Began playing the piano at age three (date approximate)

Performed with professional musicians on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana

Was keyboard player with the jazz band Dr Delf and the Killer Groove

Signed to a recording contract by Columbia Records

Released first solo piano album, "Harry Connick, Jr."

Had success with vocal contributions to the jazzy soundtrack to the film "When Harry Met Sally..."

Made his Broadway debut in concert show, "An Evening With Harry Connick Jr and His Orchestra" at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater

Headlined the "Great Performances" broadcast "Harry Connick, Jr. & His Orchestra: Swinging Out With Harry" (PBS)

Film debut as the tail gunner of the renowned WWII aircraft "Memphis Belle"

Had featured role as college student in "Little Man Tate", directed by Jodie Foster

Arrested and charged with the criminal possession of a 9mm pistol at JFK Airport in NYC

Produced and starred in a 27-second public service announcement warning the public not to carry unlicensed firearms

Cast as a serial killer in "Copycat"

Played a fighter pilot in the blockbuster "Independence Day"

Romanced Sandra Bullock in "Hope Floats"

Lent his voice to animation project, "The Iron Giant"

Portrayed a wrongly-convicted ex-con who must prove he is innocent of murder in "Wayward Son"

Cast as Lieutenant Cable in the TV remake of "South Pacific"

Made debut as stage composer with the score for the musical "Thou Shalt Not", adapted from the novel "Therese Raquin"

Had a recurring role on "Will & Grace" (NBC) as Dr. Leo Markus, Grace's husband

Received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Only You)

Broadway debut, playing the lead in a revival of "The Pajama Game"; earned a Tony nomination

Played Ashley Judd's violent ex-husband in "Bug"