Christopher “Chris” Cross

Christopher "Chris" Cross

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Christopher “Chris” Cross-Wiki Biography

  • Christopher Charles Geppert was born on 3 May 1951 in San Antonio, Texas, USA, and as Christopher Cross is a singer and songwriter, recipient of five Grammy Awards as well as the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song; unexpectedly, he received all of the above awards in 1981. 
  • Christopher has been involved in the entertainment business since 1971. 
  • Authoritative sources suggest that the sheer scale of the singer’s fortune is as much as $10 million as the data presented in mid-2016. 
  • Music is the key source of his income. 
  • His career started in the Flash band in Austin, Texas, before he made 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 composed all his songs, went straight to number two on Billboard Hot 100, and gained international attention. 
  • His biggest success was followed by the theme song “Best That You Can Do” for the comedy film “Arthur” (1981) with Dudley Moore in the lead role, which he composed with Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen. 
  • The album was his second number one hit and sold more than a million copies in the USA alone, and was certified gold; in several other countries around the world, it reached the top ten and was awarded the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981. 
  • His net worth was well known. 
  • Cross’s second album, “Another Page” released in early 1983, was also a hit and appeared on music charts all over the world, and was gold-certified in both the UK and the US, and the only single, “Think Of Laura,” was at the top of the charts because it was used in the successful TV series “General Hospital.” 
  • In 2008, he released a studio album called “The Carlyle Coffee Sessions.” 
  • In addition to this, Christopher Cross released a Christmas album “A Christopher Cross Christmas” the following year, and released a studio album entitled “Doctor Faith” in 2011; to support this album, he performed in Paris, which concert was filmed and released as a double CD + DVD “A Night in Paris” in 2013. 
  • In 2015, he participated in the Zenith Tour 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 and has two daughters. 
  • Christopher was married to Roseann Harrison from 1973 to 1982. 
  • Cross is single at the moment. 
  • Wikipedia, IMDB “Christopher’s Christmas Cross” (2007) “A Night in Paris” (2013) “Anchorman 2: The Legend begins” “Other page” (1983) “Back of My Mind” (1988) “Christopher Cross” (1979) “Doctor of Faith” (2011) “Every turn of the world” (1985) “The Hidden Ladder” (2014) “The Carlyle Cafe Sessions” (2008) “Very good of..” (2002) 10 million dollars 1951-05-03-03. 
  • Academy Award of Best Album (1981) Actor, Actor Carole Bayer’s Sager The Cross of Christopher The Cristal Cross Net Worth The International CMC Dudley Moore, man General Hospital Flash Golden Globe Award for Best Original Songs Jan Bunch’s Jan Bunch (b. 
  • 1988–2007) Jean-Félix Lalanne Peter Allen’s Priority: Roseann’s Harrison Roseann Harrison (1973-1982) U.S. Warner Bros, San Antonio Texas. 

Christopher “Chris” Cross Quick Info

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)

Christopher “Chris” Cross Quotes

  • 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.
  • I’m really glad I had my fifteen minutes of fame when I did.
  • My passion and commitment to music haven’t diminished a bit, and I make no apologies for exploring mature subjects.
  • Of course, I’m still a romantic at heart.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Christopher “Chris” Cross Important Facts

  • 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.
  • Wrote the lyrics to his hit song “Ride Like the Wind” while high on acid.
  • 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.
  • Grew up in Austin, Texas.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Winner of 5 Grammys (USA), including Record and Album of the year awards in 1981.

