Conan Lee Gray was born in Lemon Grove, California, on December 5, 1998, to a father of mostly Irish ancestry and a Japanese mother. His family relocated to Hiroshima, Japan, when he was an infant due to his grandfather’s medical needs.
The family returned to California after spending two years there. Gray once spoke Japanese fluently but has since lost his ability. Gray was three years old when his parents divorced. In a “Draw My Life” video, he discusses his childhood experiences with divorce.
Conan Gray siblings: Who are Conan Gray siblings?
He has only one sister whose name is Alyssa though not much is known about her.
Gray moved twelve times during his childhood because his father was in the military, including three times during sixth grade. Gray was bullied frequently throughout elementary school. He was once one of only five Asian students at his school.
Gray eventually settled in Georgetown, Texas, as a preteen, where he spent the rest of his adolescence. Gray’s upbringing in central Texas influenced much of his art and music. He was accepted to UCLA and relocated to Los Angeles in September 2017.
