Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
188 cm (6'2")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Susan Silver (1990-2004)
Children
3 children: Lily Cornell Silver
Parents
Edward Boyle, Karen Cornell
Education
Shorewood High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Χρῑστόφορος)
Popularity
Tier A -- 310,674 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Year context
Born in 1964 -- Civil Rights Act signed; Gulf of Tonkin incident; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 15 years (1996-2011)
Zodiac
Year of the Dragon, sign of Cancer
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Christopher John Cornell was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and the primary lyricist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a solo career and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks. Cornell was the founder and frontman of Temple of the Dog, a one-off tribute band dedicated to his late friend, musician Andrew Wood. Several music journalists, fan polls, and fellow musicians have regarded Cornell as one of the greatest rock singers of all time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Chris Cornell?
Chris Cornell was born on and passed away on at the age of 52.
Where was Chris Cornell born?
Chris Cornell was born in Seattle.
What movies or shows has Chris Cornell been in?
Chris Cornell has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Pearl Jam Twenty (2011), Machine Gun Preacher (2011), Hype! (1996).
Where can I find more information about Chris Cornell?
You can find more about Chris Cornell on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
