Is a long time supporter of Glasgow Celtic Football Club.

Known for his long, messy hair, goatee and lots of bad language in his stand-up show.

Is a former reserve soldier in Britain's elite parachute regiment, serving with 15 Para (now a disbanded battalion).

Appointed CBE in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List.

July 2001: Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow.

American audiences are generally unfamiliar with Connolly's musical accomplishments, since he all but eliminated the songs from his act before he became popular in North America. An exception to this were his guest appearances on "Pearl" (1996) in which he sang one of his old songs, "I Wish I Was in Glasgow", in a duet with Malcolm McDowell.

Three children with Pamela Stephenson: Daisy (b. 1983), Amy (b. 1986), Scarlett (b. 1988). Two children with his previous wife, Iris: Jamie (b. 1969), Cara (b. 1973).

Married Pamela Stephenson in Fiji on 20 December 1989.

In September 2005 Connolly announced he is returning to live in his native Scotland, after residing in the United States for some years.