Chris Cornell - CelebNetWorth
Matthew Barrera
Published May 24, 2026
Chris Cornell Biography
Chris Cornell is best known as Musician, singer, songwriter who has an estimated Net Worth of $60 Million. Singer with Soundgarden, the group known for songs like “Black Hole Sun” and “Rusty Cage,” who was also a successful solo artist and the frontman for Audioslave. He was born on July 20,1964, Seattle, WA. He performed “You Know My Name” for the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. He worked as a seafood wholesaler and assistant chef at Ray's Boathouse before striking it big as a musician. He went on tour with Linkin Park guitarist Mike Shinoda. He married Susan Silver in 1990. After their divorce in March 2004, he remarried Vicky Karayiannis in the same month. He had two daughters named Lillian and Toni and a son named Christopher. His zodiac sign is Cancer
Chris Cornell Bio, Wiki
| First Name | Christopher |
| Middle Name | John |
| Last Name | Cornell |
| Full Name at Birth | Christopher John Boyle |
| Alternative Name | Chris Cornell, Christopher John Boyle |
| Age | 52 (age at death) years |
| Birthday | 20th July, 1964 |
| Birthplace | Seattle, Washington |
| Died | 17th May, 2017 |
| Place of Death | Detroit, Michigan |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Buried | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Height | 6' 3″ (191 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown – Light |
| Distinctive Feature | Curly Hair |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Greek Orthodox |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Shorewood High School, Shoreline, Washington, USA |
| Occupation Text | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple Of The Dog, solo work |
| Music Genre (Text) | Alternative metal, Grunge, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal |
| Music Genre | Alternative Rock |
| Year(s) Active | 1984–present, 1984–2017 |
| Instrument (text) | Vocals, Guitar, Drums |
| Record Label | SST, Sub Pop, A&M, Epic, Suretone, Interscope, Mosley Music, Mosley |
| Associated Acts | Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, Center for Disease Control Boys, Eleven, Alice Cooper, Mad Season, Alice Mudgarden, M.A.C.C., Heart |
| Brand Endorsement | John Varvatos (Model) [2006] |
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| Father | Ed Boyle |
| Mother | Karen Cornell |
| Brother | Peter, Patrick |
| Sister | Katy, Suzy, Maggie |
| Family Member | Lillian Jean (daughter), Chris Cornell Jr. (Son), Toni Cornell (daughter) |
| Friend | Eddie Vedder, Timbaland, Tom Morello, Jimmy Page, Kim Thayil |
| Favorite Colors | Green, Grey |
Chris Cornell Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
Rest in peace.- Vicky Karayiannis and Chris Cornell were married for 13 years before Chris Cornell died, leaving behind his partner and 2 children.
- Susan Silver and Chris Cornell were married for 13 years. They dated for 5 years after getting together in May 1985 and married on 15th Sep 1990. 13 years later they divorced on 28th Mar 2004.
Chris Cornell Children
| Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Jean | Female | 28th June, 2000 | 20 years old | Susan Silver |
| Toni | Female | 18th September, 2004 | 16 years old | Vicky Karayiannis |
| Christopher Nicholas | Male | 5th December, 2005 | 14 years old | Vicky Karayiannis |
Chris Cornell Filmography
| Film | Year | Character | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | 1992 | Chris | Movie |
Chris Cornell Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $60 Million |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Rock Singer (profession). |
