Robbie Williams (born Robert Peter Williams on February 13, 1974 in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire) is an English pop artist/songwriter. His career started as a member of the immensely successful band Take That in 1990, which he left in 1995. Since then, Robbie Williams has grown to become one of the most successful male solo artists in British history. Despite his lack of success in United States, his album sales stand at nearly 47 million worldwide and has sold approximately 15 million singles around the world. In the UK alone he has sold nearly 5.5. This brings his total sales to more than 60 million records. He holds 8 number one albums, 6 number one singles in the UK and has been the recipient of countless awards. He is also the best-selling international act in Latin America. Elton John recently described Robbie Williams as "the #1 star in the world right now".

Bobbie Williams' Biography

450 TIMES 3: Bobbie Williams' play helped the offensive line fuel three consecutive games of 450-plus offensive yards in Games 11-13, the first such streak in Bengals history. The streak began with a 504-yard output in a wild 58-48 win Nov. 28 vs. Cleveland, as the Bengals scored the third-most points in their history. On Dec. 5 at Baltimore, the total was 453 offensive yards as the line helped QB Carson Palmer post career highs for passing yards (382), completions (29), completion percentage (80.6) and passer rating (127.1). On Dec. 12 at New England, the Bengals gained 478 yards, which proved to be the most allowed all season by the defending Super Bowl champs.

PREVIOUS SEASONS: Williams' run-blocking contributed to Eagles' No. 9 NFL rank in rushing yards (125.9 per game) … Eagles scored at least one rushing TD in each of his 10 starts … Key performer in pass protection as team allowed only 1.9 sacks per game in the second half of the season … Contributed to line performance of no sacks allowed as Eagles completed 24-of-34 passes for 249 yards in victory Dec. 27 at Washington that clinched NFC East title and first-round playoff bye. 2002 — Played in all 16 games and both playoff contests on the FG and PAT teams. 2001 — Inactive for Games 1-15 … Made NFL debut as the starting RG as Eagles won season finale Jan. 6 at Tampa Bay … Inactive for all three postseason games. 2000 — Drafted by Philadelphia in second round (61st overall) … Signed July 17 … Inactive for all regular season and postseason games while making the transition from college OT to NFL guard.

COLLEGE: Started at OT for the last 35 games of his career at Arkansas … As a senior, earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors, playing on a line that led the SEC in fewest sacks allowed (14), while helping the offense amass 4067 total yards.

PERSONAL: Hometown is Jefferson, TX … Attended Jefferson High School, where he earned East Texas Lineman of the Year honors as a senior … Earned all-district honors as a prep basketball player, and also lettered in track … Majored in vocational education at Arkansas … Married (wife Anjeanise), with two children, Brandon (born 7-27-93) and Tiana (10-25-97) … Enjoys playing pool.

Bobbie Williams' Biography

450 TIMES 3: Bobbie Williams' play helped the offensive line fuel three consecutive games of 450-plus offensive yards in Games 11-13, the first such streak in Bengals history. The streak began with a 504-yard output in a wild 58-48 win Nov. 28 vs. Cleveland, as the Bengals scored the third-most points in their history. On Dec. 5 at Baltimore, the total was 453 offensive yards as the line helped QB Carson Palmer post career highs for passing yards (382), completions (29), completion percentage (80.6) and passer rating (127.1). On Dec. 12 at New England, the Bengals gained 478 yards, which proved to be the most allowed all season by the defending Super Bowl champs.

PREVIOUS SEASONS: Williams' run-blocking contributed to Eagles' No. 9 NFL rank in rushing yards (125.9 per game) … Eagles scored at least one rushing TD in each of his 10 starts … Key performer in pass protection as team allowed only 1.9 sacks per game in the second half of the season … Contributed to line performance of no sacks allowed as Eagles completed 24-of-34 passes for 249 yards in victory Dec. 27 at Washington that clinched NFC East title and first-round playoff bye. 2002 — Played in all 16 games and both playoff contests on the FG and PAT teams. 2001 — Inactive for Games 1-15 … Made NFL debut as the starting RG as Eagles won season finale Jan. 6 at Tampa Bay … Inactive for all three postseason games. 2000 — Drafted by Philadelphia in second round (61st overall) … Signed July 17 … Inactive for all regular season and postseason games while making the transition from college OT to NFL guard.

COLLEGE: Started at OT for the last 35 games of his career at Arkansas … As a senior, earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors, playing on a line that led the SEC in fewest sacks allowed (14), while helping the offense amass 4067 total yards.

PERSONAL: Hometown is Jefferson, TX … Attended Jefferson High School, where he earned East Texas Lineman of the Year honors as a senior … Earned all-district honors as a prep basketball player, and also lettered in track … Majored in vocational education at Arkansas … Married (wife Anjeanise), with two children, Brandon (born 7-27-93) and Tiana (10-25-97) … Enjoys playing pool.