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Don Cornelius (Donald Cortez Cornelius) was born on 27 September, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a writer,producer,actor. Discover Don Cornelius's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

Popular As Donald Cortez Cornelius
Occupation writer,producer,actor
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 27 September 1936
Birthday 27 September
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of death 1 February, 2012
Died Place Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Don Cornelius Height, Weight & Measurements

At 76 years old, Don Cornelius height is 6' 4" (1.93 m) .

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Height 6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Who Is Don Cornelius's Wife?

His wife is Viktoria Chapman (3 December 2001 - 2009) ( divorced), Delores Harrison (1956 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Viktoria Chapman (3 December 2001 - 2009) ( divorced), Delores Harrison (1956 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Don Cornelius Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Don Cornelius worth at the age of 76 years old? Don Cornelius’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated Don Cornelius's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Writer

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1936

Don Cornelius was born on September 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Donald Cortez Cornelius.

1954

Graduated from DuSable High School in Chicago, Illinois, in 1954.

1960

In the mid-1960s, WVON Radio personality Ed Cobb was pulled over by Chicago Police officer Don Cornelius. When Officer Cornelius asked him typical traffic stop questions, Cobb noticed his unique speaking voice. Cobb told him that he was in the wrong profession, and suggested that Cornelius come down to the radio station and make a demo tape. Cornelius took him up on it, and was hired as an announcer.

1971

He began and hosted Soul Train (1971) on October 2, 1971. It became the longest-running first-run syndicated show in the history of television.

1982

Once had a brain tumor and underwent a successful 21 hour brain surgery. [November 12, 1982].

1997

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7060 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, California on February 27, 1997.

1998

Was honored at the Chicago Cultural Center by Bruce DuMont in 1998.

2000

He was a writer and producer, known for Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Soul Train (1971) and Jackie's Back! (1999). He was married to Viktoria Chapman and Delores Harrison.

2008

Just before Cornelius died, he appeared on Unsung (2008) with Full Force, who had been a guest on Soul Train (1971).

2009

Sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanor spousal battery [March 21, 2009].

2012

Was inducted posthumously into the Illinois Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2012.