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Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas.
Cross won five Grammy Awards for his eponymous debut album released in 1979. The singles "Sailing" (1980), and "Arthur's Theme " peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. "Sailing" earned three Grammys in 1981, while "Arthur's Theme" won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981.
Birth Name
Christopher Charles Geppert
Born
Thursday, 03 May 1951
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock | Self | 2019 |
The Top Ten Revealed | Self | 2018 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Self - Musical Guest | 2014 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself - Musical Guest | 2003 |
VH1 Presents the 80's | Self | 2001 |
VH-1 Where Are They Now? | Self | 1999 |
The 54th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner & Performer | 1982 |
Na sowas! | Self | 1982 |
Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982 |
Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President | Self | 1981 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock | Self | 2019 |
The Top Ten Revealed | Self | 2018 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Self - Musical Guest | 2014 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself - Musical Guest | 2003 |
VH1 Presents the 80's | Self | 2001 |
VH-1 Where Are They Now? | Self | 1999 |
The 54th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner & Performer | 1982 |
Na sowas! | Self | 1982 |
Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982 |
Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President | Self | 1981 |
Wetten, dass..? | Self | 1981 |
Solid Gold | Self / Special Guest | 1980 |
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley | Self | 1979 |
The Plot Against Harry | Telethon MC | 1971 |
Top of the Pops | Self | 1964 |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics | Nominated |
1982 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
1982 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Won |