The band A-ha, released ten studio albums internationally after their initial hit “Undertake Me” in 1985. Morten Harket was created in Kongsberg, Norway, and was raised in Asker, among a family group of bakers. He started his music profession singing for the blues band, Soldier Blue, in Norway, and formed A-ha with fellow musicians, Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, and Magne Furuholmen in 1982. The band relocated to London, and released their initial one in 1984. The tune took multiple re-information, and a today iconic music video, to finally capture on with audiences, however the track, “UNDERTAKE Me”, has remained well-known to this day. Who’s Morten Harket: Skilled and well-known pop singer and songwriter from Norway. Their farewell concert at the Oslo Spektrum sold-out in 2 hours. Morten Harket is well known for his astonishing vocal range and choir-boy-like falsetto. He provides released five solo studio albums, and has gained multiple Norwegian music awards as a solo artist. Despite getting essentially a one-hit-wonder in the usa, Morten Harket and a-ha have sold over 60 million albums and 20 million singles throughout their career to time. In 2015, the group members reunited once again and released an album known as “Cast in Metal”. They continued release a nine studio albums also to tour continuously before disbanding this year 2010. The band produced of business lead vocalist Morten Harket, guitarist Pual Waaktaar-Savory and keyboardist Magne Furholem was produced on September 14, 1982. Early Lifestyle (Childhood): Born and was raised in Kongsberg,Norway from the daddy Reidar Harket and the mom Henny Harket.He has 3 brothers and a single sister. Interesting Specifics: Harket comes with an estimated net worthy of of $50 million. Born on September 14, 1959, Morten Harket is a well-known Norwegian musician who’s well-known for being the business lead singer of the synthpop/rock band A-ha.Before A-ha band,he was the lead singer of the band Souldier Blue. Morten Harket provides released many albums and singles in his profession and he has had the opportunity to earn great sum from it.He has 3 kids from Camilla and two kids from on-off relationship. Accomplishment: He has attained many awards plus some of these are Green Music Award,Best Album Award,Tune of the entire year,Male Performer of the entire year.Spellemann of the entire year and others. It’s been stated that the entire quantity of Morten Harket net worthy of gets to 50 million dollars, making him among the richest musicians in the market. Morten Harket is mainly known for his profession in the group known as A-ha, where he was the leading singer. The group became observed all around the globe and it served among the main resources of increasing the entire estimate of Morten Harket net well worth, as well. It had been founded in 1982. In 2005, the group released an album known as “Analogue”, which became successful in depends upon. In 2010 2010, nevertheless, the group members went their own methods. The last concert the band performed was in Oslo, Norway. Their 2010 tour “Closing on a higher Note”, spanned many continents and grossed over $90 million US dollars (500 million Swedish Kroner). Morten Harket was wedded to his ex-wife, Camilla Malmqvist on February 11, 1989. Furthermore to his profession with A-ha, Morten Harket is certainly a solo act which career in addition has added up to the entire size of Morten Harket net worthy of. They are jointly since then plus they are blessed with one girl called Carmen. Before he became a member of A-ha, Morten Harket was using the group known as Souldier Blue, which generally performed in nightclubs in Oslo. In 1982, Morten Harket continued a venture, which produced him mainly known – that getting the group A-ha. In 1985, A-ha became regarded internationally if they released their most effective single called “Undertake Me”. Morten Harket was its leading singer. Various other members of A-ha had been Magne Furuholmen, a key pad participant, and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, a guitarist. The trio transferred from Norway to London to be able to have more possibilities as a group. After the releases of most of the successful albums, A-ha released “Memorial Beach”, which didn’t be considered a success and following its release, A-ha associates made a decision to disband. In 1984, A-ha released their initial one, which became their most well-known and most effective one, called “Undertake Me”. Since this time around, A-ha offers released a few compilation albums and four studio albums. The solitary was instrumental to make the 1st album of the group effective since it eventually sold a lot more than 10 million copies in depends upon. The name of the debut album was “Hunting Large and Low”. The next album of A-ha premiered immediately after, called “Scoundrel Times”, which was accompanied by a third and 4th albums, called “Stick to These Roads” and “East of sunlight, West of the Moon”, respectively. The product sales of most of these albums also have increased the quantity of Morten Harket net well worth. There, A-ha was handled by two different people – John Ratcliff and Terry Slater. In 1998, nevertheless, they came back to the music market to be able to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize concert. The product sales of this single also have increased the entire sum of Morten Harket net well worth. The group were able to launch 10 studio albums before they disbanded. The album was titled as platinum in britain. In ’09 2009, A-ha released their last studio album called “Base of the Mountain”.He was the church’s chief choir. He was created in Kongsberg, Norway and he spent his childhood there.Morten Harket net well worth: Morten Harket is a Norwegian musician who also has a net well worth of $60 million dollars. He belongs to White colored ethnicity and his nationality is definitely Norwegian. In the same yr, the band continued a world tour, you start with their 1st gig in Rio de Janeiro. The few was blessed with three kids: Jakob Oscar Martinus Malmqvist, Jonathan Henning Adler Malmquist Harket, and Anna Katharina Tomine Malmquist Harket. These were happy and collectively for approximately 9 years and the few got divorced in 1998. Currently, he’s a relationship along with his girlfriend, Inez Andersson and the few is dating one another since 2005. As a solo take action, he offers released six studio albums.He’s the business lead singer of the Norwegian rock-band named A-ha. The band was produced in Norway plus they transferred to London for seeking a music profession. Personal Lifestyle: Harket was wedded to Swedish celebrity Camilla Malmquist and got divorced after 9 years of relationship. His latest net value was approximated to be around $50.00$ 50 million.
