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Glen Campbell is an American singer, songwriter, musician, television host, and actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television. Campbell began his career as a session musician in Los Angeles, playing guitar on recordings by Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Monkees, and The Beach Boys, among others. He released his debut album, Big Bluegrass Special, in 1962. In 1965, Campbell signed with Capitol Records and released his breakthrough hit, "Gentle on My Mind". He went on to have a string of hits, including "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "Galveston", "Rhinestone Cowboy", and "Southern Nights". Campbell also had a successful acting career, appearing in films such as True Grit (1969) and Norwood (1970). He hosted The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour from 1969 to 1972, and was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Campbell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. He has sold over 45 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards, including eight Grammy Awards and five Country Music Association Awards. As of 2021, Glen Campbell's net worth is estimated to be roughly $50 million.

Popular As Glen Travis Campbell
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 22 April 1936
Birthday 22 April
Birthplace Billstown, Arkansas, USA
Date of death 8 August, 2017
Died Place Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nationality United States

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Glen Campbell Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Glen Campbell height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Glen Campbell's Wife?

His wife is Kim Campbell (25 October 1982 - 8 August 2017) ( his death) ( 3 children), Sarah Jan Barg Davis (3 September 1976 - 23 December 1980) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Billie Jean Nunley (20 September 1959 - 25 March 1976) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Diane Kirk (1954 - 1959) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Kim Campbell (25 October 1982 - 8 August 2017) ( his death) ( 3 children), Sarah Jan Barg Davis (3 September 1976 - 23 December 1980) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Billie Jean Nunley (20 September 1959 - 25 March 1976) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Diane Kirk (1954 - 1959) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Glen Campbell Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Glen Campbell worth at the age of 81 years old? Glen Campbell’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Glen Campbell's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

2016

In March 2016 it was reported that Campbell was in the final stages of Alzheimer's disease.

2012

As his Alzheimer's worsened, Campbell was forced to cancel 2012 live dates in Australia and New Zealand. As of April 2014, he was forced to move into an Alzheimer's facility.

2007

Honored by the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, California. [March 2007]

2006

Lives and golfs in Malibu, California, with his wife Kim Campbell, just a few miles down the road from Pepperdine University, where his youngest daughter, Ashley Campbell, attends. [April 2006]

2003

When his career went into a decline, he developed a drug problem from which he recovered. In November 2003, however, he was arrested for drunk driving that included a charge of battery to a police officer, which was later dropped. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail and community service.

1994

Release of his autobiography, "Rhinestone Cowboy". [1994]

1992

Believed his singing voice improved after he quit smoking on 15 March 1992.

1990

In the 1990s, Glen released a series of gospel albums, which opened up new vistas for the star and garnered a prestigious Dove Award.

1989

Gave up drinking alcohol in 1989, apart from a relapse in 2003.

1987

His eldest daughter from his first marriage, Debbie Campbell, joined his stage show in 1987 and has toured with him ever since.

1983

Children with Kim Campbell (nee Woollen): Cal Campbell (born in 1983); Shannon Campbell (born in 1985); and Ashley Campbell (born in 1986). Cal and Shannon both have their own bands and play locally in L.A. and Phoenix (AZ), and Ashley attends Pepperdine University,in Malibu, CA, as a Theatre major.

1980

Had a son, Dillon Ian Campbell, born 1980, with his third wife Sarah. They divorced three weeks after she gave birth.

1969

Was hand-picked by actor John Wayne to play alongside him in the western film True Grit (1969), which gave Campbell a Golden Globe nomination for "Most Promising Newcomer," and had a hit with the title song which was nominated for an Academy Award. He performed it live at that year's Academy Awards Show.

1964

The 1964 hit "Little Honda" by The Hondells was actually recorded by a group of studio musicians, including Campbell on lead guitar and Hal Blaine on drums. The group known as The Hondells was put together for touring purposes after the song became a hit, but they had nothing to do with the actual recording of the song itself.

1962

Played rhythm guitar on two #1 Billboard pop hits: Shelley Fabares' "Johnny Angel" (from 1962) & Frank Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night" (from 1966).

1960

Before finally enjoying success on his own in the late 1960s, he was one of the top studio guitarists on the West Coast for more than a decade. A list of performers he accompanied reads almost like a who's-who of the top names of the era and includes Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Nat 'King' Cole, Frankie Laine, Ricky Nelson, Jan Berry and Dean Torrence (aka Jan and Dean), Judy Garland, Dean Martin, The Kingston Trio (contributing a fourth voice on their 1963 hit "Desert Pete," you can easily hear him on the chorus), The Crickets and The Limeliters.

1956

His first child, a son, died as an infant. His daughter, Deborah, was born in 1956.

1936

Glen Campbell was born on April 22, 1936 in Billstown, Arkansas, USA as Glen Travis Campbell. He was married to Kim Campbell, Sarah Jan Barg Davis, Billie Jean Nunley and Diane Kirk.