John Farnham Net Worth
John Farnham Net Worth is
$15 Million
John Farnham Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
John Peter Farnham AO, is an English-born Australian pop singer. Farnham was a teen pop idol from 1964 to 1979, and has since forged a career as an adult contemporary singer. His career has mostly been as a solo artist although he temporarily replaced Glenn Shorrock as lead ... | Net Worth | $15 Million |
| Date Of Birth | July 1, 1949 |
| Place Of Birth | Dagenham, United Kingdom |
| Profession | Singer, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Actor |
| Nationality | England |
| Spouse | Jillian Billman (m. 1973) |
| Children | Robert Farnham, James Farnham |
| Nicknames | John Earnham , Johnny Farnham , John Peter Farnham , The Voice , Whispering Jack , John Peter Farnham AO , Farnsy |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Finished Australia wide tour "The Last Time" on June 15th 2003. Has just finished recording a new version of Queen's "We will rock you" to be the Rugby 2003 Anthem. [September 2003] |
| 2 | Pictured on a 60¢ Australian commemorative postage stamp in the Living Legends series, issued 18 January 2013. Other performers honored in this issue were 'Paul Kelly (III)', Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Kylie Minogue, Olivia Newton-John, AC/DC, Cold Chisel, INXS, Men at Work, and The Seekers. |
| 3 | A former plumber. |
| 4 | He replaced Glen Shorrock as the lead singer for the Little River Band in 1982 making his debut on the Greatest Hits LP with the hit 'The Other Guy' as well as the band's last few hits with 'We Too' and 'You're Driving Me Out of My Mind' (both 1983) and 1985's 'Playing to Win' |
| 5 | Holds the record for the 'Most broken microphone stands'. |
| 6 | 'Sadie the Cleaning Lady' which was John's 1967 hit, is one of the most famous songs in Australian history. The audience is always yelling the name of this song at concerts. |
| 7 | Father of Queen of the Damned (2002) star, Robert Farnham. |
| 8 | Named Australia's man of the year in 1988. |
| 9 | Performed at the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, with Olivia Newton-John. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gintberg på kanten | 2016 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
| Red Oaks | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Voice | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa | 2013 | performer: "You're the Voice" | |
| Celebrity Splash! Australia | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013 | ||
| Dancing with the Stars | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| 20 to 1 | 2007-2010 | TV Series documentary performer - 4 episodes | |
| It Takes Two | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Hot Rod | 2007 | performer: "You're the Voice" | |
| Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Australian Idol | 2003-2005 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
| Under the Lighthouse Dancing | 1997 | performer: "Angels" | |
| Top of the Pops | 1987 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Whispering Jack: In Concert | 1987 | Video performer: "Pressure Down", "One Step Away", "Going, Going, Gone", "Paper Paradise", "Infatuation", "Let Me Out", "A Touch Of Paradise", "When The War Is Over", "Comic Conversations", "All In Love Is Fair", "Amazing Grace", "Reasons", "No One Comes Close", "Trouble", "Love To Shine", "Playing To Win", "One", "Down On The Border", "Help", "You're The Voice" / writer: "Going, Going, Gone", "Let Me Out", "A Touch Of Paradise", "Playing To Win" | |
| Rad | 1986 | performer: "Break the Ice", "Love Theme from 'Rad'", "Thunder in Your Heart" | |
| Fletch | 1985 | performer: "Running For Love" | |
| The Slugger's Wife | 1985 | performer: "LOVE IT'S JUST THE WAY IT GOES" | |
| Savage Streets | 1984 | music: "Nothing's Gonna Stand In Our Way" Instrumental / performer: "Justice For One" instrumental, "Nothing's Gonna Stand In Our Way" Instrumental, "Innocent Hearts", "The Quiet Ones You Gotta Watch" / producer: "Justice For One" instrumental, "Nothing's Gonna Stand In Our Way" Instrumental, "Innocent Hearts", "The Quiet Ones You Gotta Watch" / writer: "Justice For One" instrumental, "The Quiet Ones You Gotta Watch" | |
| Voyage of the Rock Aliens | 1984 | performer: "My World Is Empty Without You" | |
| The Don Lane Show | 1975-1976 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| The Ernie Sigley Show | 1974-1975 | TV Series performer - 6 episodes | |
| The Graham Kennedy Show | 1972-1975 | TV Series performer - 8 episodes | |
| Countdown | 1974 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| Ted Hamilton and Johnny Farnham, Together Again for the Very First Time | 1973 | TV Movie performer: "Blue Suede Shoes", "Only You", "Jailhouse Rock", "Chantilly Lace", "See You Later Alligator", "Rock Around the Clock", "Everything Is out of Season" - as Johnny Farnham | |
