Rick Springfield is an Australian singer, songwriter, musician, and actor who is best known for his 1981 hit song “Jessie’s Girl”. He is also known for his roles in the soap opera General Hospital and the NBC drama series High Tide. Springfield has sold over 25 million records worldwide and is a recipient of the ASCAP Founders Award. He has also been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance.
Early Life of Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield was born Richard Lewis Springthorpe on August 23, 1949, in South Wentworthville, Sydney, Australia. He is the son of Eileen Louise (née McCallum) and Norman James Springthorpe. Springfield was raised in a strict Catholic household and attended the Catholic school, St. Patrick’s Marist Brothers. He began playing guitar at the age of 12 and soon joined his first band, The Mavericks. Springfield moved to the United States in 1971 and worked as a bus driver for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Career and Personal Life of Rick Springfield
In 1972, Springfield released his debut single “Speak to the Sky” which became a hit in Australia. He released his first album Beginnings in 1973 and followed it up with the album Comic Book Heroes in 1974. In 1981, Springfield achieved international fame with the release of his hit single “Jessie’s Girl” which reached the top of the Billboard charts. The song was later nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance. Springfield has also released several additional albums and had a successful career as an actor. He appeared in the soap opera General Hospital and the NBC drama series High Tide.
In 1984, Springfield married actress Barbara Porter and the couple had two children. They later divorced in 2008. Springfield has been in a relationship with actress and model Linda Gray since 2011.
Net Worth and Facts of Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He has sold over 25 million records worldwide and has been nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2013, Springfield was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is an avid supporter of animal rights and has been an active member of the Humane Society. Springfield is also an active social media user and has over 200,000 followers on Instagram.
Rick Springfield is a successful singer, songwriter, musician, and actor who is best known for his 1981 hit song “Jessie’s Girl”. He has sold over 25 million records worldwide and has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Springfield has also had a successful career as an actor and has been in a relationship with actress and model Linda Gray since 2011. He is an avid supporter of animal rights and has an estimated net worth of $10 million.