Biography
Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, radio host, and multi-instrumentalist. An R&B performer, he is most recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and melisma.
His first hit song was released in 1993 titled "One Last Cry", which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The same year, he recorded a duet with Vanessa Williams titled "Love Is" for the Beverly Hills, 90210 soundtrack, which peaked at number 3 on the Hot 100. The former song emerged from his eponymous debut album released the year prior, which received platinum certification from the RIAA. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, he would find modest success with his subsequent releases, albeit his furthest with the albums Anytime (1997), Back at One (1999), and Gemini (2005).
His work has earned him 16 Grammy Award nominations, third only to Zubin Mehta and Snoop Dogg for the record of most Grammy nominations without a win.
Filmography
all 28
TV Shows 22
self 10
Movies 6
A Closer Look (2020)
A Country Christmas Story (2013)
Cheaper to Keep Her (2011)
Secret Talents of the Stars (2008)
Céline Dion: Live In Las Vegas - A New Day... (2007)
Hey Paula (2007)
Daddy's Little Girls (2007)
The Megan Mullally Show (2006)
The Greg Behrendt Show (2006)
Celebrity Duets (2006)
Sound Off with Matt Pinfield (2005)
The New Tom Green Show (2003)
American Juniors (2003)
Christina Aguilera: My Reflection (2003)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
American Dreams (2002)
The Wayne Brady Show (2001)
My Wife and Kids (2001)
The Parkers (1999)
Mariah Carey: Around the World (1999)
MADtv (1995)
Star Search (1995)
Sister, Sister (1994)
Martin (1992)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
Vegas Live! with Clint Holmes & Sheena Easton
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1969-06-05 (54 years old)
Birth PlaceBuffalo, United States of America
ReligionAdventism
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesBuffalo, United States of America
AwardsSoul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male, American Music Award, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist
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