsies should not be presented as a current diagnosis, and the measurements above remain historical estimates.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 7, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
More





