Gotye Net Worth
Gotye Net Worth is
$5 Million
Gotye Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Wouter Andre "Wally" De Backer, better known as Gotye, is a Belgian-Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. The name "Gotye" is a pronunciation respelling of "Gauthier", the French cognate of Gotye's given Flemish name "Wouter". Gotye has released three studi... | Full Name | Gotye |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 21, 1980 |
| Place Of Birth | Bruges, Belgium |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.92 m) |
| Profession | Singer-songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Musician |
| Nationality | Belgium |
| Nicknames | Wouter "Wally" De Backer , Wouter De Backer , Wally De Backer , Gaultier , Walter de Backer |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album, Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Billboard Music Award for Top Streaming Song (Audio), Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Song, Billboard Music Award for Top Radio Song, ARIA Music Award for Album ... |
| Music Groups | The Basics, The Basics |
| Nominations | MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, Billboard Music Award for Top Digital Song, Billboard Music Award for Top New Artist, MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing, MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song, MTV Europe Music Award for Best Push Artist, World Music Award for World’s Best Video, Bi... |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | His birth name is Wouter, which is Flemish for Walter. When he moved to Australia, he began to go by Walter or Wally. His stage name, Gotye, is derived from Gauthier, the French form of Wouter. |
| 2 | His stage name Gotye is pronounced "go-ti-yeah". |
| 3 | The Gotye song "Easy Way Out", from his 2011 album "Making Mirrors", was background music in a bar scene from an episode of Prime Suspect (2011) titled Prime Suspect: Shame (2011). |
| 4 | Performs under the stage name Gotye. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Voice | 2012-2016 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| 888.com World Grand Prix | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Tu cara me suena mini - España | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Transparent | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| New Girl | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| So You Think You Can Dance | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2012 - 2014 writer - 2 episodes, 2012 - 2014 | ||
| Boyhood | 2014/I | performer: "Somebody That I Used to Know" / writer: "Somebody That I Used to Know" - as Walter Andre De Backer | |
| Arrow | 2014 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| VH1 You Oughta Know in Concert | 2013 | TV Special writer: "Somebody That I Used To Know" | |
| Danville 2nd Ward Young Men | 2013 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Voice of the Philippines | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Block | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Paris | 2013 | performer: "Eyes Wide Open" / writer: "Eyes Wide Open" | |
| The Simpsons | 2013 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Great Gatsby | 2013 | writer: "Hearts A Mess" | |
| Steel River | TV Mini-Series short performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013 | ||
| The X Factor | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Late Show with David Letterman | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Suits | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Made in Chelsea | 2012 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| In Your Light | 2012 | Video short performer: "In Your Light" / writer: "In Your Light" | |
| Saturday Night Live | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Glee | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Parenthood | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Gossip Girl | 2009-2011 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| Prime Suspect | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Puzzled Love | 2011 | performer: "Heart's a Mess" / writer: "Heart's a Mess" - as Walter De Backer | |
| Going the Distance | 2010 | performer: "Learnalilgivinanlovin'" - as Gotye / writer: "Learnalilgivinanlovin'" - as Walter De Backer | |
| Whip It | 2009 | performer: "Learnalilgivinanlovin" / writer: "Learnalilgivinanlovin" | |
| Packed to the Rafters | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2008 performer - 1 episode, 2008 | ||
| The Bank Job | 2008 | writer: "Hey There" |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Your Light | 2012 | Video short as Wally De Backer | |
| Gotye: Easy Way Out | 2012 | Short music by | |
| Precious Memories | 2009 | Short as Wally De Backer | |
| Gotye: Coming Back | 2008 | Video short as Wally De Backer |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Living Off the Land | 2009 | Wally / Gotye (as Wally De Backer) |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Your Light | 2012 | Video short singer - as Wally De Backer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Story | 2014 | TV Series documentary | Himsellf |
| The 55th Annual Grammy Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself - Nominee (as Wally De Backer, credit only) |
| Big Morning Buzz Live | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest / Himself - Singer |
| Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| 2012 MTV Video Music Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself |
| Saturday Night Live | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Gotye Feat. Kimbra: Somebody That I Used to Know | 2011 | Video short | Himself |
| Quelli che... il calcio | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Performer |
| Spicks and Specks | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - 'Somebody That I Used to Know' Video |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Alternative Music Album | For the album "Making Mirrors." |
| 2013 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | |
| 2013 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Record of the Year |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Breakout Artist | |
| 2012 | VMA | MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) | Video of the Year | |
| 2012 | VMA | MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) | Best Editing | |
| 2012 | VMA | MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) | Most Share-Worthy Video |
Known for movies
Boyhood (2014)
as Soundtrack
The Great Gatsby (2013)
as Soundtrack
Whip It (2009)
as Soundtrack
Going the Distance (2010)
as Soundtrack