Harry Connick Jr

Harry Connick Jr: Biography in Details

Who is Harry Connick Jr?

Harry Connick, Jr. is a famous American singer, musician, and actor. He has sold over 28 million albums worldwide. He is best known as a Jazz singer.

Moreover, he is also widely recognized as the host of Harry. He is famous for his role as Leo Markus in the TV series Will & Grace (2002-2006).

His latest album is ‘Alone With My Faith.’

Harry Connick Jr: Birth Facts, Family, Childhood

Harry Connick Jr. was born Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. on 11 September 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Harry is an American by nationality and is of mixed ethnicity (Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, English, German).

He is the son of a Jewish mother Anita Frances and an Irish-English father Harry Connick, Sr. his mother was a lawyer and judge and his father was the District Attorney of Orleans Parish from 1973 to 2003. Both of his parents are dead.

He has a sister named Suzanna Connick. He was raised in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans with his sister.

Harry Connick Jr: Education

Harry Connick Jr attended Jesuit High School and went to Hunter College for his graduation. Later, he enrolled at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Manhattan School of Music to learn music.

Harry Connick Jr: Professional Life, Career, and Awards

Harry Connick Jr began his career as a musician in 1989, providing a soundtrack for the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally (1989). He won his first Grammy Award for Best Jazz Male Vocal Performance for his work on the soundtrack.

He made his acting debut as a tail gunner in the World War II film Memphi Belle (1990). He played Captain Jimmy Wilder on Independence Day (1996). He made his television debut appearing as himself in Super Bowl XXVI in 1992.

Harry Connick Jr released albums in 1990. His album We Are in Love earned him his second consecutive Grammy for Best Jazz Male Vocal that year. His album When My Heart Finds Christmas (1993) became the best-selling album in the United States. His album Only You (2004) reached No. 5 in the US and No. 6 in Britain. He has won three Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards till now. He has appeared in several big-screen movies and TV films including Basic, Living Proof, and New in Town. He has hosted the show, Harry, since September 2016.

What is the net worth of Harry Connick Jr?

Throughout his successful acting and singing career, he has accumulated a net worth of 55 million dollars.

Social Media Profile

Harry Connick Jr is active on different social media platforms. Currently, he is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, he is also active on YouTube. Harry has more than 786k followers on his official Facebook. His Instagram account holds more than 1.7 million followers. Similarly, his Twitter account has got more than 344.9k followers. He has more than 298k subscribers on his official YouTube.

Harry Connick Jr: Rumors and Controversy

Talking about the rumors and controversy, Harry Connick Jr. was arrested by the Port Authority Police in 1992 for bringing a gun to the security checkpoint at an airport. He spent a day in jail and he agreed to make a public-service television commercial warning against breaking gun laws.

What are the body measurements of Harry Connick Jr?

Harry Connick Jr has a height of 6 feet 1 inch. His body weight is 78kg. He has brown hair and blue eye. Talking about his body measurement, his chest size is 39 inches and his bicep size is 13.5 inches. Similarly, his waist size is 33 inches. His shoe size is 12.

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