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Christopher Charles Geppert was born on the 3rd May 1951 in San Antonio, Texas USA, and as Christopher Cross is a singer and songwriter, the winner of five Grammy Awards as well as an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for the Best Original Song; surprisingly, he won all of the above mentioned awards in 1981. Christopher has been active in the entertainment industry since 1971.

How much is the net worth of Christopher Cross? Authoritative sources estimate that the outright size of the singer’s wealth is as much as $10 million, as of the data presented in the middle of 2016. The main source of his wealth is music.

Christopher Cross Net Worth $10 Million

His career began in the band Flash in Austin, Texas before he secured a record deal as a solo singer in 1978. In 1980, he made a breakthrough with his first single “Ride Like the Wind”; Cross, who writes all his songs, went straight to number two on the Billboard Hot 100, moreover attracting international attention. With his second single he surpassed that success, with “Sailing” reaching the top position on the Billboard Hot 100, with Cross managing to win three Grammy Awards, for the Record of the Year, Song of the Year and the Best Arrangement. To add more, the same year he won two more Grammy Awards for the Album of the Year (“Christopher Cross”) and the Best New Artist. His greatest success was followed with the theme tune “Best That You Can Do” for the comedy film “Arthur” (1981) with Dudley Moore in the lead role, which he wrote with Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen. The song was his second number one hit and sold over a million copies in the USA alone, and was certified gold; in many other countries round the world, it reached the top ten, and in addition, the song was awarded the Oscar for the Best Original Song in 1981. His net worth was now well established.

Cross’ second album, “Another Page” released in early 1983, was also successful, and appeared on music charts all over the world, and was certified gold both in the UK and USA, and the only single, “Think Of Laura”, reached the top position on charts because it was used in the popular television series “General Hospital”. After that, his third album “Every Turn of the World” (1985) was disappointing, and his fourth album failed to chart, so he looked for a new record company. Nevertheless, he continued to appear in the Asian music market, and also appeared in the charts in Germany.

In 2008, he released a studio album entitled “The Carlyle Coffee Sessions”. In addition to this, Christopher Cross released a Christmas album “A Christopher Cross Christmas” the following year, and in 2011, he released a studio album entitled “Doctor Faith”; to promote this album, he performed in Paris, which concert was recorded and released as a double CD + DVD “A Night in Paris” in 2013. In 2015, he participated in the tour of Zenith event organized by Jean-Félix Lalanne.

Finally, in the personal life of the singer and songwriter, he was married to Jan Bunch from 1988 to 2007; they have two children. Christopher was formerly married to Roseann Harrison from 1973 to 1982. Currently, Cross is single.



Full Name Christopher Cross
Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth May 3, 1951
Place Of Birth San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Profession Singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas, musician, producer
Education Alamo Heights High School
Nationality American
Spouse Jan Bunch (m. 1988–2007), Roseann Harrison (m. 1973–1982)
Children Rain Cross, Madison Cross
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherCrossOfficial
Twitter https://twitter.com/itsmrcross?lang=en
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0189131
Awards Academy Award for Best Song (1981), Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song (1981), Grammy Awards for the Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Arrangement; ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Record Labels Warner Bros., Priority, CMC International, 101 Distribution
Albums “Christopher Cross” (1979), “Another Page “(1983), “Every Turn of the World” (1985), “Back of My Mind” (1988), “Very Best of…” (2002), “A Christopher Cross Christmas” (2007), “The Cafe Carlyle Sessions” (2008), “Doctor Faith” (2011), “A Night in Paris” (2013), “Secret Ladder” (2014)
Music Groups “Flash”
Nominations Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics (1988)
Movies “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues”, “Flushed Away”, “Family Guy”,“General Hospital”
TV Shows “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”, “A Walk Down Abbey Road” (2002), “Seinfeld”, SCTV (TV Series 1976–1981)
Quote
1 The only way to really make any money in the business now is live shows because everything is diluted and it’s all over the Internet for free.
2 I’m really glad I had my fifteen minutes of fame when I did.
3 My passion and commitment to music haven’t diminished a bit, and I make no apologies for exploring mature subjects.
4 Of course, I’m still a romantic at heart.
5 I’m a very nonpolitical and nonintellectual lyricist. But people have so many demands on them already in their lives. I’m just trying to give them a little enjoyment and relaxation.
6 Before I came along there had been disco, then a lot of chainsaw radio and punk. People of the age group that buy my records were a little tired of that…saying I’d sure like to hear a song now and then.
Fact
1 His song “Think of Laura” cracked the American Top 10 pop radio charts at #9 in early 1984. Moreover, “Think of Laura” peaked at #1 on the adult contemporary radio chart. His previous songs “Never Be the Same” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” likewise peaked at #1 on the adult contemporary radio chart. In addition, “Never Be the Same” went all the way to #15 on the Top 40 pop radio charts in late 1980.
2 Wrote the lyrics to his hit song “Ride Like the Wind” while high on acid.
3 Wrote and recorded three songs that were Top 10 pop radio hits in America in the early 1980’s: “Sailing” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” both peaked at #1 while “Ride Like the Wind” went all the way to #2.
4 Grew up in Austin, Texas.
5 Is the only recording artist to win the quadruple Grammy grand slam – Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist – for his debut album “Sailing” (1980). To date (2003) this record remains unbroken.
6 Cross also performed the opening song to the movie Arthur (1981) starring Dudley Moore. He co-wrote the song with Carole Bayer Sager and Burt Bacharach.
7 Winner of 5 Grammys (USA), including Record and Album of the year awards in 1981.

