Biography
Who is Joey McIntyre?
Early life
Joey McIntyre was born on December 31, 1972, in Needham, United States. His parents were Thomas McIntyre, who worked as a union official, and Katherine McIntyre, who performed as a community theater actress. He grew up in the Massachusetts area and attended Catholic Memorial School before starting his career in entertainment.
His mother passed away on November 30, 2014, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. His father passed away later on November 12, 2018.
New Kids on the Block
In 1985, at the age of twelve, Joey joined the boy band New Kids on the Block as a replacement for Jamie Kelly. Because the other members were already long-time school friends, he initially found it challenging to fit in with the group. The band eventually grew into one of the most successful pop groups of the late twentieth century, scoring two number one albums on the US Billboard 200 chart.
In 1991, Forbes magazine named the group the highest-earning entertainers of the year, surpassing both Madonna and Michael Jackson. The band split up in 1994 but reunited in 2008 to release new music and start on several concert tours, including appearances with the Backstreet Boys.
Solo music and acting
Following the initial breakup of his band, Joey pursued a solo career in music and acting. Unable to secure a traditional recording contract at first, he used his own funds to record his debut solo album, Stay the Same, and sold copies through his personal website. The title track gained national airplay after he brought it to local disc jockeys in Boston, which led to a record deal with Sony Music USA.
The album sold more than a million copies worldwide, and the single Stay the Same reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He later released additional solo albums, including Meet Joe Mac, 8:09, and the holiday album Come Home for Christmas, while also collaborating with other artists on new singles.
Broadway and television
Joey expanded his career into theater, television, and film. He starred as Fiyero Tigelaar in the Broadway musical Wicked from July 2004 to January 2005. He also appeared in stage productions such as Tick, Tick... BOOM!, Waitress, and The Wanderer at the Paper Mill Playhouse.
His television and film credits include roles in Boston Public, The Heat, and The McCarthys. In addition, he competed on the first season of the reality television program Dancing with the Stars, placing third alongside his professional dance partner Ashly DelGrosso.
Birthday and age
Joey McIntyre was born on December 31, 1972, which makes Joey 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Joey shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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