Van Morrison
| Born | August 31, 1945 |
| Hometown | Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Net worth | $90 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Michelle Rocca, Janet (Planet) Minto |
| Children | Shana Morrison |
| Parents | Violet Stitt Morrison, George Morrison |
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