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Quick Reviews with Maverick TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2016 writer – 1 episode, 2016
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV Series writer – 4 episodes, 2015 performer – 1 episode, 2015
Glastonbury 2015 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Glee TV Series writer – 2 episodes, 2010 – 2015 performer – 1 episode, 2010
Dancing on Ice TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2014 writer – 2 episodes, 2014
Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 2013 performer: “Ride Like The Wind” / writer: “Ride Like The Wind”
The Voice of the Philippines 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Turbo 2013 performer: “Sailing” / writer: “Sailing”
Betas TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013
The Watch 2012/I performer: “Sailing” / writer: “Sailing”
Community 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Arthur 2011/I writer: “Arthur’s Theme Best That You Can Do”
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TV Series music – 1 episode, 2011 performer – 1 episode, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009
Knight and Day 2010 performer: “Ride Like the Wind” / writer: “Ride Like the Wind”
The Early Show TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2008 writer – 1 episode, 2008
The Singing Bee 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode
American Idol TV Series 1 episode, 2007 writer – 1 episode, 2002
Flushed Away 2006 performer: “Sailing” / writer: “Sailing”
Australian Idol 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode
I Love the 80’s 3-D TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode, 2005 writer – 1 episode, 2005
Will & Grace TV Series lyrics – 1 episode, 2004 music – 1 episode, 2004 performer – 1 episode, 2001 writer – 1 episode, 2001
Idols 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star 2003 performer: “Ride Like the Wind” / writer: “Ride Like the Wind”
Bara no jujika 2002 TV Mini-Series performer: “Arthur’s Theme” / writer: “Arthur’s Theme”
Pop Idol 2001 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Mystery Science Theater 3000 1997 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Private Parts 1997 performer: “Sailing” / writer: “Sailing”
Die Eisprinzessin 1996 TV Movie performer: “For the First Time”
Shake Rattle & Roll IV 1992 performer: “Sailing”
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1991 writer – 1 episode, 1991
Derrick TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1990 writer – 1 episode, 1990
Just the Ten of Us 1988 TV Series “Swept Away”
Growing Pains TV Series performer – 3 episodes, 1987 – 1988 writer – 3 episodes, 1987 – 1988
Nothing in Common 1986 performer: “Loving Strangers” / writer: “Loving Strangers”
Salute! 1983 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Elas por Elas 1982 TV Series performer: “Forever”
The 54th Annual Academy Awards 1982 TV Special documentary performer: “Arthur’s Theme Best That You Can Do” / writer: “Arthur’s Theme Best That You Can Do”
Top of the Pops 1982 TV Series performer – 2 episodes
Arthur 1981 performer: “Arthur’s Theme Best That You Can Do” / writer: “Arthur’s Theme Best That You Can Do”
WKRP in Cincinnati TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1980 writer – 1 episode, 1980

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Backline 2010 TV Series Musical Guest (2010)
The Plot Against Harry 1989 Telethon MC

Self

Title Year Status Character
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2015 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2013 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest
ALL ATX: A Celebration of Austin Musicians 2013 TV Movie Himself
El hormiguero 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest
Wetten, dass..? 2011 TV Series Himself
Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel 2009 TV Series Himself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2009 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest
The Best of Rock ‘n’ Roll Greats in Concert 2005 Video Himself
VH-1 Where Are They Now? 2002 TV Series documentary Himself
Living Legends of Rock & Roll: Live from Itchycoo Park 2000 Video Himself
An Evening with Christopher Cross 1999 Video documentary Himself
1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 1999 TV Special Himself
Crook & Chase 1996 TV Series Himself
Howard Stern 1995 TV Series Himself
Solid Gold 1986 TV Series Himself
TROS TV Show 1983 TV Series documentary Himself
Na sowas! 1983 TV Series Himself
The 54th Annual Academy Awards 1982 TV Special documentary Himself – Performer & Winner: Best Original Song
Night of 100 Stars 1982 TV Special Himself
The 24th Annual Grammy Awards 1982 TV Special Himself
An Audience with Dudley Moore 1981 TV Movie Himself – Performer
The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards 1981 TV Special Himself
The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards 1980 TV Special Himself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
My Music: Burt Bacharach’s Best 2013 TV Movie Himself
Top of the Pops 1982 TV Series Himself

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1991 ASCAP Award ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards Most Performed Feature Film Standards Arthur (1981)
1982 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Music, Original Song Arthur (1981)
1982 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Original Song – Motion Picture Arthur (1981)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1988 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics Growing Pains (1985)

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