Even when my dad talks to them, I tell them, “Be quiet and listen to what he’s saying. He’s been down the road before and that is something that I think is important. Harry Connick Jr.: Sometimes, but you know, I listen. Risen Magazine Does he offer advice unsolicited, or only once you come and ask? So I feel really lucky to have him and trust him.
He’s still the guy that has all the answers, even if it’s a situation that is unique to me he always seems to be able to help me navigate it. I am so lucky to have him, he’s 88 years old and he’s as much a part of my life as he’s ever been. Risen Magazine When it comes to wisdom or advice within your own life, who do you generally turn to? Clay Haskett in Alcon Entertainment’s family adventure Dolphin Tale 2, a Warner Bros. Sometimes people are more available than other times, but ultimately I think the goal is to have an open line of communication, even when you may not use it, but to know that it’s always there and that has to start from day one. I think you need to pick and choose your times, and this goes for me as much as them. Harry Connick Jr.: You’re in the driver’s seat as a parent and as unwilling at times as they may be, or I may be to communicate, I think communication is key. What have you found to be the best ways to connect with teens? In your film, Dolphin Tale 2, we see this played out with your onscreen daughter, but in real life you have three daughters at ages where communication is key. Risen Magazine Instilling values and creating trust with kids as they mature is a definite skill. Interviewed exclusively for Risen Magazine in Clearwater, Florida Risen sat down with the successful multi-talented star in Clearwater, Florida, to talk about the staples – faith, hope and love. Off screen he’s a devoted husband and family man, recently celebrating 20 years of marriage to his former Victoria’s Secret model wife Jill Goodacre, and spending time investing in their three daughters. He’s been seen in a number of roles on television including playing Debra Messing’s husband on Will & Grace, and of course his returning role as a judge on American Idol.
His film work ranges from Independence Day with Will Smith, to Hope Floats with Sandra Bullock, to his current film Dolphin Tale 2 re-teaming for the sequel with Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd. The soundtrack achieved double-platinum status in the United States and Connick won his first Grammy Award for Best Jazz Male Vocal Performance for his work on the soundtrack.Ĭonnick went on to make many more albums while adding acting to his career. In 1989 he was asked to put together the soundtrack for the romantic comedy, When Harry Met Sally (starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan). His talent continued to develop through mentorship and schooling and quickly launched him into a decorated career.
is not only one of the most accomplished artists, he also happens to be one of the nicest and most thoughtful in the business he’s just an all-around class act.īorn and raised in New Orleans, Connick was performing as a pianist and vocalist at the age of five. He’s been inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and has had more #1 albums than any other jazz artist in the country. He’s a three-time Grammy winner, a two-time Emmy winner, and has two Tony nominations.
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