Known for movies
This Is 40 (2012) as Soundtrack
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) as Soundtrack
Sing Street (2016) as Soundtrack
BASEketball (1998) as Soundtrack
Quick Facts
Full Name
Morten Harket
Net Worth
$50 Million
Date Of Birth
September 14, 1959
Height
1.82 m
Profession
Film Score Composer, Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Do You Remember Me?, Scared Of Heights, A Kind of Christmas Card
Nationality
Norwegian
Spouse
Camilla Malmquist Harket
Children
Tomine Harket, Jonathan Harket, Henny Harket, Karmen Harket, Jakob Harket, Do You Remember Me?, Scared Of Heights, A Kind of Christmas Card
Parents
Reidar Harket, Henny Harket, Do You Remember Me?, Scared Of Heights, A Kind of Christmas Card
Siblings
Håkon Harket, Ingunn Harket, Gunvald Harket, Kjetil Harket, Do You Remember Me?, Scared Of Heights, A Kind of Christmas Card
On July 2nd 2005 he and his collegues in A-Ha performed at the LIVE 8 concert in Berlin, Germany. The concert was one of 9 similar concerts around the world, as part of Bob Geldof's Live 8 concert campaign. An audience of 150,000 was present at the Brandenburger Gate in Berlin. [July 2005]
2
Invited to Chile, South America where A-Ha performed at the Viña del Mar Festival 24th February 2006. [February 2006]
3
Touring Russia from 1st November to 11 November [November 2006]
4
A-Ha announced in June 2005, that they would play their first concert on American soil, since 1986. The concert will take place in New York 12th of September 2005. [June 2005]
5
Held a concert at a small venue called Shepherds Bush Empire for around 2,000 fans. Live set included songs Birthright and White Dwarf from their Analogue album which were played for the first time in London. [February 2006]
6
Held a concert and autograph signing session at HMV Oxford Street, London. 500 Wristbands given out, more fans queued overnight than wristbands available. [January 2006]
7
Currently working in studio, together with his two other colleagues in A-Ha (Magne Furuholmen Pål Waaktaar) on their 8th album. It will be released later this year with a following tour. [May 2005]
8
After launching their 13th album last year a-ha's 2010 world tour is the last chance to see the band in concert before they retire at the end of this year!The 'Ending on a High Note' tour will cover four continents and 15 countries. [March 2010]
9
His former personal assistant, Inez Andersson, has been his girlfriend since 2005. They have 1 daughter together, Karmen Poppy, who was born on 16th September 2008.
10
30th October 2006: Attended the Q Music Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London where A-Ha received the "Inspiration" Award 2006.
11
Started playing piano at the age of 4 - his roots are firmly set in classical music.
12
He has a 5 octave voice and he tends to forget his lyrics on stage.
13
The first rock album he ever heard was by Uriah Heep at the age of 16... before that he was oblivious to rock music.
14
Daughter, Henny, with Anne Mette Undlien, born February 6, 2003.
15
Son of Henny and Reidar Harket.
16
Children with Camilla: Jacob Oscar Martinus Malmquist Harket (b. May 14, 1989), Jonathan Henning Adler Malmquist Harket (b. December 30, 1990) and Anne Katharina Tomine Malmquist Harket (b. April 14, 1993, uses Tomine as her first name).
17
The first live album of A-Ha will be released in March across Europe and is called 'How can I sleep with your voice in my head' (2003).
18
The new A-Ha album is called 'Lifelines' (2002).
19
Their first single which is released is called 'Summer Moved On' - no.1 in the Norwegian Pop Charts
20
Their comeback album from 2000 is called 'Minor Earth, Major Sky'.
21
He reunited with A-Ha in 1998.
