Roland Lee Gift, a renowned individual, was born in Birmingham, England, to a family of three siblings, including his two sisters, Helga and Ragna. His mother, Pauline, was a entrepreneur who successfully ran multiple second-hand clothes shops in Hull, where the family resided.
Gift's educational journey began at Kelvin Hall School, located on Bricknell Avenue, although his academic performance was not consistently impressive, as reflected in his yearly reports.
In 1985, Gift's career took a significant turn when he was chosen by Andy Cox and David Steele to be the lead singer of their new band, following the disbandment of The Beat. This marked the beginning of his illustrious music career.
Gift's early foray into acting began soon after joining Fine Young Cannibals. He made his film debut in 1987 with a role in the movie Sammy and Rosie Get Laid. He later transitioned to stage performances, landing the role of Romeo in a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at Hull Truck Theatre in 1990. The production had a brief run in the USA at the Staller Center for the Arts.
Gift's notable television role was as the Immortal Xavier St. Cloud in the popular series Highlander: The Series, which he played from 1993.
After the official breakup of Fine Young Cannibals in 1992, Gift released his self-titled debut solo album in 2002, featuring the single "It's Only Money." He returned to the recording studio in 2007 to work on a follow-up album.
Despite having multiple children, Gift has chosen to maintain a private life, keeping certain aspects of his personal life out of the public eye.
