Morten Harket

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Morten Harket Wiki Biography

Morten Harket was born on the 14th September 1959, in Kongsberg, Norway, and is a musician, singer and songwriter who is most famous for being the lead vocalist of new wave/pop rock band A-ha.

Have you ever wondered how much wealth this Norwegian musician has accumulated so far? How rich Morten Harket is? According to sources, it is estimated that the total of Morten Harket’s net worth, as of mid-2017, revolves around the sum of $50 million, acquired through his music career which has been active since 1982.

Morten was one of five children of an economist teacher Henny, and hospital physician Reidar Harket. He grew up in Asker, where he learned to play piano at the early age of four, and under the musical influences of David Bowie, Johnny Cash, Queen and James Brown among several others. Despite wanting to be a priest in his teenage years, and enrolling in theological studies, he abandoned that path and turned towards music. He began his music career as a member of rock band Bridges but later joined the blues group Soldier Blue.

In 1982, alongside Paal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen, Morten founded the band A-ha. In 1984 the trio relocated to London, UK, where they released their debut single “Lesson One” – the song “suffered” several adjustments, re-writing and re-recordings before it was released as “Take On Me”, and became an international hit single, peaking at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The group’s debut studio album – entitled “Hunting High and Low” – hit the charts just a year later in 1985, scoring a rather solid commercial success, selling over 10 million copies and peaking at No. 15 on the US Billboard 200 chart. This venture provided the basis for Morten Harket’s net worth.

Prior to 1994 when they split, Morten and his bandmates released four more studio albums, of which “Scoundrel Days” (1986) and “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” were certified three times platinum. In 1998 A-ha gathered again and made a comeback, releasing “Minor Earth Major Sky” studio album in 2000, which was followed by “Lifelines” (2002) and “Analogue” (2005) before they split again. Since 2015, after a second reunion, Morten and A-ha released their most recent studio album entitled “Cast in Steel”, which managed to repeat the commercial success of its predecessors. So far, Harket and his A-ha band has released a total of 10 studio albums which have sold over 60 million copies, as well as numerous singles of which 20 million copies have sold. It is certain that all these accomplishments helped Morten Harket to add a significant sum to the total of his wealth.

Apart from A-ha and all those mentioned above, Harket has also made some efforts towards his solo career, in which he so far has released six albums, including the most commercially successful “Out of My Hands” (2012) and “Brother” (2014). In addition, Morten has released over two dozen singles such as “A Kind of Christmas Card” and “Scared of Heights” which peaked at No. 1 on international charts. It is certain that all these ventures have dramatically boosted the size of Morten Harket’s net worth.

For his great contribution to Norwegian music, in 2012 Morten Harket was named a Knight of the 1st Class of Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.

When it comes to his personal life, Harket dated actress Bunty Bailey back in the mid-1980s, while between 1989 and 1998 he was married to another actress, Camilla Malmquist with whom he has two sons and a daughter. Besides these, Harket has two more daughters – one from a relationship with Anne Mette Undlien, and the other from his relationship with Inez Andersson with whom he has been living since 2005.

IMDB Wikipedia $50 million 1959 1959-9-14 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) A-ha: Headlines and Deadlines – The Hits of A-ha (1991) Actor BASEketball (1998) Bunty Bailey Camilla Malmquist Camilla Malmquist Harket (m. 1989–1998) Composer David Bowie Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Gunvald Harket Håkon Harket Henny Harket Inez Andersson Ingunn Harket Jakob Harket James Brown Johnny Cash Jonathan Harket Karmen Harket Kjetil Harket Kongsberg Magne Furuholmen Morten Harket Morten Harket Net Worth Musician Norway Norwegian Paal Waaktaar Queen Reidar Harket September 14 Soundtrack This Is 40 (2012) Tomine Harket Virgo

Morten Harket Quick Info

Full Name Morten Harket
Net Worth $50 Million
Date Of Birth September 14, 1959
Place Of Birth Kongsberg, Norway
Height 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Composer, Musician
Nationality Norwegian
Spouse Camilla Malmquist Harket (m. 1989–1998)
Children Tomine Harket, Karmen Harket, Jonathan Harket, Jakob Harket, Henny Harket
Parents Reidar Harket, Henny Harket
Siblings Håkon Harket, Ingunn Harket, Gunvald Harket, Kjetil Harket
Partner Inez Andersson
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mortenharket.official
Twitter https://twitter.com/mortenharket
MySpace https://myspace.com/harketmorten
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0363122/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/morten-harket-mn0000592034
Music Groups a-ha
Movies Kamilla and the Thief

