Justin Randall Timberlake Biography

(Billboard Best Performing Male Soloist in the History of the Mainstream Top 40)

Birthday: January 31, 1981 (Aquarius)

Born In: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Six times Grammy Award winner and 20 times Grammy Award nominated singer, Justin Timberlake is one of the most popular and commercially successful singers across the world. He is one of the bestselling artists, whose albums have topped the charts and have sold millions of copies worldwide. He rose to fame as the youngest member and lead singer of the boy band ‘N Sync’, which is considered the third best-selling boy band in the music industry. He later went on to pursue a solo career and released the bestselling albums ‘Justified’, ‘FutureSex/Love Sounds’ and the recent album ‘The 20/20 Experience’. Widely regarded as the ‘prince of pop music’, Timberlake has established himself as one of the ‘A list’ celebrities in the entertainment industry. With an estimated net worth of $100 million, Timberlake is one of the wealthiest stars in the American music industry. He is also an up-coming actor who has appeared in films like ‘The Social Network, ‘Friends With Benefits’, ‘Alpha Dog’, ‘Black Snake Moan’ and ‘Richard Kelly's Southland Tales. To learn more interesting facts about his childhood, personal life and professional achievements, scroll down and continue to read this biography.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Justin Timberlake

Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Jessica Biel (m. 2012)

father: Randy Timberlake

mother: Lynn Harless

siblings: Jonathan Perry Timberlake, Laura Katherine Timberlake, Stephen Robert Timberlake

Born Country: United States

Pop Singers Lyricists & Songwriters

Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

U.S. State: Tennessee

Notable Alumni: University Of Nebraska High School

City: Memphis, Tennessee

More Facts

education: University Of Nebraska High School

  • 1

    What movies has Justin Timberlake starred in?

    Justin Timberlake has starred in movies such as "The Social Network," "Friends with Benefits," "Inside Llewyn Davis," "In Time," and "Trolls."
  • 2

    What is Justin Timberlake's best-selling album?

    Justin Timberlake's best-selling album is "FutureSex/LoveSounds," which has sold millions of copies worldwide.
  • 3

    Has Justin Timberlake ever performed at the Super Bowl halftime show?

    Yes, Justin Timberlake has performed at the Super Bowl halftime show twice - first in 2004 with Janet Jackson and then as the headliner in 2018.
  • 4

    Is Justin Timberlake a member of any music groups?

    Yes, Justin Timberlake was a member of the popular boy band NSYNC before pursuing a solo career.
  • 5

    Does Justin Timberlake have any business ventures?

