Jordan Knight: Biography in Details
Who is Jordan Knight?
Jordan Knight is a renowned singer and songwriter from the United States. He is a lead singer of the boy band New Kids on the Block who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s.
His notable studio albums are Jordon Knight (1999), Love Songs (2006), and Unfinished (2011). Currently, he is signed to Interscope Records.
Who are the parents of Jordan Knight?
Jordan was born on May 17, 1970, as Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight. He hails from Worcester, Massachusetts.
Jordon is the youngest child of Allan Knight (father) and Marlene Putnam (mother). Both His parents are Episcopal priests from Canada. When he was in junior high school, his parents got divorced.
He has five older siblings named Allison, Sharon, David, Christopher, and Jonathan. Jordan completed schooling at the William Monroe Trotter School in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
He holds dual citizenship of Canada and America and belongs to mixed (English, Scottish, and German) ethnicity.
Jordan Knight: Professional Life, Career
In 1984, Jordan joined Maurice Starr’s band New Kids on the Block at the age of 14 years old. The band consists of five members including him they were Jonathan Knight (older brother), Joey Mclntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood. Prior to that, he played in a youth baseball league in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Similarly, Jordan started to learn to play piano and keyboard on his own. His band sold more than 80 million records worldwide and made millions through their live concerts. However, the band split in 1994. Afterward, he started his solo career, and his first single, “Give it to You” came out in 1999. He released his second album, “Love Songs” under Transcontinental Records in 2006.
In 2008, the band again formed up after 15 years. Similarly, his third album, “Unfinished” was released on May 31, 2011, peaked at the number 8 on the US Billboard Independent Albums chart. Apart from musician, Jordan also appeared on television as the judge of the show American Juniors, a spin-off of American Idol. He has cast on the VH1 reality series The Surreal Life: The Fame Games in 2007 and 2011.
Awards, Nominations
Jordan has been nominated for Best Dance Video at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1999. He was nominated for Favorite Male Singer at the 2000 Kid’s Choice Awards.
Rumors, Controversy
Throughout his childhood, Jordan deal with bullying and was ill-treated by his teammates because of his lack of аthlеtісіѕm. His teammates used to say that he threw the ball like a girl.
What is Jordan Knight’s net worth?
As of 2023, Jordan’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million throughout his music career. In addition, he has done endorsements for several brands such as Coca-Cola, Old Navy, Cottonelle‘s ‘Go Commando’ campaign, and more.
However, he has not disclosed his exact salary and other earnings till now.
Body Measurement: Height, Weight
The actor has an impressive height of 5 feet 11 inches tall. His weight is around 74 kg. Likewise, he has black hair color and Dark brown pair of eyes. He has a fair complexion with a dimpled smile.
Social Media
In February 2021, Jordan closed his Instagram account and he also left Facebook too. Similarly, he left Twitter in April. As of now, he is not active on any kind of social media site.
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Jordan Knight's Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | September | Thursday |
| 2025 | September | Friday |
| 2026 | September | Saturday |
| 2027 | September | Sunday |
| 2028 | September | Tuesday |
Jordan Knight's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | May | Friday |
| 2025 | May | Saturday |
| 2026 | May | Sunday |
| 2027 | May | Monday |
| 2028 | May | Wednesday |
