Joey Lawrence
| Joey Lawrence | |
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Lawrence at the Cars 2 world premiere |
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| Born | Joseph Lawrence Mignogna, Jr. April 20, 1976 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | Joe Lawrence Joseph Lawrence |
| Occupation | Actor, singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse |
Michelle Vella (m. 2002–2005) |
Joseph "Joey" Lawrence (born Joseph Lawrence Mignogna, Jr.; April 20, 1976) is an American actor, R&B-singer, and TV-host. He is known for his roles in the TV-series Gimme a Break!, Blossom, and Melissa & Joey.
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[edit] Early life
Lawrence was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Donna Mignogna, a personnel manager and former elementary school teacher,[1] and Joseph Lawrence Mignogna, Sr., an insurance broker.[2][3] He is of Italian descent.[4] His family's surname was changed to "Lawrence" during his childhood. He has two younger brothers, Matthew and Andrew, who are also actors.[5]
He graduated from Abington Friends School in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, in 1994, and later attended the University of Southern California.[6]
[edit] Career
[edit] Acting
Lawrence's first acting role was in a Cracker Jack commercial. At the age of five, he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, where he performed the song "Give My Regards to Broadway".[7] After appearing in guest spots on Diff'rent Strokes and Silver Spoons, Lawrence won the role of Joey Donovan on the hit NBC sitcom Gimme a Break! in 1983. He continued in that role until the series ended in 1987. Lawrence provided the voice of Oliver, the protagonist in the 1988 Disney film Oliver & Company.
From 1991 to 1995, Lawrence co-starred in the hit TV series Blossom, in which he played Joey Russo, a teenager who frequently said "Whoa!", which due to the success of the show became a catchphrase in the United States.[citation needed]
Lawrence has also starred in the series Brotherly Love and Run of the House, and has guest starred on shows such as American Dreams and CSI: NY.[8] One of Lawrence's movie credits is Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) in which he costarred with Jennifer Morrison, Matthew Davis, and Hart Bochner.
In 2006, Lawrence appeared on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Paired with professional dancer Edyta Śliwińska, he placed third in the competition. In May 2007, he starred in the Broadway hit Chicago as Billy Flynn.[9] He next hosted a dance competition show on The Learning Channel, Master of Dance, which premiered June 9, 2008.[10]
In 2009, Lawrence starred in the television movie My Fake Fiancé, with Melissa Joan Hart which premiered on ABC Family to 3.6 million viewers becoming the most watched television movie of the ratings season, sweeping top rank in its time-period in key demos. In August 2010, Lawrence returned to television in the ABC Family sitcom Melissa & Joey, opposite Melissa Joan Hart.[11] Hart plays a woman who hires Lawrence as a nanny to help care for her incarcerated sister's kids. Lawrence's character is a former member of the financial industry whose company came under investigation for wrongdoing and caused his professional life to be put on hold and in limbo.[12]
[edit] Music
Lawrence has said that music was always his passion and in the wake of his success began a recording career. Lawrence was 16 when his debut album, Joey Lawrence, was released in February 1993. The album was produced by Terry Lupton, Ian Prince and Teddy Riley. Lawrence also co-wrote songs on the album, including the international hit single "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (#6 Billboard Hot 100 Airplay, #10 Billboard Top 40 Mainstream, #19 Billboard Hot 100, #13 United Kingdom, #68 Australia).[13] Said song was used as the end title theme from the movie Cop and a Half; its music video received heavy airplay on MTV and MuchMusic, and Lawrence was invited to perform live on MTV's Spring Break, The Arsenio Hall Show, and the UK's Top of the Pops in 1993.
