Brian Littrell
Singer-songwriter and actor from Backstreet Boys
Born
February 20th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1975, a prominent American singer-songwriter and actor. Gained fame as a member of the Backstreet Boys, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Contributed to the group's success with multiple albums that achieved multi-platinum status, particularly 'Millennium' and 'Black & Blue'. Besides music, ventured into acting with appearances in television series and films.
Sold over 100 million records with Backstreet Boys
Contributed vocals to hits like 'I Want It That Way'
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