What is Patti Austin Net Worth?
Patti Austin is an American singer, songwriter, and actress with a net worth of $3 million. She has released more than two dozen albums throughout her career and has had multiple hits on the Billboard charts. In addition to her music career, she has also starred in several films and television shows. She was inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame in 2019 for her contributions to music.
Patti Austin Early Life
Patti Austin was born on August 10, 1948 in Harlem, New York City. Her mother was a jazz singer and her father was a saxophonist. At the age of four, she began singing with gospel groups around New York City and eventually joined Quincy Jones’s band at age 16. She went on to attend the High School of Music & Art in Manhattan before going on to major in music at Syracuse University.
After college, Patti moved back to New York City where she worked as a session singer for artists such as Luther Vandross and Paul Simon before launching her solo career in 1975 with the release of her self-titled debut album. The album spawned two hit singles “Every Home Should Have One” and “Baby Come To Me” which both charted on the R&B charts.
Throughout the late 70s and early 80s, Patti continued to release albums that produced several hits including “Do You Love Me” which reached #1 on the R&B chart and #7 on the pop chart in 1982. She also collaborated with Michael Jackson on his hit single “The Lady In My Life” from his Thriller album which won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group that year.
In 1985, Patti released her most successful album Gettin’ Away With Murder which featured two Top 10 singles “Honey For The Bees” and “The Heat Of Heat” both reaching #6 on the R&B charts respectively. The album peaked at #18 on Billboard 200 Album Chart becoming one of her most successful albums ever released.
Patti Austin Career
Throughout her long career, Patti has collaborated with some of music’s biggest names such as James Ingram, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones among others who have helped shape her sound over time while still remaining true to herself as an artist. She has also been featured on numerous soundtracks including Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit (1993), Space Jam (1996) and Shrek 2 (2004).
In addition to music, Patti has also had success in acting appearing in films such as I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), House Party (1990) and Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998). She also made guest appearances on TV shows such as Moesha (1996)and Girlfriends (2003).
Patti Austin Biography
Patti is currently signed to Shanachie Records who will be releasing her new album Avant Gershwin later this year featuring covers of classic songs by George Gershwin along with original material written by herself and other songwriters including Desmond Child who wrote Aerosmith’s hit song “Angel”.
In 2013 she received an honorary doctorate degree from Syracuse University for all of her accomplishments throughout her career thus far making it even more impressive that she started out so young singing gospel music around NYC at just 4 years old!
Patti Austin Height & Weight
Patti stands 5 feet 4 inches tall (~163 cm) and weighs approximately 120 lbs (~55 kg). Her zodiac sign is Leo according to astrological records based off of birth date provided above.
Date Of Birth Of Patti Austin
Patti Austin was born August 10th 1948 making her 71 years old today! This makes sense considering all that she’s accomplished during those years!
Patti Austin Nationality
Patti is an American citizen through birthright having been born in Harlem New York City USA!