Jordan Knight is a well-known American singer-songwriter and actor, best known as the lead singer of the New Kids on the Block.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Jordan Knight was born to Canadian parents on May 17, 1970, in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts. His five siblings were Allison, Sharon, David, Christopher, and Jonathan. His parents were pastors in the local parish church.
Jordan has loved baseball since he was a boy and participated in a juvenile league in Dorchester, Massachusetts. During childhood, he was bullied due to his lack of agility on the field.
Jordan Knight’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Jordan Knight, born on May 17, 1970, is 52 years old today, July 18, 2022. His height is 1.8 meters, and his weight is 74 kilograms.
Jordan Knight’s Profession & Career
Jordan joined the New Kids on the Block at 14 after being scouted by music producer Maurice Starr. Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, and, most crucially, his brother Jonathan Knight were the other band members. The band sold over 80 million records worldwide and made millions performing live. The band split up in 1994 but thankfully reformed in 2008.
Jordan’s solo career began in 1999, with the release of his debut single, “Give it To You.” The song peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video. Jordan Knight Performs New Kids on the Block was his first solo album, released in 2004. In 2014, he partnered with Nick Carter on their album Nick & Knight.
Jordan has also featured on television as a judge on American Juniors, a spin-off of American Idol. He was also a cast member on the VH1 reality show The Surreal Life. He also appeared on the game program Identity,’ hosted by Penn Jillette.
Achievements and Awards
Jordan Knight is the best vocalist of his generation, and he has worked tirelessly throughout his career to realize his dream. His tracks have topped the charts numerous times. His 2011 album debuted eighth on the US Billboard Independent Albums chart. He was nominated for Best Dance Video at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1999. (VMA). So far in his career, he has not received any formal prizes. Jordan has sold over 2 million copies of his CD internationally as a successful solo artist.
Jordan Knight’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
He began dating Evelyn Melendez in 1992, and their connection quickly grew strong enough that they decided to marry. They married in 2004 in a private ceremony attended exclusively by family members. They had two boys, Eric Jacob Knight, and Dante Jordan Knight, together.
Jordan Knight’s Salary and Net Worth
His net worth is estimated at around $20 million as of 2022. Throughout his career, he has recorded a number of CDs both alone and as part of a band. The records were global smashes and the crowd’s favorites. He has also played in live concerts, for which he has gotten a substantial number of money.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Jordan Knight |
Real Name | Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight |
Gender | Male |
Age | 52 years old |
Birth Date | 17 May 1970 |
Birth Place | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.8 m |
Weight | 74 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Evelyn Melendez (m. 2004) |
Children | Yes (Eric Jacob Knight, Dante Jordan Knight) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Singer-songwriter and actor |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth | $20 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |