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Joey Fatone Biography

Birth Name:Joseph Anthony Fatone

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" in 2003
  • Has been a performer since the age of 7, appearing in his first acting role in the film "Once Upon a Time in America․"
  • Was working as the character Wolfman in the "Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue" at Universal Studios when he met fellow performer Chris Kirkpatrick, which led to his joining 'N Sync
  • Made his Broadway debut as Mark Cohen in the musical "Rent" in 2002, receiving a standing ovation on his opening night
  • Quote: "(On performing with 'N Sync at the 2013 Video Music Awards): "It was funny being in rehearsal, looking at each other, saying 'this is really happening after all these years․' It's like we picked up where we left off-never skipped a beat․""
  • Best known as the baritone member of the boy band 'N Sync
  • Has an expansive career in television, having worked as a host on "The Singing Bee," "Karaoke Battle USA," and "My Family Recipe Rocks," and was also a contestant on "Rachael vs Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off․"
  • Was a member of 'N Sync from 1995 to 2002, releasing four albums with them including their second album "No Strings Attached," which sold over one million copies in a single day
  • Appeared in the horror film "Inkubus" with Robert Englund, the original Freddy Kruger
  • Was a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" and performed in the live Las Vegas show in 2012, and also guest hosted the live version of "The Price is Right" at Bally's Las Vegas

Awards

  • 2000Blimp Award-Favorite Song from a Movie: nominated
  • 2001Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2001Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Reality/Variety Host: nominated