Musician Jonny Greenwood performing on stage under red lighting.

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Jonny Greenwood

Height

5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

Net Worth

$30 million, 2026 est.

Nationality

British

Born

November 5, 1971

Birthplace

Oxford, UK

Age

55 Years Old

Horoscope

Scorpio

Who Is Jonny Greenwood?

Jonny Greenwood is a British musician and composer known for his bold sonic experimentation. He serves as the lead guitarist of Radiohead, building complex soundscapes with guitars, synthesizers, ondes Martenot, and custom electronic software.

He rose to international fame when Radiohead released their explosive 1992 breakout anthem “Creep”. The track highlighted his violent guitar crunches, and fans often spot his signature protective wrist brace.

Full NameJonathan Richard Guy Greenwood
GenderMale
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Relationship StatusMarried
Net Worth$30 million, 2026 est.
NationalityBritish
EthnicityBritish
EducationAbingdon School, Oxford Brookes University
FatherChristopher Greenwood
MotherMuriel Greenwood
SiblingsColin Greenwood, Susan Greenwood, Tim Greenwood
KidsTamir Greenwood, Omri Greenwood, Zohar Greenwood

Early Life and Education

Jonny Greenwood grew up in Oxford within a close, supportive household. Encouraged by his older brother Colin, he learned the recorder and viola early on, developing a deep fascination with classical music composition.

He later attended Abingdon School alongside his future Radiohead bandmates. Greenwood briefly studied music at Oxford Brookes University before dropping out to sign a record contract and tour full time.

Notable Relationships

Jonny Greenwood has been married to Israeli visual artist Sharona Katan since 1995. The couple met while Radiohead was touring during the mid 1990s and have maintained a strong creative partnership ever since.

He shares three children with Katan, with whom he resides in Italy. Their children Tamir, Omri, and Zohar have inspired several of his original musical pieces over the decades.

Career Highlights

Radiohead dynamic albums OK Computer and Kid A reshaped global alternative music. Greenwood added multi-instrumental layers to those benchmark releases, helping the band sell more than 30 million albums worldwide.

He expanded into cinematic scoring with Paul Thomas Anderson masterpiece There Will Be Blood. His gripping orchestral compositions earned widespread acclaim, leading to further acclaimed film scores for Phantom Thread and The Power of the Dog.

To date, Greenwood has earned two Academy Award nominations and three Grammy Awards. His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cemented Greenwood as one of modern music most visionary creators.

Signature Quote

“Everything I do feels like it’s going to end up being in Radiohead.”

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