- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 5, 1969
- Place of Birth
- Buffalo, New York, USA
Brian McKnight
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, "…
Filmography
A Closer Look
tvA Closer Look
2020 · Self
movieStreetlight Harmonies
2020 · Self
tvTamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest
tvAmerican Idol
2018 · Self
tvSteve
2017 · Self
movieNaked
2017 · Brian McKnight
movieAn Evening with Brian McKnight
2016 · Lead Singer
movieA Country Christmas Story
2013 · Danny
tvThe Eric Andre Show
2012 · Self
movieCheaper to Keep Her
2011 · Raymond Mays
movieA Man's Story
2011 · Self
movieBoyz II Men - Motown, A Journey Through Hitsville USA Live
2008 · Self
movieHit Man: David Foster & Friends
2008 · Self
movieDaddy's Little Girls
2007 · Original Music Composer
tvThe Megan Mullally Show
2006 · Self - Musical Guest
The Greg Behrendt Show
tvThe Greg Behrendt Show
2006
tvCelebrity Duets
2006
Sound Off with Matt Pinfield
tvSound Off with Matt Pinfield
2005
movieThe Beat
2005 · Record Executive
tvThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005 · Self
movieThe 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
2004 · Self
movieSoundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
2004 · Self
movieNick & Jessica's Family Christmas
2004 · Self
movieAFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
2004 · Self
movieThe 6th Annual Sears Soul Train Christmas Starfest
2003 · Self - Performer
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
The New Tom Green Show
tvThe New Tom Green Show
2003 · Self
tvPlatinum
2003 · Mace
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self
tvAmerican Dreams
2002 · Stokely Carmichael
movieA New Day Has Come
2002 · Self
movieChristina Aguilera: My Reflection
2001 · Self - Guest
tvMy Wife and Kids
2001 · Self
movieA Diva's Christmas Carol
2000 · Himself
tvThe Parkers
1999
movieMariah Carey: Around the World
1999 · Self
tvHollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
tvThe Steve Harvey Show
1996 · Brian McKnight
tvMADtv
1995 · Self
tvStar Search
1995
tvNew York Undercover
1994 · Self
tvSister, Sister
1994 · Keith, Clarence
tvMartin
1992 · Brian McKnight
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
tvBeverly Hills, 90210
1990
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self
tvMiss USA
1963 · Self - Entertainment
Twilight: The Story of Hope
movieTwilight: The Story of Hope
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Vegas Live! with Clint Holmes & Sheena Easton
tvVegas Live! with Clint Holmes & Sheena Easton
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