Jordan Knight Wiki Biography
Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight was born on the 17th May 1970 in Worcester, Massachusetts USA. The world knows him best as the lead singer of the boy band “New Kids on the Block”; however, after the breakup of the band, Knight`s solo career also influenced his fame and net worth. He has been an active member of the music industry since 1984.
Have you ever wondered how rich Jordan Knight is? According to sources, it is estimated that the total amount of Jordan Knight`s net worth is $14 million. The main source of his net worth is certainly the gold and platinum selling records of the band New Kids on the Block, nevertheless, his solo albums increased his overall wealth as well. In addition, he has also appeared in several TV shows, including a guest appearance in the game show “Identity”, hosted by Penn Jillette.
Jordan Knight Net Worth $14 Million
Ever since he was a child, Knight has esposed his talents. When he was seven years old, he was a part of the church choir; later in school he expanded his talents to dancing. His professional career began when he was 14 years old, as he was approached by his friend Donnie Wahlberg to join a boy band, whose manager and producer was Maurice Starr. Knight joined the band, and in addition, he called up his brother Jonathan Knight to join as well. The trio formed New Kids on the Block with two other members, Danny Wood and Joey McIntyre.
In 1986 came their first release, however, it was not greeted very well by the public, as the singles “Be My Girl” and “Stop it Girl” did not chart on any pop list. Nevertheless, the group did not surrender at the first obstacle and continued to record songs. In 1988, they released their second album entitled “Hangin` Tough”, which had five songs in the top 10 of the Billboard’s Hot 100 list. Needless is to say that Knight’s net worth benefited considerably from the success of this album, and since the release of “Hangin` Tough”, New Kids on the Block has sold over 70 million albums throughout the world; even their first release went platinum several times.
The band broke up in 1994, and Knight embarked on a solo career; in 1999 he released his debut single entitled “Give it To You”, which accomplished great commercial success, as it peaked at the 10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and also won a nomination for the MTV VMA Award for the Best Dance Video. Later that year, Knight released his first self-titled solo album, which sold over 500.000 copies. Furthermore, he released albums in 2011 and 2013 also as solo artist. Adding to his net worth and popularity, the “New Kids On The Block” reunited in 2008, and so far has released two new albums, in 2008 and 2013.
Overall, Knight`s career is very successful; his net worth has grown with every album released since 1986, and it continues to grow, as it was announced that New Kids on the Block will embark on a tour, and later enter the studio for another album. Throughout his career, Knight has collaborated with many notable artists of the American pop scene, including Nick Carter of the “Backstreet Boys”, Debbie Gibson and others.
Regarding his personal life, Knight has been married to Evelyn Mendez since 2004, with whom he has two sons.
| Full Name | Jordan Knight |
| Net Worth | $14 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 17, 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.8 m) |
| Profession | Singer, Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Actor |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Evelyn Melendez (m. 2004) |
| Children | Dante Jordan Knight, Eric Jacob Knight |
| Siblings | Jonathan Knight |
| Nicknames | Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight , Knight, Jordan , J. |
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| Awards | MTV VMA Award for the Best Dance Video |
| Albums | “Hangin` Tough” (1988) |
| Music Groups | New Kids on the Block (Since 1984), NKOTBSB |
| TV Shows | “Identity” |
| Quote |
| 1 | “Don’t let all the screaming girls make you believe you’re God…don’t let all the jealous guys and terrible articles that people write about make you feel you’re nothing…know who you are inside basically”. – his advice to today’s boy bands. |
| Fact |
| 1 | A member of New Kids On The Block from 1984 to Present. |
| 2 | New tour kicks off 21st September 2004 in San Francisco, California. [August 2004] |
| 3 | He released his first solo album last year (self titled) and is currently working on his second album. He also had a song on the “Snow Day” soundtrack (My Heart is Saying Now) and recorded a song with Mya (Under the Spanish Skies) |
| 4 | He will be releasing an album called ‘Jordan Knight performs the New Kids on the Block’ on the 30th March 2004 on the Empire Music Werks label. [March 2004] |
| 5 | Filming ‘Trust Me – I’m A Holiday Rep’ in Ayia Napa, Greece. [June 2005] |
| 6 | Heading to London, England at the end of the month to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe and also appear on ITV1’s ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’. [April 2005] |
| 7 | 1st single “Try” from his 2nd solo album was released to radio on September 7, 2004. Album was released shortly after. |
| 8 | New EP “The Fix” released on the Madacy label. 11th October 2005. New single from the EP is “Where Is Your Heart Tonight”, now playing on AC radio throughout the USA. [October 2005] |
| 9 | During the taping of The Sureal Life: Fame Game (2006) he learned that his grandmother had passed away and as a result he had to take himself out of Fame Game. |
| 10 | Second son, Eric Jacob Knight, was born on February 21, 2007, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces. |
| 11 | His father, Allan, is an Episcopal priest. |
| 12 | While touring the world with New Kids on the Block, he collected hotel room keys as mementos. |
| 13 | Appeared on the British show ‘Trust Me – I’m A Holiday Rep’ where he had to train and work as a holiday rep in Ayia Napa. |
| 14 | Has occasional issues with panic attacks just like his brother Jonathan, which they had inherited from their father, Allan. They both appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2001 to talk about it. |
| 15 | Wore a black rubber bracelet for good luck since he was a teenager and still wore it when New Kids on the Block disappeared between 1992-1993. It was not known when the bracelet was removed or whether it broke or he got tired of it. The rubber ring was originally used inside toilets and later on in the 1980s they became fashion for boys and girls. |
