Brian McKnight

Acting

Brian McKnight

Born 1969-06-05 · Buffalo, New York, USA

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, "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" (featuring Mase) peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led his third album, Anytime (1997)—his final release with Mercury before he signed with Motown. His 1999 single, "Back at One" peaked at number two on the chart and remains his highest-charting song; it preceded the album of the same name (1999), which was the first of four of his albums—Superhero (2001), U Turn (2003), and Gemini (2005)—to consecutively debut within the top ten of the Billboard 200. His ninth album, Ten (2006) marked his final major label release. He was married from 1990-2003 to singer-songwriter, Julie McKnight, and they have two sons together. He also has a daughter he fathered from a previous relationship. In 2014, he began dating Dr. Leilani Malia Mendoza, a pediatric neurophysiologist, and they announced their engagement in May 2017 and on December 29, 2017, they were married. Mendoza has two children from a previous relationship. McKnight and Mendoza had a son who died in infancy. In December 2022, they had another son, Brian Kainoa Makoa Jr. McKnight legally changed his name to Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. to match his new son's name. ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Acting credits

Black Dynamite poster
7.1

This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.

Black Dynamite

2009

Naked poster
5.8

Following a wild night out with his best man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forced to relive the morning over and over again.

Naked

2017

A Man's Story poster
6.9

Documentary about British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng.

A Man's Story

2011

A New Day Has Come poster
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A New Day Has Come is the third one-off American television special by Canadian singer Céline Dion that was broadcast by CBS on 7 April 2002. The special was a promotion for Dion's first English album in 2 years of the same name, A New Day Has Come. It also marks as Dion's comeback after her 2-year hiatus from the music industry. The special was filmed on 2 March 2002 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California. It featured Dion (backed by her touring band) performing songs from the album as well as some of her greatest hits. She was also joined by special guests Grammy winning R&B singing sensations Destiny's Child and Brian McKnight.

A New Day Has Come

2002

A Diva's Christmas Carol poster
6.2

In this remake of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol", a cold-hearted superstar singer gets a reality check when she meets three Christmas spirits who would change her miserly ways for the better.

A Diva's Christmas Carol

2000

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies poster
8.3

The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-actor John Travolta.

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

2004

A Country Christmas Story poster
5.2

A starry-eyed young girl journeys from the mountains of Appalachia to the stage at Dollywood, where she discovers the impact of African-Americans on the world of country music - while at the same time competing in a country music competition for kids, hosted by Dolly Parton herself.

A Country Christmas Story

2013

The 6th Annual Sears Soul Train Christmas Starfest poster
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From Tribune Television Studios in Hollywood, Ca., it's the Sixth Annual Sears Soul Train Christmas Starfest.

The 6th Annual Sears Soul Train Christmas Starfest

2003

Christina Aguilera: My Reflection poster
7.9

Aguilera's first concert video, a repackaging of a slick special that aired on ABC-TV in 2000, shows what this "girl" really wants is to move beyond the bouncy R&B-flavored pop she's known for. Her cheeky hits ("Genie in a Bottle," "Come On Over, Baby," "What a Girl Wants") are followed by songs from Mi Reflejo, her Spanish-language album, and My Kind of Christmas, her holiday release. She has sweet duets with R&B legend Dr. John on "Merry Christmas, Baby" and balladeer Brian McKnight on "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and shares the stage with rapper Lil' Bow Wow (weird, but it works) on "So Emotional" and "Christmas Time."

Christina Aguilera: My Reflection

2001

Streetlight Harmonies poster
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Streetlight Harmonies shines a long overdue spotlight on the artists and celebrates the music that defined the musical generation of Doo-Wop. Utilizing all-new interviews along with HD restored archival footage the film will explore the history and social impact of this timeless era.