In July 2008, Lawrence told TV Guide that he is working on a new album composed mostly of ballads.[14] In June 2011 he released his new single entitled Rolled, which was available as a free download for one week on ABCFamily's website.[15] In July, Joey released a second single, "Give It To Ya (Acoustic)" via Pledge Music.[16]
[edit] Personal life
Lawrence married Michelle Vella in 2002; the couple divorced in 2005. He met his second wife, Chandie Yawn-Nelson, while on vacation in Disney World when the two were teenagers; they married there 13 years later, in July 2005.[17] The couple have two daughters, Charleston (born 2006) and Liberty Grace (born March 2010).[18][19]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Scamps | Sparky | TV short |
| 1982 | Diff'rent Strokes | Joey | Episode: "Big Brother" |
| 1982 | Silver Spoons | Joey Thompson | Episode: "The Best Christmas Ever" |
| 1983 | Little Shots | Pete | TV movie |
| 1983 | Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home! | Chris Peters | TV movie |
| 1983–1987 | Gimme a Break! | Joey Donovan | 77 episodes |
| 1984 | Young People's Specials | Billy | Episode: "Umbrella Jack" |
| 1985 | Summer Rental | Bobby Chester | |
| 1985 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Mattie | Episode: "Don't Touch" |
| 1988 | Pulse | David Rockland | |
| 1988 | Oliver & Company | Oliver (voice) | |
| 1990–1995 | Blossom | Joey Russo | 114 episodes |
| 1991 | Chains of Gold | Tommy | |
| 1993 | Olsen Twins Mother's Day Special | Singer | TV movie |
| 1993 | Almost Home | Jeff Thornton | Episode "Girls and Boy" |
| 1993 | Empty Nest | Wade | Episode: "Aunt Verne Knows Best" |
| 1994 | Radioland Murders | Frankie Marshall | |
| 1995 | The John Larroquette Show' | Carly's Brother | Episode: "Whipping Post" |
| 1995 | Something Wilder | J.J. Travis | Episode "Bergman of Alcatraz" |
| 1995 | A Goofy Movie | Chad (voice) | |
| 1995 | Prince for a Day | Ralph Bitondo / Ricky Prince | TV movie |
| 1995–1997 | Brotherly Love | Joe Roman | 40 episodes |
| 1996 | Brothers of the Frontier | Ethan Frye | TV movie |
| 1999 | Touched by an Angel | Jesse | Episode: "Fool for Love" |
| 1999 | Tequila Body Shots | Johnny Orpheus | |
| 1999 | Horse Sense | Michael Woods | TV movie |
| 1999 | Recess | Franklin Dudikoff (voice) | Episode: "The Dude" |
| 2000 | Urban Legends Final Cut | Graham Manning | |
| 2000 | Desperate But Not Serious | Darby | |
| 2001 | Do You Wanna Know a Secret? | Hank Ford | |
| 2001 | Jumping Ship | Michael Woods | TV movie |
| 2002 | Romantic Comedy 101 | Mark Gibson | TV movie |
| 2002 | The Zeta Project | Dex Finley (voice) | Episode: "Eye of the Storm" |
| 2002 | Trois 2: Pandora's Box | Detective Anderson | |
| 2002–2003 | American Dreams | Michael Brooks | 11 episodes |
| 2003–2004 | Run of the House | Kurt Franklin | 19 episodes |
| 2004 | Love Rules! | Michael Warner | TV movie |
| 2005 | Bow | Matt | TV movie |
| 2005 | Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber | Ferguson | TV movie |
| 2005–2006 | Half & Half | Brett Mahoney | 9 episodes |
| 2006 | Android Apocalypse | DeeCee | TV movie |
| 2006 | Rest Stop | Officer Michael Deacon | Video |
| 2007 | CSI: NY | Clay Dobson | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | The Emperor's New School | Dirk Brock (voice) | Episode "The Emperor's New School Musical" |
| 2008 | Killer Pad | Joey Lawrence | |
| 2008 | Together Again for the First Time | Carey Krzyznyk | Video |
| 2009 | My Fake Fiance | Vince | TV movie |
| 2010 | Sinatra Club | Louie Pipes | |
| 2010–present | Melissa & Joey | Joe Longo | 30 episodes |
| 2011 | Hit List | Lyle | Completed |
| 2011 | Havana Heat | Agent Sean Franklin | Pre-production |
[edit] Discography
- Studio albums
- Joey Lawrence (1993) #74 US Album Charts[20]
- Soulmates (1997)
Singles[21]
- "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (1993) #19 US Hot 100,[22] #13 UK Single Charts[23]
US Promo CD
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix (LP Version) 3:59
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix (D. Abraham Slam Mix) 4:00
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix (D. Abraham Alternate Slam Mix) 4:24
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix (Slam Fade Mix) 3:40
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix (D. Abraham Alternate Extended Mix) 5:13
Europe Maxi-CD
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix 4:06
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix [D Abraham Slam Mix] 4:02
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix [D Abraham Alternate Extended Mix] 5:13
- "Stay Forever" (1993) #52 US Hot 100[24]
US Maxi-CD
- Stay Forever (Album Version — Fade) 4:04
- Stay Forever (Groove Mix) 4:05
- Stay Forever (Street Corner Beat Box — Edit) 3:45
- Stay Forever (Spanglish) 3:57
UK Maxi-CD
- Stay Forever 4:22
- I Can't Help Myself (Alternative Mix)4:05
- I Can't Help Myself (12" Edit)4:01
- Joey Interview (Part II) 5:08
- "I Can't Help Myself" (1993) #27 UK Single Charts[25]
UK Maxi-CD
- I Can't Help Myself 4:25
- Joey Lawrence Interview 4:15
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix (Instrumental Remix) 3:59
- Nothin' My Love Can't Fix (D. Abraham Alternate Slam Mix) 4:00
- "Ven Ven Conmigo" (1997)
US Single
- Ven Ven Conmigo
- Never Gonna Change My Mind
- "Never Gonna Change My Mind" (1997)
UK CD
- Never Gonna Change My Mind (Soul Version) 3:45
UK Maxi-CD
- Never Gonna Change My Mind (Mr. Mig & Adam World Mix) 4:05
- Never Gonna Change My Mind (Jason Nevins Radio Remix) 3:59
- Never Gonna Change My Mind (Jason Nevins Import Club Mix) 8:57
- "Rolled" (2011)
- "Give It To Ya (Acoustic)" (2011)
[edit] References
- ^ Gliatto, Tom (March 15, 1993). "A Method to His Doofus". People.COM. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20109971,00.html. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ Joey Lawrence Biography (1976-)
- ^ Comments. "Grown Up Joey Lawrence Kept the 'Y' - Here's Why". PopEater.com. http://www.popeater.com/2010/07/26/joey-lawrence-sitcom-melissa-and-joey/. Retrieved 2011-11-25.
