Chris Cornell
| Born | July 20, 1964 |
| Hometown | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.89m) |
| Spouse | Vicky Karayiannis, Susan Silver |
| Children | Lillian Jean Cornell, Christopher Nicholas Cornell, Toni Cornell |
| Parents | Karen Cornell, Edward Boyle |
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