Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
- January 5, 2024
- Jazz Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. |
| Occupation | Jazz Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 11, 1974(1974-08-11) |
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | West Virginia |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Biography
| Name | Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. |
| Birthday | Aug 11 |
| Birth Year | 1974 |
| Place Of Birth | West Virginia |
| Home Town | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Jennifer Carter |
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Singer who was born on August 11, 1974 in West Virginia, West Virginia, United States. Known best as the winner of the 2011 season of the NBC series America’s Got Talent, this jazz vocalist released his debut album, That’s Life, in late 2011. The recording peaked at #34 on United States music charts.
His performance of the Frank Sinatra hit “My Way” earned him the America’s Got Talent championship title and its accompanying one-million-dollar prize.
He worked as a car washer during the months leading up to his TV performances, and after his home had been robbed, he was nearly destitute when he arrived to audition for America’s Got Talent in 2010. Landau has five children Michael Cross, Marcus Murphy, Morgan Murphy, Terrick Murphy, and Logan Murphy. Landau has released three albums, and also obtained a Doctorate of Music. He continues to tour and sell out shows across the world.
After winning, Murphy signed to Sony Records and Columbia Records, and released his first album That’s Life on November 21, 2011. The album debuted at No. 34 on the Billboard 200, selling 28,000 copies, then fell to No. 41 the next week on the charts. It debuted at number one on the Billboard jazz charts, and also reached No. 1 in the Jazz category on Amazon.com. By May 2017, the album had sold 156,000 copies.
A native of Logan, West Virginia, he spent the later years of his childhood in Detroit, Michigan. When he returned to his hometown in his twenties, he married childhood friend Jennifer Carter.
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Jazz Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. is one of the richest Jazz Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In his late teens, he dropped out of high school to support his family and suffered a period of homelessness. In his thirties, when he auditioned for America’s Got Talent, he was still living in poverty.
His Season Six judges for America’s Got Talent were Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel, and Piers Morgan.
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. (born August 11, 1974) is an American jazz singer from Logan County, West Virginia. He received national attention for winning the sixth season of the NBC reality show America’s Got Talent. Landau has sold out over 100 concerts over three continents. He has performed everywhere from Ceasar’s Palace to The Apollo Theater.
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Who is Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Landau Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. celebrates birthday on August 11 of every year.
Where is Landau Eugene Murphy Jr now?
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
Spouse| Peyton Konchesky
How old is Landau Murphy Jr?
48 years (August 11, 1974)
What year did Landau Eugene Murphy win America's got talent?
Murphy broke onto the global stage in 2011, winning season six of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Since then, he has used his fame to raise millions of dollars for charities that help children and the homeless, and he serves on the board of directors for the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia.
Who Won America's Got Talent in 2011?
The eleventh season was won by singer and ukuleleist Grace VanderWaal , with mentalist duo The Clairvoyants finishing second, and magician Jon Dorenbos placing third. During its broadcast, the season averaged around 11.44 million viewers.
Who is the oldest person to win America's got talent?
Colin Thackery
Years active| 2019–present
Labels| Decca