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.
He is a former reserve soldier in Britain's elite parachute regiment, serving with 15 Para (now a disbanded battalion).
He is a long time supporter of Glasgow Celtic Football Club.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Entertainment.
In September 2005, he announced that he is returning to live in his native Scotland, after residing in the United States for some years.
July 2001: Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow.
Known for his long, messy hair, goatee and lots of bad language in his stand-up show.
Married Pamela Stephenson in Fiji on 20 December 1989.
Three Daughters with Pamela Stephenson: Daisy (born 31 December 1983), Amy (born 7 July 1986) and Scarlett (born 28 July 1988). Two children with his previous wife, Iris Pressagh: Son Jamie (born 1969) and Daughter Cara (born 1973).