    Yes, Justin Timberlake has business ventures in the fashion industry, including his clothing line William Rast and his involvement with the denim brand Levi's.
Childhood & Early Life
Justin Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lynn Harless and Randall Timberlake and was raised as a Baptist.
At the age of 11, he played the role of the country music singer ‘Justin Randall’ on the TV show, ‘Star Search’.
From 1993 to 1994, he was a cast member of the Walt Disney TV show ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’
In 1995, he became a part of the American boy band ‘N Sync’ which was organised by manager, Lou Pearlman.
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Career
In 1996, ‘N Sync’ released their first single titled ‘I Want You Back’, which was a major hit that year and topped the charts.
In 1998, ‘N Sync’ came out with their debut album ‘*NSYNC’, the album featured the hit single ‘Tearin Up My Heart’.
In the year 2000, he made his debut as an actor with the ABC television movie ‘Model Behaviour’, directed by Maggie Lawson.
The rise of his stardom, lead to problems within the band ‘N Sync’, which eventually led to the break-up of the band.
In August 2002, he performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, where his debut solo single ‘Like I Love You’ was premiered.
In November 2002, his debut solo studio album ‘Justified’ was released. The album featured the hit singles, ‘Like I Love You’ and ‘Cry Me a River’.
In 2003, he went on the ‘Justified/Stripped Tour’ with Christina Aguilera and recorded the song ‘I'm Lovin' It’. The same year he was featured on Nelly’s song ‘Work It’.
In 2005, he played the role of journalist ‘Joshua Pollack’ in the American thriller ‘Edison Force’.
He was seen in films like ‘Alpha Dog’, ‘Black Snake Moan’, ‘Richard Kelly's Southland Tales’ and also appeared as young Elton John in the song ‘This Train Don't Stop There Anymore’.
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In 2006, he made a cameo appearance in the video for Nelly Furtado and Timberland’s single, ‘Promiscuous’.
On September 12, 2006, his second solo album titled ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ was released. The album featured the all-time hit songs ‘What Goes Around... Comes Around’ and ‘SexyBack’.
In 2007, he made an appearance in 50 Cents album, Cutis and he also co-wrote, produced and offered vocals for the songs ‘Nite Runner’ and ‘Falling Down’ for Duran Duran's album ‘Red Carpet Massacre’.
In 2010, he appeared as ‘Sean Parker’, the founder of ‘Napster’ in the David Fincher film ‘The Social Network’.
In 2011, he starred in the film ‘Friends with Benefits’ alongside Mila Kunis. The film was a major box office hit.
In 2013, his third studio album ‘The 20/20 Experience’ was released, the album was one of his best-selling albums.
Major Works
His song ‘Cry Me a River’ won him a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2004. The ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine ranked the song at number 20 on its list of ‘100 Best Songs of the 2000s’.
His album ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ received several Grammy Award nominations and sold over ten million copies worldwide. The album was peaked at the number one position on the Billboard 200.
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Awards & Achievements
In 2004, he won the Grammy Award in the category, ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’ for the album ‘Justified’ and won another Grammy for the song ‘Cry me a River’.
In 2007, he won the Grammy Award in the category, ‘Best Dance Recording’ for the song ‘SexyBack’ and won another Grammy for ‘Best Rap/Sung Collaboration’ for ‘My Love’.
In 2008, he won the Grammy Award in the category, ‘Best Male Pop Vocal Performance’ for the song ‘What Goes Around Comes Around’ and won another Grammy in the category, ‘Best Dance Recording’ for ‘Love Stoned’.
Personal Life & Legacy
In 1999, he started dating Britney Spears and they were in a relationship until March 2002.
In 2003, he became romantically involved with actress Cameron Diaz and the couple broke-up in 2006.
In 2007, he started dating actress Jessica Biel and they got married in 2012. In 2008, he announced that he suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obsessive–compulsive disorder.
Facts About Justin Randall Timberlake

Justin Randall Timberlake is an avid golfer and has played in celebrity tournaments alongside professional golfers.

He once helped a fan propose to his girlfriend during a concert by bringing them on stage and serenading them with a love song.

He has a passion for interior design and has renovated several of his own properties, showcasing his eye for style and creativity.
Despite his busy schedule, Justin Timberlake makes time to volunteer and support various charitable organizations, including those focused on children's health and education.

Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
2011 Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Saturday Night Live (1975)
2011 Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics Saturday Night Live (1975)
2009 Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Saturday Night Live (1975)
2007 Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics Saturday Night Live (1975)
People's Choice Awards
2017 Favorite Song Winner
2017 Favorite Male Artist Winner
2014 Favorite Album Winner
2014 Favorite R&B Artist Winner
2014 Favorite Male Artist Winner
Grammy Awards
2017 Best Song Written for Visual Media Trolls (2016)
2014 Best Music Video Justin Timberlake Ft. Jay-Z: Suit & Tie (2013)
2014 Best R&B Song Winner
2014 Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Winner
2008 Best Dance Recording Winner
2008 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Winner
2007 Best Dance Recording Winner
2007 Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Winner
2004 Best Pop Vocal Album Winner
2004 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Winner
ASCAP Film And Television Music Awards
2017 Top Box Office Films Trolls (2016)
MTV Video Music Awards
2013 Video of the Year Justin Timberlake: Mirrors (2013)
2007 Male Artist of the Year Winner
2007 Quadruple Threat of the Year Winner
2003 Best Male Video Justin Timberlake: Cry Me a River (2002)
2003 Best Pop Video Justin Timberlake: Cry Me a River (2002)
2003 Best Dance Video Justin Timberlake: Rock Your Body (2003)
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