Kevin Scott Richardson

July 31, 2024

Kevin Scott Richardson- Biography

Kevin Scott Richardson was born on 3 October 1971 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, under the sign of Libra, and is a 48-year-old musician best known for being a member of the legendary boy band ‘Backstreet Boys.’ He is both a model and an actor.

What is the Net Worth of Kevin Scott Richardson? Salary, Earnings

Richardson’s net worth exceeds $40 million, owing primarily to his involvement in the music industry as a member of one of the most popular boy bands. His income has also grown as a result of his acting and modeling professions.

Kevin Scott Richardson- Birth, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education

Kevin is the youngest of three sons born to his father, Jerald Wayne Richardson, Sr., a handyman and outdoor enthusiast, and his mother, Ann C. Richardson, a housewife. His nationality is American, and he is of white ethnicity. He is a devout Christian. Kevin grew up on the family farm with his two older brothers, Tim and Jerald Wayne, Jr. He then lived in Cathedral Domain Camp, where his father worked. Kevin attended Estill County High School and graduated in 1990. He appeared in several school musicals while in high school, including “Barefoot In The Park” and “Bye, Bye Birdie.” He was also a football player and captain for the Estill Engineers. He was also a drummer in a band.

Kevin Scott Richardson- Relationship, Married Life

Kevin Scott Richardson is married to dancer, model, and actress Kristin Kay Willits. They first met in 1993, when they were both working for Walt Disney World. The couple eventually married on June 17, 2000. Kristin gave birth to their first son, Mason Frey, in July 2007, and the family received their second son, Maxwell Haze, in July 2013. Kevin is the creator of “Just Within Reach (JWR),” an environmental group launched in remembrance of his father in January 2001.

Kevin Scott Richardson- Professional Career

Following graduation, Kevin relocated to Orlando, Florida, where he worked as a model, songwriter, and dance instructor until landing a job as a performer at Walt Disney World, where he was in charge of delivering backstage tours. Aside from that, he played Aladdin, Sebastian the Crab, Prince Eric, and one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Kevin returned home after learning that his father had colon cancer; his father died in 1991, and Kevin returned to Florida to further his career as a musician.

The Backstreet Boys

Kevin joined the boy band ‘Backstreet Boys’ in 1993, along with AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, and Kevin’s cousin Brian Littrell, whom he invited to join them.

In May 1993, they made their debut at SeaWorld Orlando. Their first song, “We’ve Got It Going On,” was published in 1995, and the band’s self-titled debut studio album was released in 1996, followed by their second album, “Backstreet Boys,” the following year (1997). The band’s third album, “Millennium,” was published in 1999 and featured such Top40 songs as “Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely,” “I Want It That Way,” and “Larger Than Life.” The album went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling more than 24 million copies worldwide, topping the US Billboard 200 charts, and being certified diamond and platinum by the RIAA 13 times.

They released their fourth studio album, “Black & Blue,” in 2000, and their next album, “Never Gone,” five years later, after a brief sabbatical. Kevin left the band in 2006 to pursue an acting career, but he continued to perform with the band on occasion for the next year until he announced his comeback in 2012. They published their eighth studio album, “In A World Like This,” in 2013, and their follow-up, “DNA,” in 2019, which topped the US Billboard 200 chart. Furthermore, Kevin starred in the documentary film “Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of” alongside other members of the band (2015). During the same year, he and Brian Littrell were inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.

Career as an Individual

Kevin is also well-known for his solo musical career. He wrote the soundtrack for the film “The Spirit Bear” in 2003, which was released in 2010. During the same year, he co-founded The Music Workshop in Louisville, Kentucky, with his friend Keith McGuffey. In 2012, Kevin began work on his first solo studio album, “Cover Story.” Three years later, he published “She’s Got A Way,” but the album has yet to be released.

Career as an Actor

Kevin Scott Richardson made his cinematic debut in the comedic drama film “My Girl,” directed by Howard Zieff, in 1991. He has also appeared as a guest star in television shows such as “Sabrina The Teenage Witch,” “Arthur,” and “Fear Factor.”

In 2003, he landed the role of lawyer Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of the musical “Chicago,” following which he appeared with Ashton Kutcher in the MTV hidden camera reality show “Punk’d.” Kevin’s next role was as Clerk in the Hallmark Channel drama film “Love Takes Wing,” which was based on Janette Oke’s book. Two years later, he starred in the short drama film “Unwound” and the drama “The Casserole Club,” for which he received the 2011 Independent Vision Award for Best Actor at Vision Fest in New York City.

Kevin featured in the comedy film “This Is The End” with other members of the “Backstreet Boys” in 2013, and then played Burt in Ken Roht’s 2014 horror musical film “The Bloody Indulgent.” Following that, he portrayed Derek in the short drama film “If I Could Tell You” (2015). In 2020, he will resume his role as Burt in “The Bloody Indulgent Regurgitated.”

Career as a Model

Kevin Scott Richardson has also dabbled in fashion modeling, having modeled for Versace and collaborating with Vogue. Kevin is presently serving as a Tag Heuer brand ambassador.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Hair color

Kevin has dark brown hair that is cut short and blue eyes. He is 6ft 1in (1.85m) tall and weighs approximately 180lbs (82kgs).

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