22
Political interests: Is fighting for the rights and freedom of the people of East Timor. Gave 60 interviews a day during the days of the "Take on me" glory. Before the comeback, he contributed to the making of 4 A-Ha-songs only ("Take On Me", "Living A Boy's Adventure Tale", "Stay On These Roads" and "Touchy!").
23
Brother of Kjetil Harket.
24
Hobby: photography.
25
Start of the relationship with Camilla Malmquist.
26
(1985-1986) Had a relationship with Bunty Bailey, the girl in A-Ha's video clip of their first hit 'Take on me'.
Filmography
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Who's Doing the Dishes?
2016
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
2016
writer: "Take On Me"
Cuéntame
2016
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Sing Street
2016
writer: "Take on Me"
Glee
2013-2015
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Dancing with the Stars
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Tu cara me suena - Argentina
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guapas
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Eshche odin god
2014
writer: "Take on Me"
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
2014
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
2013 Billboard Music Awards
2013
TV Special performer: "Feel This Moment/Take On Me" / writer: "Feel This Moment/Take On Me"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2012-2013
TV Series writer - 5 episodes
This Is 40
2012
writer: "Take on Me"
One Hit Wonderland
2012
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Chuck
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Kinect Sports: Season Two
2011
Video Game arranger: "Take On Me" / courtesy: "Take On Me" / music: "Take On Me" / writer: "Take On Me"
Generació D
2011
TV Movie documentary writer: "Take On Me"
Dancing with the Stars
2011
TV Series writer - 1 episode
EastEnders
2011
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Amigos...
2011
writer: "Take On Me"
Glory Daze
2010
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Outsourced
2010
TV Series writer - 1 episode
20 to 1
2007-2010
TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes
Formula 1: BBC Sport
2010
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Cesko slovenská superstar
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Welcome to the 80's
2009
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Being Erica
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Saints Row 2
2008
Video Game writer: "Take On Me"
El pasado
2007
writer: "Take On Me"
Psych
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
SingStar Pop
2007
Video Game writer: "Take On Me"
Cesko hledá SuperStar
2006
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Totally Awesome
2006
TV Movie writer: "Take On Me" - as M. Harket
The Lather Effect
2006
writer: "Take On Me" - as M. Warket
Karaoke Revolution Party
2005
Video Game "Take On Me"
Reunion
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne
2003-2004
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Idols
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Böse Zellen
2003
writer: "Take on me"
South Park
2002
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Corky Romano
2001
writer: "Take On Me"
One Night at McCool's
2001
writer: "Velvet" 1996
Top of the Pops
2000
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Stars in Their Eyes
2000
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
BASEketball
1998
writer: "Take On Me"
Grosse Pointe Blank
1997
writer: "Take on Me"
Hatulan Bilibid Boys 2
1995
performer: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"
Coneheads
1993
performer: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"
Kamilla og tyven
1988
performer: "Kamilla og Bastian"
Saturday Night Live
1985
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Yohan - Barnevandrer
2010
Gypsy caravan driver
Kamilla og tyven II
1989
Christoffer
Kamilla og tyven
1988
Christoffer
A-Ha: Take on Me
1985
Video short
The Man
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Homeland
2016/II
Documentary
A-ha: Ending on a High Note - The Final Concert
2011
A-ha: Live at Vallhall - Homecoming
2002
Video documentary
A-ha: Headlines and Deadlines - The Hits of A-ha
1991
Video
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Nation's Favourite Bond Song
2015
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Tørnquist Show
2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Skavlan
2011-2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
2013 Billboard Music Awards
2013
TV Special
Himself - Performer
Inside Stargate
2012
TV Movie documentary
Himself
A-ha: Ending on a High Note - The Final Concert
2011
Himself - Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Tambourine
Daybreak
2010
TV Series
Himself
The Armstrong and Miller Show
2010
TV Series
Himself
Loose Women
2008-2010
TV Series
Himself - Performer / Himself
Welcome to the 80's
2009
TV Series documentary
Himself
Breakfast
2006-2009
TV Series
Himself
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
2009
TV Series
Himself
GMTV
2006-2009
TV Series
Himself
The National Lottery
2009
TV Series
Himself
All Star Mr & Mrs
2009
TV Series
Himself
Landeplage
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself - Vokalist i A-ha
Zibb
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
Brit Awards 2006
2006
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
CD:UK
2006
TV Series
Himself
Today with Des and Mel
2006
TV Series
Himself
TV total
2005
TV Series
Himself
Go' morgen Danmark
2005
TV Series
Himself
Hydro Centennial Concert
2005
TV Movie
Himself
Once Upon a Time...
2005
TV Movie
Himself
Nordic Music Awards 2004
2004
TV Special
Himself - Award Winner (Nordic Honor Award) (as A-ha)