- ^ Gostin, Nicki (July 26, 2010). "Grown Up Joey Lawrence Kept the 'Y' -- Here's Why". PopEater.COM. http://www.popeater.com/2010/07/26/joey-lawrence-sitcom-melissa-and-joey/. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ Radovsky, Vicki Jo (April 23, 1993). "Stonecoldfox". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,306323,00.html. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ Lipton, Michael A. (1994-06-27). "Class of '94". People 41 (24). ISSN 0093-7673. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20103320,00.html.
- ^ "Joey Lawrence: Biography". tvguide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/joey-lawrence/bio/157668. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ^ Snierson, Dan (October 16, 2002). "'Whoa' Be Gone". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,353091,00.html. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (2007-05-04). "Joey Lawrence Joins Broadway's Chicago May 4". playbill.com. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107810-Joey-Lawrence-Joins-Broadways-Chicago-May-4. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ^ Master of Dance : TLC
- ^ Bockelman, Andy (2010-04-01). "Melissa Joan Hart, Nikki Blonsky Among Stars To Appear In New ABC Family Shows". allheadlinenews.com. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018277538?Melissa%20Joan%20Hart,%20Nikki%20Blonsky%20Among%20Stars%20To%20Appear%20In%20New%20ABC%20Family%20Shows#ixzz0qcjeaVpE. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ^ "Hart & Lawrence Land New Sitcom". http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/hart-lawrence-land-tv-sitcom_1130515. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
- ^ "Joey Lawrence: Billboard chart history". allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r168277. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ^ "Joey Lawrence: What are Joey Lawrence's upcoming projects?". tvguide.com. 2008-07-18. http://video.tvguide.com/Joey+Lawrence/What+are+Joey+Lawrences+upcoming+projects/1162014?autoplay=true. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ^ "ABC Family's Hit Comedy "Melissa & Joey" Returns With All-New Episodes, Premiering Wednesday, June 29 at 8:00 ET/PT". thefutoncritic.com. 2011-06-24. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/06/24/abc-familys-hit-comedy-melissa-and-joey-returns-with-all-new-episodes-premiering-wednesday-june-29-at-800-et-pt-736312/20110624abcfamily01/. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
- ^ "Give it to ya". PledgeMusic. http://www.pledgemusic.com/artists/joeylawrence/widgets/1836. Retrieved 2011-11-25.
- ^ Rizzo, Monica (2006-11-13). "Whoa, It's Joey!". People 66 (20). ISSN 0093-7673. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20059931,00.html.
- ^ Michaud, Sarah (2009-11-13). "Joey Lawrence, Wife Expecting Second Daughter". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20320041,00.html. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ^ Michaud, Sarah (2010-03-04). "Joey Lawrence Welcomes Second Daughter". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20348831,00.html. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ^ Billboard.com Chart History Joey Lawrence album
- ^ "Joey Lawrence Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. 1976-04-20. http://www.discogs.com/artist/Joey+Lawrence. Retrieved 2011-11-25.
- ^ Billboard.com Chart History Joey Lawrence
- ^ Everyhit.com Search Result s
- ^ Billboard.com Chart History Joey Lawrence Stay Forever
- ^ Everyhit.com Search Results
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Joey Lawrence at the Internet Broadway Database
- Joey Lawrence at the Internet Movie Database
- Joey Lawrence discography at Discogs
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Stacy Keibler & Tony Dovolani |
Dancing with the Stars (US) third place contestant Season 3 (Fall 2006 with Edyta Śliwińska) |
Succeeded by Laila Ali & Maksim Chmerkovskiy |
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- 1976 births
- 20th-century actors
- 21st-century actors
- Actors from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- American child actors
- American dance musicians
- American film actors
- American male singers
- American musicians of Italian descent
- American pop singers
- American rhythm and blues musicians
- American singer-songwriters
- American stage actors
- American television actors
- American television producers
- American voice actors
- English-language singers
- Living people
- Musicians from Pennsylvania
- Participants in American reality television series
- People from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- University of Southern California alumni