New Orleans-based lawyer and father of musician and actor Harry Connick, Jr. He became District Attorney of New Orleans in 1973.

Before Fame

He joined the United States Navy during World War II. He later studied business at Loyola University, New Orleans and law at Tulane University.

Trivia

He and his wife established two New Orleans music stores.

Family Life

His first wife, Anita Livingston, was a professional flautist-turned-attorney. The couple raised two children: Suzanna and Harry Connick, Jr.

Associated With

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas defended Connick against charges of wrongful handling of New Orleans murder cases.