| In Melbourne Tonight | 1969-1970 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| The Johnny Farnham Special | 1969 | TV Movie performer: "In My Room", "My Yiddishe Momme", "Sunday Will Never Be the Same" - as Johnny Farnham / writer: "In My Room" |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preaching to the Perverted | 1997 | Bouncer / Roadie | |
| Abra Cadabra | 1983 | Abra Cadabra (voice) | |
| At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture | 1983 | Policeman | |
| Bobby Dazzler | 1977-1978 | TV Series | Bobby Farrell |
| Me & Mr Thorne | 1976 | TV Movie | Bobby Fletcher |
| The Last of the Australians | 1975 | TV Series | Salesman |
| Division 4 | 1975 | TV Series | Tom |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Homicide | 2009 | TV Series song performer - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Australian Music Community Presents: Sound Relief | 2009/I | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Great Outdoors | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Rove Live | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| 60 Minutes | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony | 2000 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Games | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hey Hey, It's Saturday | 1999 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Panel | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Russell Gilbert Show | 1998 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Main Event | 1998 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The D Generation: The Bottom Drawer | 1997 | Video short | Himself |
| The Late Show | 1992-1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| Fast Forward | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Prince's Trust Rock Gala | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Home and Away | 1988 | TV Series | Himself |
| Cliff Richard - 30 års jubilæum | 1988 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Top of the Pops | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| Whispering Jack: In Concert | 1987 | Video | Himself |
| The Royal Charity Concert | 1980 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Opportunity Knocks | 1976 | TV Series | Himself - Host: Sydney |
| The Don Lane Show | 1975-1976 | TV Series | Himself |
| Opportunity Knocks | 1976 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| The Ernie Sigley Show | 1974-1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Graham Kennedy Show | 1972-1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| Countdown | 1974 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself |
| It's Magic | 1974 | TV Series | Himself (as Johnny Farnham) |
| Ted Hamilton and Johnny Farnham, Together Again for the Very First Time | 1973 | TV Movie | Himself (as Johnny Farnham) |
| The 15th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | 1973 | TV Special | Himself |
| Caravan Holiday | 1972 | Short | Himself (as Johnny Farnham) |
| The 14th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | 1972 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 13th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | 1971 | TV Special | Himself |
| In Melbourne Tonight | 1969-1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| Sounds Like Us | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 12th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | 1970 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Mike Walsh Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| Popcorn | 1969 | Documentary | Himself (as Johnny Farnham) |
| The Johnny Farnham Special | 1969 | TV Movie | Himself (as Johnny Farnham) |
| The 11th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | 1969 | TV Special | Himself |
| Uptight | 1968 | TV Series | Himself |
| Country and Western Hour | 1963 | TV Series | Himself (as Johnny Farnham) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 to 1 | 2007-2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Rove Live | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Home and Away | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Young Talent Time: The Collection | 2003 | Video | Himself |
| The Mike Walsh Show | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ARIA Music Award | ARIA Music Awards | Best Adult Comtemporary Album | For the album "Whispering Jack." |
| 1987 | ARIA Music Award | ARIA Music Awards | Best Male Artist | |
| 1987 | ARIA Music Award | ARIA Music Awards | Highest Selling Single | For the song "You're the Voice." |
| 1987 | ARIA Music Award | ARIA Music Awards | Highest Selling Album | For the album "Whispering Jack." |
| 1987 | ARIA Music Award | ARIA Music Awards | Single of the Year | For the song "You're the Voice." |
| 1987 | ARIA Music Award | ARIA Music Awards | Album of the Year | For the album "Whispering Jack." |
| 1970 | Logie | Logie Awards | Teengage Personality |
Known for movies
Savage Streets (1984)
as Soundtrack
Hot Rod (2007)
as Soundtrack
Fletch (1985)
as Soundtrack
Whispering Jack: In Concert (1987)
as Himself