Harry Connick Jr. is a multi-talented American artist known for his work as a singer, pianist, composer, actor, and television host
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. Born on September 11, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was raised in a musical family
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. His father, Harry Connick Sr., was a district attorney and a jazz musician, while his mother, Anita Frances Levy, was a lawyer and judge
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. Connick Jr.’s early exposure to music led him to start playing the piano at the age of three and performing with a jazz band by the age of ten
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Connick Jr.’s career took off when he released his first album, a self-titled instrumental LP, in 1987
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. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the film “When Harry Met Sally…” (1989), for which he wrote and performed several songs
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. Over the years, he has released numerous albums, won multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards, and starred in various films and TV shows
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In addition to his music career, Connick Jr. has also made a name for himself on Broadway, with productions like “Harry Connick Jr.: A Celebration of Cole Porter” and “The Pajama Game”
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. He is married to former Victoria’s Secret model Jill Goodacre, and they have three daughters: Georgia, Kate, and Charlotte
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. Connick Jr. is known for his dedication to his family and his commitment to raising his children in a laid-back environment
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For more information, you can check out his official website or watch this YouTube video about his latest projects.
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en.wikipedia.org
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www.imdb.com
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Yahoo
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Daily Mail