Harry Connick Jr.
Harry Connick Jr.
Real Name/Full Name Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr.
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Harry Connick Jr.
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 11 September 1967
Age/How Old: 56 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 185 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6ft′ 0in″
Weight: In Kilograms – 78 Kg
In Pounds – 175 lbs
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Light brown
Parents Name: Father –Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Sr.
Mother –Anita Frances Livingston
Siblings: Sister- Suzanna
School: Jesuit High School
College: Hunter College
Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Jill Goodacre
Kids/Children Name: Georgia Tatum, Sarah Cate and Charlotte
Profession: Singer, actor and television host
Net Worth: $60 million
Last Updated: March 2024

Harry Connick Jr. as he is popularly known as known by his full names as Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. he is an American singer, actor and television host. He has been active in his career since 1977, and this has helped him to have sold over 20 million albums worldwide. He is among the top 60 best-selling male artists in the United States a report by the Recording Industry Association of America.

His acting career began in 1990 by his role in a film, Memphis Belle. He has acted in several other films which have made him very popular.

Well, how well do you know about Harry Connick Jr.? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Harry Connick Jr.’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Harry Connick Jr. to date.

Biography and Early Life

Harry was born on 11th September 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents are, Joseph Harry Sr. who worked as the district attorney of Orleans from 1973 to 2003. His mother, Anita Frances Livingston was a lawyer and also a judge in New Orleans.  He was raised by a well up the family because his parents also owned a record store. His mother died from ovarian cancer. Together with his sister, Suzanna, and his parents, they lived in New Orleans.

Harry grew up while learning his music career as at the age of three; he had started learning to play the keyboard. By the time he was five, he would play it in public and recorded with a local Jazz band at the age of ten. He even participated in a piano contest at the age of nine.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Harry Connick Jr. in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Harry Connick Jr.’s age is 56 years old as of today’s date 28th March 2024 having been born on 11 September 1967. Though, he is 6′ 00″ in feet and inches and 185 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 175 lbs in Pound and 78kg in Kilograms.

Education

Having come from a wealthy family, he was able to receive one of the best education. He attended a number of schools starting with Jesuit High School, Isidore Newman School, Lakeview School and later New Orleans Centres for Creative Arts. He later studied at Hunter College and Manhattan School of Music after his unsuccessful attempt to study jazz academically.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Harry Connick Jr. With Wife Jill Goodacre
Harry Connick Jr. With Wife Jill Goodacre

Harry married Jill Goodacre, who is a former Victoria’s Secret model on 16th April 1994. Jill is the daughter Glenna Goodacre from Lubbock. Together, Harry and Jill have three daughters, Georgia Tatum born on 17th April 1996, Sarah Kate born on 12th September 1997 and Charlotte born on 26th June 2002.

In December 1992, Harry was arrested by police and charged to have hold of 9 mm pistol. His case was later dropped by the court after spending a day in jail and agreeing to make public-service television commercial warning against gun laws breaking.

Is Harry Connick Jr. Gay?

No. Harry is a happily married man who has been married since 1992 and has not had any dramas in his marriage. He has no rumours of having any plans of divorcing his wife.

Professional Career

Harry Music career was spearheaded by Rob Reiner, a director who asked him to produce a song from his romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally. This was in 1989, and he was starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal and consisted a number of standards such as ‘It Had to Be You’, Don’t Get around Much Anymore, and Let’s Call the whole thing off’.

He made his screen debut, Memphis Belle in 1990 which was based on a true story. In mid-1990 he released another album, she, which went platinum. Later years of 1990, he released To See You which was a love song. In 1998, he took a leading role in Forest Whitakers Hope Floats alongside Sandra Bullock as the female lead.

Between 2000 and 2002, his main works were Broadway debut, musicals and Will & Grace. This was followed by Connick on Piano and Only You between 2003 and 2005. In 2005, he also appeared in another episode of NBC sitcom Will & Grace and appeared in more episodes in 2006. 2006 to 2008, he filmed in The Pajama Game, Bug and P.S. I Love You.

2009-2011, he was in the film New in Town where he was starring with Renee Zellweger. His album, Your Songs was released in September 2009. He appeared in American Idol season 9 on May 2010 acting as a minor. As from 2012, he has been casting the drama, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Every Man Should Know.

Awards

Harry won his first Grammy Award in his early career life for the best Jazz Male Vocal Performance.

His song, we are in Love earned him his second Grammy Award. In 1991, he was nominated for both an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for his contribution in Godfather III soundtrack. He received a nomination for an Emmy Award for best performance in a variety of specials.

His Christmas album in 2003, Harry for the Holidays, reached No. 12 on the Billboard 200 album chart. He has also won another Emmy Award for outstanding Music Director. In 2019, he received the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Harry Connick Jr. in 2024

Harry Connick Jr. Net Worth
Harry Connick Jr. Net Worth

As of 2024, Harry currently has an estimated net worth of $60 million. He has acquired this huge amount of income from his singing and acting career. The sale from his songs has greatly contributed to increase his net worth.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

  • He is bound to cross more milestones in his career through his brilliant talents and music career
  • He is one of the most successful jazz artist today

Harry Connick Jr. has turned out to be one of the most successful American artists and singer. Though he once found himself behind bars for violating gun law that did not stop him from achieving his career goals. Instead, he has become more famous and has a long way to go in taking it further.

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