Christopher “Chris” Cross Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Quick Reviews with Maverick TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2016 writer – 1 episode, 2016 Soundtrack
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV Series writer – 4 episodes, 2015 performer – 1 episode, 2015 Soundtrack
Glastonbury 2015 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Glee TV Series writer – 2 episodes, 2010 – 2015 performer – 1 episode, 2010 Soundtrack
Dancing on Ice TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2014 writer – 2 episodes, 2014 Soundtrack
Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013 Soundtrack
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 2013 performer: “Ride Like The Wind” / writer: “Ride Like The Wind” Soundtrack
The Voice of the Philippines 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Turbo 2013 performer: “Sailing” / writer: “Sailing” Soundtrack
Betas TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013 Soundtrack
The Watch 2012/I performer: “Sailing” / writer: “Sailing” Soundtrack
Community 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Arthur 2011/I writer: “Arthur’s Theme Best That You Can Do” Soundtrack
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TV Series music – 1 episode, 2011 performer – 1 episode, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009 Soundtrack
Knight and Day 2010 performer: “Ride Like the Wind” / writer: “Ride Like the Wind” Soundtrack
The Early Show TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2008 writer – 1 episode, 2008 Soundtrack
The Singing Bee 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
American Idol TV Series 1 episode, 2007 writer – 1 episode, 2002 Soundtrack
Flushed Away 2006 performer: “Sailing” / writer: “Sailing” Soundtrack
Australian Idol 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
I Love the 80’s 3-D TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode, 2005 writer – 1 episode, 2005 Soundtrack
Will & Grace TV Series lyrics – 1 episode, 2004 music – 1 episode, 2004 performer – 1 episode, 2001 writer – 1 episode, 2001 Soundtrack
Idols 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star 2003 performer: “Ride Like the Wind” / writer: “Ride Like the Wind” Soundtrack
Bara no jujika 2002 TV Mini-Series performer: “Arthur’s Theme” / writer: “Arthur’s Theme” Soundtrack
Pop Idol 2001 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mystery Science Theater 3000 1997 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Private Parts 1997 performer: “Sailing” / writer: “Sailing” Soundtrack
Die Eisprinzessin 1996 TV Movie performer: “For the First Time” Soundtrack
Shake Rattle & Roll IV 1992 performer: “Sailing” Soundtrack
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1991 writer – 1 episode, 1991 Soundtrack
Derrick TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1990 writer – 1 episode, 1990 Soundtrack
Just the Ten of Us 1988 TV Series “Swept Away” Soundtrack
Growing Pains TV Series performer – 3 episodes, 1987 – 1988 writer – 3 episodes, 1987 – 1988 Soundtrack
Nothing in Common 1986 performer: “Loving Strangers” / writer: “Loving Strangers” Soundtrack
Salute! 1983 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Elas por Elas 1982 TV Series performer: “Forever” Soundtrack
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” Soundtrack
Top of the Pops 1982 TV Series performer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Arthur 1981 performer: “Arthur’s Theme Best That You Can Do” / writer: “Arthur’s Theme Best That You Can Do” Soundtrack
WKRP in Cincinnati TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1980 writer – 1 episode, 1980 Soundtrack
Backline 2010 TV Series Musical Guest (2010) Actor
The Plot Against Harry 1989 Telethon MC Actor
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2015 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2013 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
ALL ATX: A Celebration of Austin Musicians 2013 TV Movie Himself Self
El hormiguero 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Wetten, dass..? 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2009 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
The Best of Rock ‘n’ Roll Greats in Concert 2005 Video Himself Self
VH-1 Where Are They Now? 2002 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Living Legends of Rock & Roll: Live from Itchycoo Park 2000 Video Himself Self
An Evening with Christopher Cross 1999 Video documentary Himself Self
1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 1999 TV Special Himself Self
Crook & Chase 1996 TV Series Himself Self
Howard Stern 1995 TV Series Himself Self
Solid Gold 1986 TV Series Himself Self
TROS TV Show 1983 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Na sowas! 1983 TV Series Himself Self
The 54th Annual Academy Awards 1982 TV Special documentary Himself – Performer & Winner: Best Original Song Self
Night of 100 Stars 1982 TV Special Himself Self
The 24th Annual Grammy Awards 1982 TV Special Himself Self
An Audience with Dudley Moore 1981 TV Movie Himself – Performer Self
The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards 1981 TV Special Himself Self
The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards 1980 TV Special Himself Self
My Music: Burt Bacharach’s Best 2013 TV Movie Himself Archive Footage
Top of the Pops 1982 TV Series Himself Archive Footage

Christopher “Chris” Cross Awards

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