Justin Timberlake Celebrity

NAME: Justin Timberlake

OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Singer

BIRTH DATE: January 31, 1981 (Age: 30)

PLACE OF BIRTH: Memphis, Tennessee

ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius

Synopsis

Justin Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) began his career on The Mickey Mouse Club, starring with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. In 1995, he became a teen heartthrob with the pop group 'N Sync. Timberlake went solo in 2002, releasing his own albu.

Early Life

Pop singer. Born Justin Randall Timberlake on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee. Raised a Baptist, Timberlake grew up singing in the church choir. From 1993 to 1995, he performed with The Mickey Mouse Club along with popsters Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and JC Chasez. Afterward, Timberlake and Chasez, along with Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick, formed the all-male singing group 'N Sync. The boy band would go on to become one of the hottest pop groups of the 1990s, releasing No Strings Attached in 2000 and Celebrity in 2001.

Film

In addition to Justin Timberlake's multi-platinum album FutureSex/LoveSounds, which produced four consecutive #1 singles, his critically acclaimed 2007 FutureSex/LoveShow tour, and multiple Grammy Awards - he appeared in four films in 2007. Timberlake received rave reviews for Universal's crime drama ALPHA DOG co-starring Emile Hirsh, Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone. The Los Angeles Times said the movie is “a showcase of Timberlake, who turns in Alpha Dog's most nuanced performance.” He was also applauded for his role in Black Snake Moan, Craig Brewer's follow up to his Sundance hit Hustle and Flow, along with Christina Ricci and Samuel L. Jackson which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and opened February 23rd. In the summer of 2007, he loaned his voice to the all-star cast of DreamWorks' third installment of Shrek, Shrek The Third. He starred alongside Cameron Diaz, Mike Meyers and Eddie Murphy, as the voice of Artie - the young King Arthur. In the U.S., Shrek The Third generated $121 million the 1st weekend at the box office — breaking box office records for animated movies. And finally, Timberlake joined Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Mandy Moore in Southland Tales from the director of the cult hit Donnie Darko. In the summer of 2008, Justin starred alongside Mike Meyers and Jessica Alba in the 20th Century Fox film, Love Guru. In 2009, Justin will appear in the independent film, The Open Road, with Jeff Bridges, Mary Steenburgen, Harry Dean Stanton and Kate Mara.

Television

Television has become yet another artistic outlet for Timberlake. He has hosted Saturday Night Live three times and several of his sketches have become viral video sensations including the Emmy Award-winning “D**k in the Box” that has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube. Furthering his forays into televisioin, Timberlake has hosted MTV's Europe Music Awards, Nickelodeon's Kid's Choice Awards, and recently ESPN's 2008 ESPY Awards. He also serves as executive producer on the MTV reality show called “The Phone.”

BUSINESS

Movies, tours, new albums, fashion, sports projects and production projects are all on the plate for Justin. “I enjoy the process of being creative… acting, writing music and producing. But from a business point of view, I am being turned on to so many things that also inspire me creatively. I find that I'm drawn in and want to get involved with these projects whether it's fashion, sports, music or technology. If I am not going to be a part of the complete process of creating the business, then there is no need for me to put my stamp on it. That is why each and every company I am involved with, I am a part of the entire process from A-Z.”

Boy band history

The five young men formed instant friendships and it was clear that their harmonizing styles blended together perfectly. As a result, because they were so in sync, Timberlake's mother came up with the band's appropriate name. In addition, 'N Sync was formed from the last letter of each member's first name (Justin, Chris, Joey, Jason, and J. C.). When Lance Bass (1979–) replaced Jason Allen, the boys jokingly called him Lansten so he would fit into the group's acronym. In need of financial backing, the band turned to Lou Pearlman of the Trans Continental management company. Pearlman quickly put the boys in touch with Johnny and Donna Wright, who became 'N Sync's tour managers. The Wrights were music veterans with just the right experience; they had previously managed 1980's teen heartthrobs New Kids on the Block, and they had recently helped form the Back-street Boys, another five-member teen vocal combo, and one that would be constantly compared to 'N Sync.