Harry Connick Jr.

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Harry Connick Jr.
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Director, Composer (Music Score), Actor, Songwriter
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September 11, 1967 in New Orleans, LA
Biography:Harry Connick Jr. is, first and foremost, known for his abilities behind a piano and for his smooth, baritone vocals. Connick is a prodigious performer, having released some 15 albums by the age of 30. He was approached by "Rob Reiner" to put together some music for the 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally". He brought together an orchestra and covered many popular big-band era songs. An album was put together and prompted a whirlwind tour that helped the album sell amazingly well. Because of this success and Connick's Aw Shucks personality, film appearances were inevitable. His first was in 1990's "Memphis Belle" and he has consistantly worked in film since then, most notably as "Will Smith"'s wisecracking friend in "Independence Day", and in an unexpected turn as the mimicking, murdurous psychopath in "Copycat" (1995). The late '90s found Connick in larger roles that were a testament... Full Biography
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