Gerard Way

Background

Gerard Way is a revered name in multiple circles. Way amassed fame and recognition as a musician, but his talent as a comic writer has led to collaborations with D.C. and Marvel Comics. Way was born on April 9, 1977, in Summit, New Jersey, to Donna and Donald Way. He is an Aries and of Italian and Scottish ancestry. Way grew up in an average family with his brother, Mikey Way. His family resided in Belleville, New Jersey, and by the fourth grade, the young Way was singing publicly. He attended Belleville High School, graduating in 1995 and enrolling at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Way graduated in 1999 and he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.

Way’s interest in music was piqued early. His grandmother bought him a guitar at eight, and he was a part of some short-lived bands. In 2001, he co-founded the band My Chemical Romance. In July 2002, the band released their debut studio album called “I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love.” After four studio albums and several tours, My Chemical Romance announced their breakup in March 2013 — the band later reunited in 2019, and tours followed. Way launched his solo career in 2014, and in October 2018, he released the single, ‘Baby You’re a Haunted House.’ He released more songs, some of which got featured on Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy.”

Way’s comic book career dates back to 1993. As the co-director and co-writer of “The AntiBats!,” he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. Way’s talent precedes comic book writing, and he has been the executive producer of “The Umbrella Academy” since 2019. Way shares his limitless success with his family. He got married to his wife, Lindsey Ballato, in September 2007, and their daughter was born in 2009.