Plan B, 1983
Writers · October 22, 1983
Plan B
★ HOW OLD IS PLAN B?
Plan B is 42 years old, born October 22, 1983 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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★ LEDE
About
Plan B built a dual career as a rapper-turned-soul-artist and film actor, blending gritty UK hip-hop with cinematic work. Born Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew in 1983, he emerged with his debut album Who Needs Actions When You Got Words in 2006, then pivoted to soulful R&B on The Defamation of Strickland Banks (2010), which topped the UK Albums Chart. He also wrote and directed the 2012 film Ill Manors and acted in Adulthood, Harry Brown, and The Sweeney. As a Libra [birth: F1], he balances artistic expression across genres.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew, stage name Plan B, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and filmmaker born 1983 in Britain. He first emerged as a rapper, releasing his debut album Who Needs Actions When You Got Words in 2006. His second studio album, The Defamation of Strickland Banks (2010), marked a shift to soul and R&B, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart. He collaborated with Chase & Status on the 2009 top-ten single "End Credits".
His film work proved equally prolific: he appeared in Adulthood (2008), Harry Brown (2009), 4.3.2.1. (2010), and The Sweeney (2012). In 2012, he released Ill Manors, which he wrote, directed, and scored; the Plan B soundtrack album became his second chart-topper. Born under Libra, Plan B embodies the sign's duality—balancing between music and film, rap and soul. Life Path 8 often signals ambition and material mastery [birth: F1], traits evident in his chart-dominating albums and crossover film presence. As a screenwriter and actor, he operates across entertainment mediums, a pattern rare in UK hip-hop.
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Trivia
- The Defamation of Strickland Banks (2010) was Plan B's second number-one album on the UK Albums Chart.
- He collaborated with Chase & Status on "End Credits," which reached the UK top ten in 2009.
- Ill Manors (2012) was entirely written and directed by Plan B, who also composed the soundtrack.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Plan B extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Plan B?
- Plan B is 42 years old (born October 22, 1983).
- When is Plan B's birthday?
- Plan B was born on October 22, 1983.
- What is Plan B's zodiac sign?
- Plan B is a Libra, born October 22, 1983.
- What is Plan B's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Plan B was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Plan B from?
- Plan B is from United Kingdom.
- What does Plan B do?
- Plan B is a writer.
- Is Plan B still alive?
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