Connie Francis is an iconic American pop singer and actress, widely regarded as one of the most successful female vocalists of the 1950s and 1960s.
Connie Francis Biography
| Real Name | Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero |
| Nickname | Connie Francis |
| Profession | Actress, singer, voice artist |
| Date of Birth | 12 December 1937 |
| Age | 87 years (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | Italian-American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Watching movies, playing Scrabble, writing, reading, and shopping |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Newark Arts High School Belleville High School |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | High school graduation (1995) |
Connie Francis Age
Connie Francis was born on 12 December 1937 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. She was 87 years old at the time of her death, and her zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Connie Francis Husband
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Tony Ferretti (2003 to 2022: his death) |
| Spouse/Husband | Dick Kanellis (m. 1964, div. 1964) Izzy Marion (m. 1971, div. 1971) Joe Garzilli (m. 1973, div. 1980) Bob Parkinson (m. 1985, div. 1985) |
| Children | Son – Joseph Jr. Daughter – None |
Connie Francis Family
| Father’s Name | George Franconero |
| Mother’s Name | Ida Frnaconero |
| Brother’s Name | George Franconero Jr. (murdered by Mafia hitmen in 1981) |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1956: Rock, Rock, Rock TV – 1966: The Sister and the Savage Song – 1955: Freddy |
| Awards | Update soon |
Connie Francis Movies/Television
- 1956 – Rock, Rock, Rock
- 1957 – Jamboree
- 1958 – The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw
- 1960 – Where the Boys Are
- 1963 – Follow the Boys
- 1964 – Looking for Love
- 1965 – When The boys meet the Girls
- 1966 – The Sister and the Savage (Television)
Connie Francis Songs
- 1955 – Freddy, Make Him Jealous, My Treasure
- 1956 – My First Real Love, Send for My Baby
- 1975 – Eighteen, The Majesty of Love, Who’s Sorry Now
- 1958 – Heartaches, Stupid Cupid, Fallin, My Happiness
- 1959 –If I Didn’t Care, Lipstick on Your Collar, Among My Souvenirs
- 1960 – Mama, MY Heart Has a Mind of Its, Many Tears Ago
- 1962 – Together, Dreamboat, Second Hand Love, Vacation,
- 1963 – Follow the Boys, Your Other Love
- 1964 – Blue Winter,
- 1965 – Wishing It Was You, Forget Domani, Jealous Heart
- 1966 – Love Is Me, Love is You, So Nice, Spanish Night and You
- 1967 – Time Alone Will Tell, My Heart Cries for You, Lonely Again
- 1968 – I Don’t Wanna Play House
- 1969 – The Wedding Cake
Connie Francis Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 156 cm In meters – 1.56 m In feet & inches – 5’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 58 kg In pounds – 126 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Petite |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
Connie Francis’ Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 16 July 2025 |
| Place of Death | Not known |
| Cause of Death | Natural (peacefully) |
Connie Francis Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $25 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Acting, singing, voice artist, and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Connie Francis
- Connie Francis was born in Newark, New Jersey, to an Italian-American family.
- She spent her first years in the Crown Heights, Brooklyn area before the family moved to New Jersey.
- After she had success with recording an album in another language, her example was followed by others like Brenda Lee.
- She almost accepted a scholarship to New York University but pursued music full-time instead.
- She had a resurgence in 2025 due to her song “Pretty Little Baby” going viral on TikTok.
- She went to pageants and talent shows as a singer and according actress.
- Connie Francis was on Startime Kids on NBC in the mid-1950s.
- She was one of the highest-charting female solo singers in the 1950s and 1960s.
- She graduated as salutatorian from Belleville High School Class of 1955.
- Francis died on July 16, 2015, at the age of 87.
FAQ:
How old was Connie Francis?
87 years (at the time of death in 2025)
What is Connie Francis’s net worth?
As of 2025, Connie Francis’s estimated net worth is $25 million.
Who is Connie Francis’s son?
Actress Connie Francis had a son named Joseph Garzilli Jr.