Joey Lawrence Biography (1976-)

Original name, Joseph Lawrence Mignogna, Jr.; born April 20, 1976, in Montgomery (some sources cite Philadelphia), PA; son of Joseph Lawrence (an insurance broker) and Donna (a personal manager) Mignogna; family surname changed toLawrence; brother of Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence (actors); married Michelle Vella, August 24, 2002. Addresses: Agent: William Morris Agency, 151 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2775.

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Actor, singer, composer, director, producer
Birth Details
April 20, 1976
Pennsylvania, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Joseph "Joey" Donovan, Gimme a Break!, NBC, 1983-1987
  • Joey Russo, Blossom, NBC, 1991-1995
  • Joe Roman, Brotherly Love, NBC, 1995-1996, then The WB, 1996-1997
  • (As Joseph Lawrence) Michael Brooks, a recurring role, American Dreams, NBC, beginning 2002
  • Pilots
  • Sparky, Scamps, NBC, 1982
  • Pete, Little Shots, NBC, 1983
  • Brad Anderson, Adventures in Babysitting, CBS, 1989
  • Donny Russo, Blossom, NBC, 1990
  • (As Joseph Lawrence) Michael Brooks, American Dreams, NBC, 2002
  • Specials
  • Bob Hope Special: Ho Ho Hope's Jolly Christmas Tour, NBC, 1984
  • Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa, NBC, 1985
  • Joey, "Don't Touch," ABC Afterschool Specials, ABC, 1985
  • The Wildest West Show of Stars, CBS, 1986
  • 60th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, NBC, 1986
  • Joey, Alvin Goes Back to School, NBC, 1986
  • Billy, "Umbrella Jack," Young People's Specials, syndicated, 1986
  • Andy Williams and the NBC Kids: Easter in Rome, NBC, 1987
  • 65th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC, 1991
  • Star-athon '92: A Weekend with the Stars, syndicated, 1992
  • The 61st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, syndicated, 1992
  • The Winans' Real Meaning of Christmas, syndicated, 1993
  • The Olsen Twins Mother's Day Special, ABC, 1993
  • NBA All-Star Stay in School Jam, NBC, 1993
  • Disney's Countdown to Kid's Day (also known as Countdown to Kid's Day), NBC, 1993
  • Circus of the Stars Gives Kids the World, CBS, 1993
  • Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories, NBC, 1993
  • Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade, ABC, 1993
  • Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '94, ABC, 1993
  • American Bandstand's Teen Idols, NBC, 1994
  • All That, Nickelodeon, 1994
  • Host, Before They Were Stars, ABC, 1994
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC, 1994
  • Host, An All-New Before They Were Stars, ABC, 1994
  • Celebrity First Loves, Fox, 1995
  • The 69th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC, 1995
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC, 1996
  • Bill Bixby: The E! True Hollywood Story, E! Entertainment Television, 1999
  • Celebrity Profile: Joey Lawrence, E! Entertainment Television, 2001
  • Express Yourself, 2001
  • Movies
  • Chris Peters, Wait till Your Mother Gets Home!, 1983
  • Tommy Burke, Chains of Gold, Showtime, 1991
  • Joey Russo, Blossom in Paris, NBC, 1993
  • Ralph Bitondo and Ricky Prince, Prince for a Day (also known as The Prince and the Pizza Day), NBC, 1995
  • Ethan Frye, Brothers of the Frontier, ABC, 1996
  • Michael Woods, Horse Sense, The Disney Channel, 1999
  • Darby, Desperate but Not Serious (also known as Reckless &Wild), HBO, 1999
  • (As Joseph Lawrence) Michael Woods, Jumping Ship, The Disney Channel, 2001
  • (As Joseph Lawrence) Mark Gibson, Romantic Comedy 101, E! Entertainment Television, 2001
  • Episodic
  • Joey, "Big Brother," Diff'rent Strokes, NBC, 1982
  • "The Best Christmas Ever," Silver Spoons, NBC, 1982
  • Jeff Thorton, "Girls and Boy," Almost Home, 1993
  • Wade, "Aunt Verne Knows Best," Empty Nest, 1993
  • Sonny Watkins, "Whipping Post," The John Larroquette Show, NBC, 1995
  • "Deconstructing Peri," V.I.P., syndicated, 1998
  • Donny & Marie, syndicated, 1999
  • Jesse, "Fool for Love," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 1999
  • Voice of Dex Finley, "Eye of the Storm," The Zeta Project, The WB,2002
  • "Star Tracks," One Hit Wonders, 2002
  • The Caroline Rhea Show, 2002
  • Voice of Mr. Dudikoff for an episode of Recess; appeared as J. J.,Something Wilder; also appeared on Storytime and The Tonight Show, NBC.
  • Awards Presentations
  • Presenter, Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon, 1992
  • The 7th Annual American Comedy Awards, ABC, 1993
  • Presenter, Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards, The Disney Channel, 1993
  • The 26th Annual NAACP Image Awards, NBC, 1994
  • Presenter, The 21st Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1994
  • Host, The 7th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon, 1994
  • Presenter, The American Music Awards, ABC, 1995
  • Presenter, The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, TBS, 1995
  • The 23rd Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1996
  • Host, Family Film Awards, CBS, 1996
  • The 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards, VH1, 1998
  • Television Executive Producer
  • Movies
  • (With others) Horse Sense, The Disney Channel, 1999
  • (As Joseph Lawrence; with others) Jumping Ship, The Disney Channel, 2001
  • Television Director
  • Episodic
  • Brotherly Love, The WB, between 1996 and 1997
  • Film Appearances
  • Bobby Chester, Summer Rental, Paramount, 1985
  • Voice of Oliver, Oliver & Company (animated), Buena Vista, 1988
  • David, Pulse, Columbia, 1988
  • Frankie Marshall, Radioland Murders, Universal, 1994
  • Voice of Chad, A Goofy Movie (animated), Buena Vista, 1995
  • Johnny Orpheus, Tequila Body Shots, Hollywood Independents, 1998
  • As Joseph Lawrence
  • Graham Manning, Urban Legends: Final Cut (also known as Legendes urbaines 2 and Leyendas urbanas: Corte final), Columbia, 2000
  • Hank Ford, Do You Wanna Know a Secret?, Mainline Releasing, 2001
  • Detective Anderson, Pandora's Box, Columbia TriStar, 2002
  • Host, R3, Columbia, 2003
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums
  • Joey Lawrence, Impact/MCA, 1993
  • Soulmates, 1997
  • Also recorded the single "Nothing My Love Can't Fix," 1993.
  • Videos
  • Voice of wolf pack leader, A Christmas Adventure from a Book Called Wisely's Tales, Columbia TriStar Home Video, 2001
  • WRITINGS
  • Television Music
  • Theme song, Brotherly Love (series), NBC, 1995-1996 then The WB, 1996-1997
  • Songs "Don't Lose Heart" and "Reason 99," Prince for a Day (movie;also known as The Prince and the Pizza Day), NBC, 1995
  • Film Music
  • Song "What'll I Do," Radioland Murders, Universal, 1994
  • Theme music, Family Tree, Independent Artists, 2000

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals
    • Entertainment Weekly, April 23, 1993, pp. 26-27; September 27, 2002, p. 68
    • Movieline, October, 2000, pp. 70-73
    • People Weekly, November 21, 1988, p. 17; March 15, 1993, pp. 93-95; June 26, 2002, p. 122
    • US Weekly, September 25, 2000, pp. 44, 45
    • Variety, December 28, 1988, p. 11; January 4, 1993, p. 69