Streetlight Harmonies

2020

Hit Man: David Foster & Friends poster
8.0

The spectacular one-night only concert by David Foster and his famous friends finds the songwriter and hit producer gathering together the best tracks from his bottomless well of hits and inviting some talented folks to come along and help perform them. Not only are the songs magical, the performances are just as enchanting, including appearances from Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Kenny G, Katharine McPhee, Celine Dion, Blake Shelton, Brian McKnight, and Charice. Spotlighting #1 hits, award-winning songs, and other favorites -- all but one originally penned and/or produced by Foster -- this May 23, 2008 show at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas was unforgettable. Experience it again and again...

Hit Man: David Foster & Friends

2008

Cheaper to Keep Her poster
4.0

Raymond Mays plans to improve his life by divorcing his wife, but the strategy backfires when a judge awards her every dime of his net worth -- and soon Raymond begins looking for other ways to dump her without relinquishing all of his money.

Cheaper to Keep Her

2011

The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest poster
NR

An extremely unique celebration of Christmas for the young and hip and the young at heart.

The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest

2004

The Beat poster
9.0

In a split narrative, a young man follows two paths: his father's dream of him becoming a cop, and his own dream of becoming a rapper

The Beat

2005

Mariah Carey: Around the World poster
7.3

The biggest selling female artist of the 1990s invites her fans to join her onstage and backstage as she travels around the world on a concert tour with stops in Australia, Hawaii, Japan and glittering Manhattan. Through the magic of Dolby Digital multi-channel Surround Sound, you'll experience the full power of some of Mariah's biggest hits and revel in a series of very special exclusive performances. Songs: Butterfly Intro/Emotions, Fantasy, Dreamlover, My All, I Still Believe, I'll Be There (with Trey Lorenz), Hopelessly Devoted to You (with Olivia Newton-John), Whenever You Call (with Brian McKnight), Honey, Hero. Also includes the bonus videos: Butterfly, Breakdown (with Krayzie Bone & Wish Bone), and the DVD-exclusives The Roof and My All.

Mariah Carey: Around the World

1999

Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas poster
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Taped at the Soundstage studio this September, in Chicago, Chris and his long-time band perform some of his childhood favorites such as "Mele Kalikimaka" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" in addition to classic holiday standards ranging from "White Christmas" to "Chestnuts." Isaak also includes some holiday originals such as "Washington Square" and "Hey Santa." Other songs performed are "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Blue Christmas," "Let it Snow" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" to name a few. Joining Chris on a number of duets will be Michael Buble, Brian McKnight, and Stevie Nicks.

Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas

2004

Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas poster
5.0

The mismatched couple hosts a holiday-themed variety hour featuring skits, bits and musical visits from Ashlee Simpson, Brian McKnight and the guys from 98 Degrees, who join Nick for a rendition of “I'll Be Home for Christmas.”

Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas

2004

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NR

Looking to help her family by earning some money, a young Indian girl looks to her aunt to help her. Little does she know her aunt is involved in human trafficking and the underaged girl is pushed into a world of prostitution.

Twilight: The Story of Hope

Boyz II Men - Motown, A Journey Through Hitsville USA Live poster
4.8

Recorded during their 2008 World Tour at The House Of Blues/Atlantic City on July 17, 2008 this live show is wall to wall hits featuring the Motown classics The Track Of My Tears, Just My Imagination (Running Away From Me), Mercy Mercy Me, War, It s The Same Old Song, and more...in addition to the Boyz II Men hits I ll Make Love To You, Motownphilly, End Of The Road, (featuring a guest appearance from Brian McKnight).

Boyz II Men - Motown, A Journey Through Hitsville USA Live

2008

An Evening with Brian McKnight poster
8.0

No auto tune, no tricks, no nonsense. Just the best vocalist on the planet live! An Evening With Brian McKnight is a live concert experience recorded in January 2016 at Los Angeles' historic Saban Theatre. The multi-camera recording includes all of Brian's best known songs.

An Evening with Brian McKnight

2016