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Brian McKnight

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Brian McKnight: Biography

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Birth Place: Buffalo, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/05/1969, Gemini
Profession: Singer; songwriter; producer

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Brian McKnight Fast Facts:

Was kicked out of the Christian college he attended for having his girlfriend (and now ex-wife) in his room. She, too, was kicked out (but for going on a trip without permission).
Recorded a duet with singer Vanessa Williams called "Love Is," which is featured on the Beverly Hills, 90210 soundtrack.
Was nominated for five Grammy awards for his album Superhero in 2002.
Collects autographed sneakers from NBA stars.
Plays for the NBA Entertainment League's Heat and won the league's MVP award in 1999. Also played guard for the Ontario Warriors, a team in the American Basketball Association.
Played lawyer Billy Flynn in 2007 in the New York cast of Chicago.
Has hosted both radio and TV programs.
In 2011, sang the National Anthem on baseball's opening day in Cincinnati.

Brian McKnight Relationships:
Brian McKnight Jr. - Son
Claude McKnight - Brother
Claude McKnight Sr. - Father
Cole Nikolas 'Niko' McKnight - Son
Elaine McKnight - Mother
Fred McKnight - Brother
Fred Willis Sr. - Grandfather
Julie McKnight - Ex-wife
Michael McKnight - Brother
Mildred Willis - Grandmother
William Willis - Uncle
Evan Brian McKnight - Son
Miriam Moreno - Ex-significant Other
College:
Attended Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL

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Celebrity Apprentice, Jesse James, Brian McKnight, Claudia Jordan, Scott Hamilton, Andrew Dice Clay Ali Goldstein/NBC

Celebrity Apprentice, Tom Green, Clint Black, Dennis Rodman, Jesse James, Andrew Dice Clay, Brian McKnight, Scott Hamilton, Herschel Walker Ali Goldstein/NBC

Celebrity Apprentice, Brian McKnight Mitchell Haaseth/NBC

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