| Celebrated Name: | Neil Diamond |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Neil Leslie Diamond |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 83 years old |
| Birth Date: | 24 January 1941 |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 79 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Katie McNeil (m. 2012), Marcia Murphey (m. 1969–1995), Jayne Posner (m. 1963–1969) |
| Children: | Yes (Jesse Diamond, Elyn Diamond, Micah Diamond, Marjorie Diamond) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | Singer-songwriter, musician and actor |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $200 million |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Neil Diamond is an American musician, singer, actor, and songwriter who is known for releasing almost all hit singles. For the No. 1 Singles, he has Cracking Rosie, Longfellow Serenade, If You Know What I Mean, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers and Yesterday’s songs. Also, Song Sung Blue, I’ve Been This Way Before, Desiree, American and Heart light.
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Early Life
Neil Diamond was born in 1941 on 24th January to Rose and Akeeba Diamond. His birthplace was Brooklyn, New York. Diamond’s father is a dry goods merchant and has ever served in the army.
He attended Erasmus Hall High School before transferring to Abraham Lincoln High School. Neil was offered a fencing scholarship at New York University. There he was a pre-med major.
Diamond was in his senior year when Sunbeam Music Publishing offered him a job. He accepted it and dropped out of college.
Personal Life
His first wife was Jaye Posner who had become a school teacher. She was his high school sweetheart. The two had two daughters, namely Elyn and Marjorie. The couple separated in 1967 and divorced two years later.
He remarried in 1969 to Marcia Murphey. She was a production assistant. They were blessed with two sons Micah and Jesse. Their marriage ended after 25 years.
There existed a lengthy relationship between him and Rae Farley. It had started in 1996 after they met in Brisbane, Australia.
In 2012, he and Katie Mc Neil, who was his manager, got married. Their age difference is almost 30 years.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 24 January 1941, Neil Diamond is 83 years old as of today’s date 26th December 2024. His height is 1.83 m tall, and weight is 79 kg.
Career
The Sunbeam Music did not rehire him after the 16 weeks they had agreed on earlier. He, therefore, decided to write his songs. Diamond then formed a due with Jack Parker and released two unsuccessful singles in 1962. Later that year, he signed with the Columbia Records. As a songwriter, his first successful song was for Jay and the Americans titled Sunday and Me. Others were for the Monkees which include I’m a Believer, A Little Bit You, Love to love, A Bit Me and Look Out.
After signing with Universal Records then called Uni Records, Diamond’S debut single was Velvet Gloves and Spit. He later migrated to Los Angeles and released some songs. They include Holly Holy, Song Sung Blue, Sweet Caroline and Crackling Rosie. Dreams in the title of the album he released in 2010 on 2nd November.
Awards & Achievements
In 1974, Neil won a Golden Globe Award. He earned an ASCAP Award in 1991. Also a Grammy Award and a Razzie Award in 1974 and 1981, respectively. Diamond received a star on the Walk of Fame in 2012. The many awards are proof that he is excellent at what he does.
Net Worth & Salary of Neil Diamond in 2024
As of December 2024, Neil Diamond has an estimated net worth of around $200 million. His primary source of income is his acting career. At first, he worked for the Sunbeam Music and weeks and earned a weekly salary of $50. The value of the amount would have been $396 as of 2016. Having produced some No.1 Singles translates to substantial sales of the same. Therefore, he gets to sell many copies as single as well as albums. In addition to that, he is an actor who has played several roles on television.
Neil Diamond is an award-winning musician. He is also a great performer and songwriter. He has released more than ten singles that have become No. 1 singles. Diamond worked at Sunbeam Music for sixteen weeks. Some of his hits include You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Song Sung Blue, and America. Also, he has more than three albums.
I met Neil in 1967 at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village. Have been a fan ever since!
I would love to meet Neil. I have been a fan since the first time I heard “Solitary Man”. I play that song on guitar and raise my voice to sing it. He has been an inspiration for me and my music. I am hoping I can actually get to see and hear him when he comes to Boston. If I ever did get to meet him, it would be the meeting of one of my musical hero’s. If you read this Neil, all I can say is Thank You.
I am falling for him at 78 years. School girls still dream!♥️
Seriously his music is fantastic!!! His deep smooth voice is rare and delightful!
I still have a crush on Neil Diamond, I am also from Brooklyn NY & this may sound strange but I always wondered if his daughter went to the Neighborhood Playhouse school because my son also went there and there was this little girl that my son Robert liked and her last name was Diamond ~ oh well, just wondering. Be well Neil.
The music of Neil Diamond has toughed me deeply for many years, beginning with “Solitary Man” and crescendoing with “I Am I Said” Everything he did was solid gold. He is the single greatest singer/song writer from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s on into the 90’s. Thank you Neil Diamond.
“His primary source of income is his acting career.”
Are you on drugs or just stupid?
Surely you jest, Decker. For you I would suggest keeping your mouth shut and appear stupid. Rather than saying something and removing all doubt