Brian McKnight is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist.
Brian McKnight Biography
| Real Name | Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. |
| Nickname | Brian McKnight |
| Profession | Actor, singer, songwriter, record producer, radio personality and multi-instrumentalist |
| Date of Birth | 5 June 1969 |
| Age | 56 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Buffalo, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Buffalo, New York, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Seventh-day Adventist |
| Hobbies | Singing, traveling, gardening, etc. |
| Social Media | Insatgram |
Education Qualification
| School | Evans High School |
| College | Oakwood University |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Brian McKnight Age
Brian McKnight was born on 5 June 1969 in Buffalo, New York, United States. He is 56 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Brain McKnight Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Julie McKnight Leilani Mendoza |
| Spouse/Wife | Julie McKnight (m. 1990, div. 2003) Leilani Mendoza (m. 2017) |
| Children | Daughter – Briana McKnight Son – Niko McKnight, Clyde McKnight, and Brain McKnight Jr. |
Brian McKnight Family
| Father’s Name | Claude McKnight Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Ruth Elaine Wills |
| Brother’s Name | Claude McKnight Jr. Michael McKnight |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | As singer – 1992 : Brain McKnight Albums Film – 2000 : A Diva’s Christmas Carol TV – 1993 : The Mickey Mouse Club |
| Awards | 2000 – NAACP Image Award 1999 – Soul Train Music Award |
Brian McKnight Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| A Diva’s Christmas Carol | 2000 |
| The Beat | 2003 |
| Leverage | 2005 |
| Black Dynamite | 2009 |
| Cheaper to Keep Her | 2011 |
| Note to Self | 2012 |
| Fuzzy Giners | 2012 |
| The Country Christmas Story | 2013 |
| Sandy Wexler | 2017 |
| Naked | 2017 |
Brian McKnight Television Shows –
- 1993 – The Mickey Mouse Club
- 1993-05 – Soul Train
- 1996 – Martin
- 1998 – Beverly Hills, 90210
- 1999 – Mad TV
- 2001 – The Parkers
- 2002 – My Wife and Kids
- 2004 – The Chris Isaak Show
- 2006 – Celebrity Duets
- 2009 – The Apprentice
- 2013 – Shark Tank
- 2015 – Hollywood in Vienna
- 2017 – Grown Folks
- 2021 – American Idol
- 2022 – Atlanta
Brian McKnight Songs, Albums –
- 1992 – Brain McKnight
- 1997 – Anytime
- 1999 – Back at One
- 2001 – Superhero
- 2003 – U Turn
- 2005 – Gemini
- 2008 – I’ll Be Home for Christmas
- 2011 – Just Me
- 2013 – More Than words
- 2017 – Genesis
- 2020 – Exodus
- 2023 – McKnighttime Lullabies
Brian McKnight Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 193 cm In meters – 1.93 m In feet & inches – 6’4” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 86 kg In pounds – 190 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Brian McKnight Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $12 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update son |
| Income Source | Acting, singing, business, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Brian McKnight
- Brian McKnight was born to Claude McKnight and Ruth Elaine Wills.
- His music experience began in childhood when he became a member of his church choir.
- At the age of ten, he and his family moved to Orlando, Florida, where he began his ambitions in his early teens.
- He started composing instrumental material while learning to paly several instruments.
- He formed a band and began performing his original songs at local venues.
- By the age of 18, he was offered a publishing deal and subsequently moved to Los Angeles.
- By the age of 19, he signed his first recording deal with Mercury Records subsidiary, Wing Records.
- Brain signed with Motown in 1998 and released a Christmas album, Bethlehem, the first of five albums he released on Motown.
- In 1998, Brain McKnight was a guest star on the show Sister Sister.
- In late 2005, he signed with Warner Bros, records and released the albums Ten during December 2006.
- He was married from 1990 to 2003, to singer-songwriter, Julie McKnight, and they have two sons together.
- He also has a daughter he fathered from a previous relationship.
- On December 29, 2017, McKnight married his girlfriend Dr. Leilani Malia Mendoza, a pediatric neurophysiologist.
FAQ:
How old is Brian McKnight?
56 years old (As of 2025)
Who is Brian McKnight’s new wife?
Brian McKnight second wife Leilani Mendoza is a neurophysiologist.
What happened to Brian McKnight’s son?
Brian McKnight son Niko McKnight passed away after a battle with cancer.
Is Brian McKnight still alive?
Yes, Brian McKnight is still alive and is 56 years old as of 2025.