Morten Harket Important Facts

  • On July 2nd 2005 he and his collegues in A-Ha performed at the LIVE 8 concert in Berlin, Germany. The concert was one of 9 similar concerts around the world, as part of Bob Geldof’s Live 8 concert campaign. An audience of 150,000 was present at the Brandenburger Gate in Berlin. [July 2005]
  • Invited to Chile, South America where A-Ha performed at the Viña del Mar Festival 24th February 2006. [February 2006]
  • Touring Russia from 1st November to 11 November [November 2006]
  • A-Ha announced in June 2005, that they would play their first concert on American soil, since 1986. The concert will take place in New York 12th of September 2005. [June 2005]
  • Held a concert at a small venue called Shepherds Bush Empire for around 2,000 fans. Live set included songs Birthright and White Dwarf from their Analogue album which were played for the first time in London. [February 2006]
  • Held a concert and autograph signing session at HMV Oxford Street, London. 500 Wristbands given out, more fans queued overnight than wristbands available. [January 2006]
  • Currently working in studio, together with his two other colleagues in A-Ha (Magne Furuholmen Pål Waaktaar) on their 8th album. It will be released later this year with a following tour. [May 2005]
  • After launching their 13th album last year a-ha’s 2010 world tour is the last chance to see the band in concert before they retire at the end of this year!The ‘Ending on a High Note’ tour will cover four continents and 15 countries. [March 2010]
  • His former personal assistant, Inez Andersson, has been his girlfriend since 2005. They have 1 daughter together, Karmen Poppy, who was born on 16th September 2008.
  • 30th October 2006: Attended the Q Music Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London where A-Ha received the “Inspiration” Award 2006.
  • Started playing piano at the age of 4 – his roots are firmly set in classical music.
  • He has a 5 octave voice and he tends to forget his lyrics on stage.
  • The first rock album he ever heard was by Uriah Heep at the age of 16… before that he was oblivious to rock music.
  • Daughter, Henny, with Anne Mette Undlien, born February 6, 2003.
  • Son of Henny and Reidar Harket.
  • Children with Camilla: Jacob Oscar Martinus Malmquist Harket (b. May 14, 1989), Jonathan Henning Adler Malmquist Harket (b. December 30, 1990) and Anne Katharina Tomine Malmquist Harket (b. April 14, 1993, uses Tomine as her first name).
  • The first live album of A-Ha will be released in March across Europe and is called ‘How can I sleep with your voice in my head’ (2003).
  • The new A-Ha album is called ‘Lifelines’ (2002).
  • Their first single which is released is called ‘Summer Moved On’ – no.1 in the Norwegian Pop Charts
  • Their comeback album from 2000 is called ‘Minor Earth, Major Sky’.
  • He reunited with A-Ha in 1998.
  • Political interests: Is fighting for the rights and freedom of the people of East Timor. Gave 60 interviews a day during the days of the “Take on me” glory. Before the comeback, he contributed to the making of 4 A-Ha-songs only (“Take On Me”, “Living A Boy’s Adventure Tale”, “Stay On These Roads” and “Touchy!”).
  • Brother of Kjetil Harket.
  • Hobby: photography.
  • Start of the relationship with Camilla Malmquist. [1987]
  • (1985-1986) Had a relationship with Bunty Bailey, the girl in A-Ha’s video clip of their first hit ‘Take on me’.