| 16 | Wore clear braces on his teeth for two years while in New Kids on the Block. |
| 17 | Was a member of “New Kids On The Block” from 1984-1994. |
| 18 | In 1990, he was chosen by People Magazine as one of the “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”. |
| 19 | Son, Dante Jordan was born on August 25, 1999. |
| 20 | He is the youngest son of Allan Knight and Marlene Putnam. Brother of Jonathan Knight. Other siblings: David, Sharon, Allison, and Chris. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| Different Drummers | 2013 | Drummer |
| FMA Weekly | 2011 | TV Series | Guest |
| Blue Bloods | 2011 | TV Series | Man in Police Station |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| NKOTBSB Live from Fenway Park | 2013 | Video executive producer |
| The Auto Shop | 2011 | Short producer |
| Forsaken | 2011/I | Short producer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| Snow Day | 2000 | performer: “My Heart’s Saying Now” |
| Top of the Pops | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1999 writer – 1 episode, 1999 |
Cinematographer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| Phantom Road | 2011 | Short |
Assistant Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| The Prisoner | 2010 | Short second assistant director |
Camera Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| Limitless | 2011/II | Short assistant camera |
Editor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| Parental Ties | 2011 | Short |
Sound Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| Parental Ties | 2011 | Short sound mixer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| Hit Me Baby 1 More Time | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| I Love the ’90s: Part Deux | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| 20 Most Awesomely Bad Songs of 2004 | 2004 | TV Special documentary | Himself – Panel |
| My Coolest Years | 2004 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself (“My First Time, Summer Vacation”) |
| The Surreal Life | 2003-2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| I Love the ’90s | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Totally Gay! | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| American Juniors | 2003 | TV Series | Himself – Guest Judge |
| Bubblegum Babylon | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| MTV 20: Live & Almost Legal | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| MTV20: Everybody Talk About Pop Music! | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Top of the Pops | 1991-1999 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest |
| Queen Latifah Show | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Teen Choice Awards 1999 | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
| Making the Video | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Teen Vid I | 1991 | Video | Himself |
| New Kids on the Block at Disney-MGM Studios: Wildest Dreams | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 18th Annual American Music Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
| New Kids on the Block: No More Games Live! | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself |
| 1990 Billboard Music Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Himself |
| Unsolved Mysteries | 1990 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| New Kids on the Block | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
| New Kids on the Block: Step by Step | 1990 | Video | Himself |
| The 17th Annual American Music Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Himself – Performer |
| Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Hangin’ Tough Live | 1989 | Video | Himself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2010-2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Rock This Boat: New Kids on the Block | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Retro 30 | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Lennon or McCartney | 2014 | Documentary short | Himself |
| I (Heart) Nick Carter | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Wendy Williams Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest / Himself – Guest |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Guest / Himself – Musical Guest |
| Wahlburgers | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| E! News | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Watch What Happens: Live | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest |
| NKOTBSB Live from Fenway Park | 2013 | Video | Himself |
| Big Morning Buzz Live | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Destination Fame | 2012 | Video | Himself |
| VH1 Divas 2012 | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Hour | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Cover Me Canada | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Marilyn Denis Show | 2011 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Lopez Tonight | 2011 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest |
| Today | 2011 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| New Kids on the Block: Coming Home | 2010 | Himself |
| 1 1/2 Ritter – Auf der Suche nach der hinreißenden Herzelinde | 2008 | Himself |
| 2008 American Music Awards | 2008 | TV Special documentary | Himself – New Kids on the Block (uncredited) |
| Rachael Ray | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| New Kids on the Block: A Behind the Music Special Event | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Happy Hour | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| The View | 2008 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Zibb | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Surreal Life: Fame Games | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Identity | 2006 | TV Series | Himself – Stranger |
| The Daily Buzz | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Good Morning America | 1990-2006 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest |
| The 2005 Billboard Music Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
| 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Trust Me: I’m a Holiday Rep | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Marilyn Denis Show | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Video on Trial | 2006 | TV Series | Himself – New Kids on the Block |
| Retrosexual: The 80’s | 2004 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
