1936 - 2012
Don Cornelius American TV Personality
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Don Cornelius dating history
Relationships
Don Cornelius was previously married to Viktoria Chapman.
Don Cornelius was in a relationship with Pam Grier (1973).
About
American TV Personality Don Cornelius was born Donald Cortez Cornelius on 27th September, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and passed away on 1st Feb 2012 Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA aged 75. He is most remembered for creating, producing, and hosting the nationally syndicated musical variety show Soul Train. His zodiac sign is Libra.
Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 1 |
11 years
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Dating | 1 |
50 years, 4 months
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Total | 2 |
50 years, 4 months
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30 years, 8 months
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11 years
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Details
First Name |
Don
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Middle Name |
Cortez
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Last Name |
Cornelius
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Full Name at Birth |
Donald Cortez Cornelius
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Alternative Name |
Don, Don Cornelius, The World's Coolest Uncle
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Birthday |
27th September, 1936
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Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Died |
1st February, 2012
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Place of Death |
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of Death |
Suicide by gunshot
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Buried |
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Black
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Distinctive Feature |
Round Glasses, Old Fashioned Round Spectacles, Closed the show with the catchphrase - ''We Wish You Love, Peace & Soul!'', Shouted the name of the TV show in nearly every theme song, Deep voice
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Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
DuSable High School
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Occupation Text |
Television Host, Producer, Writer, Actor
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Occupation |
TV Personality
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Claim to Fame |
creating, producing, and hosting the nationally syndicated musical variety show Soul Train
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Year(s) Active |
1966–2011, 1966–2012
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Official Websites |
www.findagrave.com/memorial/84308646
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Donald Cortez Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) was an American television show host and producer widely known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance and music show Soul Train, which he hosted from 1970 until 1993. Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008. On May 3 2023, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.