Biography
Who is Howie Dorough?
Early life and background
Howard Dwaine Dorough was born on August 22, 1973, in Orlando, Florida. His mother, Paula Flores-Dorough, worked as a school employee, while his father, Hoke Dwaine Dorough, worked as a police officer and security guard. He grew up as the youngest of five siblings in his family. His interest in entertainment began at a very young age when he started singing and playing guitar.
During his school years, Howie Dorough participated in community theater productions and attended a performing arts academy. He performed in musicals and sang in the school choir. After attending Edgewater High School, he went on to study at Valencia College and the University of Central Florida, where he earned an Associate of Arts Degree.
Backstreet Boys career
Lou Pearlman formed the Backstreet Boys in 1993, selecting Howie Dorough alongside other members. The group signed a record deal with Jive Records in 1994 and initially gained popularity in Europe before achieving big global success. Their albums sold millions of copies worldwide, making them one of the biggest-selling musical acts of all time.
The group released numerous hit albums, including Millennium and Black & Blue, setting records for huge first-week sales in the United States. Throughout their career, Howie Dorough and his bandmates started on big world tours and released additional albums such as Never Gone, Unbreakable, and DNA.
Solo projects and other work
In addition to his work with the Backstreet Boys, Howie Dorough pursued a solo music career. He released his debut solo album, Back to Me, in November 2011, which featured co-written tracks and the single 100. He later released another solo album titled Which One Am I in 2019.
Howie Dorough also explored business ventures, founding real estate development and consulting companies. He established the Dorough Lupus Foundation in honor of his late sister, Caroline, to raise awareness and support research for the disease.
Television and film appearances
Howie Dorough has made several acting and television appearances over the years. He appeared in television shows such as Roswell, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and Arthur. In 2013, he made his motion picture debut alongside his bandmates in the comedy film This Is the End.
He also competed in various television specials and reality programs, including a dance competition for Dirty Dancing in 2022 and an appearance on Name that Tune in 2024.
Birthday and age
Howie Dorough was born on August 22, 1973, which makes Howie 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Howie shares the date with 24 other famous people.
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