Morten Harket Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Who’s Doing the Dishes? 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 2016 writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
Cuéntame 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Sing Street 2016 writer: “Take on Me” Soundtrack
Glee 2013-2015 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Dancing with the Stars 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Tu cara me suena – Argentina 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Guapas 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Eshche odin god 2014 writer: “Take on Me” Soundtrack
Todd’s Pop Song Reviews 2014 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
2013 Billboard Music Awards 2013 TV Special performer: “Feel This Moment/Take On Me” / writer: “Feel This Moment/Take On Me” Soundtrack
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2012-2013 TV Series writer – 5 episodes Soundtrack
This Is 40 2012 writer: “Take on Me” Soundtrack
One Hit Wonderland 2012 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Chuck 2012 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Kinect Sports: Season Two 2011 Video Game arranger: “Take On Me” / courtesy: “Take On Me” / music: “Take On Me” / writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
Generació D 2011 TV Movie documentary writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
Dancing with the Stars 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
EastEnders 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Amigos… 2011 writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
Glory Daze 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Outsourced 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
20 to 1 2007-2010 TV Series documentary writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Formula 1: BBC Sport 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Cesko slovenská superstar 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Welcome to the 80’s 2009 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Being Erica 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Saints Row 2 2008 Video Game writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
El pasado 2007 writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
Psych 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
SingStar Pop 2007 Video Game writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
Cesko hledá SuperStar 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Totally Awesome 2006 TV Movie writer: “Take On Me” – as M. Harket Soundtrack
The Lather Effect 2006 writer: “Take On Me” – as M. Warket Soundtrack
Karaoke Revolution Party 2005 Video Game “Take On Me” Soundtrack
Reunion 2005 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idol – Jakten på en superstjerne 2003-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Idols 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Böse Zellen 2003 writer: “Take on me” Soundtrack
South Park 2002 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Corky Romano 2001 writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
One Night at McCool’s 2001 writer: “Velvet” 1996 Soundtrack
Top of the Pops 2000 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Stars in Their Eyes 2000 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
BASEketball 1998 writer: “Take On Me” Soundtrack
Grosse Pointe Blank 1997 writer: “Take on Me” Soundtrack
Hatulan Bilibid Boys 2 1995 performer: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” Soundtrack
Coneheads 1993 performer: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” Soundtrack
Kamilla og tyven 1988 performer: “Kamilla og Bastian” Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live 1985 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Yohan – Barnevandrer 2010 Gypsy caravan driver Actor
Kamilla og tyven II 1989 Christoffer Actor
Kamilla og tyven 1988 Christoffer Actor
A-Ha: Take on Me 1985 Video short The Man Actor
Homeland 2016/II Documentary Composer
A-ha: Ending on a High Note – The Final Concert 2011 Composer
A-ha: Live at Vallhall – Homecoming 2002 Video documentary Composer
A-ha: Headlines and Deadlines – The Hits of A-ha 1991 Video Composer
The Nation’s Favourite Bond Song 2015 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Tørnquist Show 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Skavlan 2011-2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
2013 Billboard Music Awards 2013 TV Special Himself – Performer Self
Inside Stargate 2012 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
A-ha: Ending on a High Note – The Final Concert 2011 Himself – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Tambourine Self
Daybreak 2010 TV Series Himself Self
The Armstrong and Miller Show 2010 TV Series Himself Self
Loose Women 2008-2010 TV Series Himself – Performer / Himself Self
Welcome to the 80’s 2009 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Breakfast 2006-2009 TV Series Himself Self
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross 2009 TV Series Himself Self
GMTV 2006-2009 TV Series Himself Self
The National Lottery 2009 TV Series Himself Self
All Star Mr & Mrs 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Landeplage 2007 TV Series documentary Himself – Vokalist i A-ha Self
Zibb 2006 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Brit Awards 2006 2006 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
CD:UK 2006 TV Series Himself Self
Today with Des and Mel 2006 TV Series Himself Self
TV total 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Go’ morgen Danmark 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Hydro Centennial Concert 2005 TV Movie Himself Self
Once Upon a Time… 2005 TV Movie Himself Self
Nordic Music Awards 2004 2004 TV Special Himself – Award Winner (Nordic Honor Award) (as A-ha) Self
Nettopp nå 2004 TV Series Himself Self
God kveld Norge 2003 TV Series Himself Self
Essential Music Videos: Hits of the ’80s 2003 Video short Himself (segment “Take on Me”) Self
Først & sist 2002-2003 TV Series Himself Self
V Graham Norton 2002 TV Series Himself Self
A-ha: Live at Vallhall – Homecoming 2002 Video documentary Himself Self
Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2001 TV Special documentary Himself – A-ha Self
Wiese 1996 TV Series Himself Self
The Eurovision Song Contest 1996 TV Special Himself – Host Self
A-ha: Live in South America 1993 Video Himself Self
Top of the Pops 1985-1993 TV Series Himself Self
Ragazzi 1991 TV Series Himself Self
MTV Prime 1991 TV Series Himself – Aha Self
A-ha: Headlines and Deadlines – The Hits of A-ha 1991 Video Himself Self
Good Morning Britain 1991 TV Series Himself Self
U 1991 TV Series Himself Self
Elf 99 1991 TV Series Himself Self
Sábado noche 1988 TV Series Himself Self
Tocata 1987 TV Series Himself Self
Saturday Superstore 1986 TV Series Himself Self
Nöjesmassakern 1985 TV Series Himself – Member of A-Ha Self
Pop Gold 2015 TV Mini-Series Himself Archive Footage
The Big Fat Quiz of the 80s 2012 TV Special Himself Archive Footage
Video on Trial 2006 TV Series Himself – A-ha Archive Footage
The Chart Show 1991 TV Series Himself – Move to Memphis Video Archive Footage