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Brian McKnight
Actor, Additional CreditsBorn June 5, 1969 (55 years)
Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and Melissa. His work has earned him 16 Grammy Award nominations, third only to Zubin Mehta and Snoop Dogg for the record of most nominations for the award without a win.
His first hit song, "Love Is" (with Vanessa Williams) was recorded for the Beverly Hills, 90210 soundtrack in 1993, and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. That same year, his single "One Last Cry" peaked at number 13 on the chart and spawned from his eponymous debut studio album (1992), which was released by Mercury Records the year prior and received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 1997 single, "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" (featuring Mase) peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led his third album, Anytime (1997)—his final release with Mercury before he signed with Motown. His 1999 single, "Back at One" peaked at number two on the chart and remains his highest-charting song; it preceded the album of the same name (1999), which was the first of four of his albums—Superhero (2001), U Turn (2003), and Gemini (2005)—to consecutively debut within the top ten of the Billboard 200. His ninth album, Ten (2006) marked his final major label release.
He was married from 1990-2003 to singer-songwriter, Julie McKnight, and they have two sons together. He also has a daughter he fathered from a previous relationship.
In 2014, he began dating Dr. Leilani Malia Mendoza, a pediatric neurophysiologist, and they announced their engagement in May 2017 and on December 29, 2017, they were married. Mendoza has two children from a previous relationship. McKnight and Mendoza had a son who died in infancy. In December 2022, they had another son, Brian Kainoa Makoa Jr. McKnight legally changed his name to Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. to match his new son's name.
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His first hit song, "Love Is" (with Vanessa Williams) was recorded for the Beverly Hills, 90210 soundtrack in 1993, and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. That same year, his single "One Last Cry" peaked at number 13 on the chart and spawned from his eponymous debut studio album (1992), which was released by Mercury Records the year prior and received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 1997 single, "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" (featuring Mase) peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led his third album, Anytime (1997)—his final release with Mercury before he signed with Motown. His 1999 single, "Back at One" peaked at number two on the chart and remains his highest-charting song; it preceded the album of the same name (1999), which was the first of four of his albums—Superhero (2001), U Turn (2003), and Gemini (2005)—to consecutively debut within the top ten of the Billboard 200. His ninth album, Ten (2006) marked his final major label release.
He was married from 1990-2003 to singer-songwriter, Julie McKnight, and they have two sons together. He also has a daughter he fathered from a previous relationship.
In 2014, he began dating Dr. Leilani Malia Mendoza, a pediatric neurophysiologist, and they announced their engagement in May 2017 and on December 29, 2017, they were married. Mendoza has two children from a previous relationship. McKnight and Mendoza had a son who died in infancy. In December 2022, they had another son, Brian Kainoa Makoa Jr. McKnight legally changed his name to Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. to match his new son's name.
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Filmography
| 2022 | Martin: The Reunion · as Self |
| 2021 | Nick Cannon (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2020 | The Masked Dancer (TV Series) · as Self - Cricket |
| 2020 | Streetlight Harmonies · as Self |
| 2019 | Tamron Hall (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | Steve (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2017 | Naked · as Brian Mcknight |
| 2016 | Atlanta (TV Series) · as Brian Mcknight |
| 2014 | Celebrity Name Game (TV Series) · as Self - Celebrity Player |
| 2013 | |
| 2013 | The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2012 | Steve Harvey (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2012 | Bethenny (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2012 | The Eric Andre Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Honest Trailers (TV Series) · as Self (segment "this Is Us") |
| 2010 | A Man's Story · as Self |
| 2009 | 2009 Soul Train Awards · as Self |
| 2009 | Shark Tank (TV Series) · as Self - Helper: Sunday Night Slow Jams |
| 2009 | |
| 2008 | Hit Man: David Foster & Friends · as Self |
| 2008 | The BET Honors · as Self - Performer |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Baisden After Dark (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Hey Paula (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | BET Awards 2007 · as Self |
| 2006 | Dear Santa · as Self |
| 2006 | 2006 American Music Awards · as Self |
| 2006 | The Megan Mullally Show (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2006 | 2006 ALMA Awards · as Self |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | The 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards · as Self - Co-Host |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | Mariah Carey Feat. Jermaine Dupri & Fatman Scoop: It's Like That · as Brian Mcknight |
| 2004 | Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas · as Self |
| 2004 | Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas · as Self |
| 2004 | |
| 2004 | 2004 Radio Music Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2004 | |
| 2004 | The 46th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2004 | The Apprentice (US) (TV Series) · as Self - R&b Star |
| 2004 | Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | 9th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 2003 | 3rd Annual BET Awards · as Self |
| 2003 | The New Tom Green Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | American Juniors (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2003 | Soundstage (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Summer Music Mania 2003 · as Self - Performer |
| 2003 | 34th NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 2002 | |
| 2002 | The Wayne Brady Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | American Idol (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | The 44th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self |
| 2002 | Bubblegum Babylon · as Self |
| 2001 | The John Kerwin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | 7th Annual BET Walk of Fame · as Self - Performer |
| 2001 | 7th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 2001 | The Chris Isaak Show (TV Series) · as Brian Mcknight |
| 2001 | 32nd NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 2001 | The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards · as Self |
| 2001 | The 28th Annual American Music Awards · as Self |
| 2000 | A Diva's Christmas Carol · as Himself |
| 2000 | The 2000 Billboard Music Awards · as Self |
| 2000 | Christina Aguilera: My Reflection · as Self |
| 2000 | MTV Cribs (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | The BET 20th Anniversary Celebration · as Self |
| 2000 | My Wife and Kids (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | The Martin Short Show (1999) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (US) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | 1999 Essence Awards · as Self |
| 1999 | The 13th Annual Soul Train Music Awards · as Self - Co-Host |
| 1998 | Mariah Carey: Around the World · as Self |
| 1998 | The 1998 Billboard Music Awards · as Self |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 1998 | 1998 MTV Video Music Awards · as Self |
| 1998 | 4th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards · as Self - Co-Host |
| 1998 | The 25th Annual American Music Awards · as Self |
| 1998 | Essence Awards · as Self |
| 1997 | The Roseanne Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | |
| 1997 | The 11th Annual Soul Train Music Awards · as Self |
| 1996 | 2nd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 1996 | The Steve Harvey Show (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The 10th Annual Soul Train Music Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1995 | MADtv (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | 1st Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards · as Self - Co-Host |
| 1995 | The 22nd Annual American Music Awards · as Self |
| 1994 | New York Undercover (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | 26th NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 1994 | The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1994 | Brian McKnight: Crazy Love · as Brian Mcknight |
| 1993 | Living Single (TV Series) · as Brian Mcknight |
| 1993 | Politically Incorrect (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1991 | Maury (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1990 | Melba Moore: Lift Every Voice and Sing · as Self |
| 1989 | MMC (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1987 | Showtime at the Apollo (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1986 | The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1971 | Soul Train (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | Great Performances (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1966 | The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (TV Series) · as Self |