Justin Randall Timberlake was born to Lynn Harless and Randy Timberlake on January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee. At the age of 11, he appeared on the show "Star Search", and even though he didn't win, it didn't dampen his ambitions. He also appeared on "The Mickey Mouse Club", where his costars included Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Keri Russell, Christina Aguilera and fellow band mate, 'JC Chasez' . At the age of 14, Justin became a member of the boy band, 'NSYNC. In 1998, the group released their self-titled debut album. They became a big hit with fans and made a place for themselves in the music world with a succession of big-selling albums. In the beginning of 2002, Justin spent time working on and writing songs for his debut solo album. During this time, he broke up with his longtime girlfriend, Britney Spears. The release of the solo album, titled "Justified", came in November of 2002. Songs from his solo album include: "Like I Love You", "Cry Me A River", and "Rock Your Body."


Performed with *NSYNC on the "Celine Dion All The Way" TV special [24 November 1999] Performed at the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center with 'NSYNC. [1 December 1999] He was born at 6:30 in the evening. Co-wrote "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" with 'JC Chasez' from *NSYNC's Christmas album, "Home For Christmas". Boyfriend of his former "The New Mickey Mouse Club" (1977) co-star Britney Spears from 1998 to 2002. Collects sneakers. *NSYNC's third album, "Celebrity", was released. [24 July 2001] His favorite ice cream is Baskin-Robbins Daquiri Ice. He collects sports jerseys. Sang at the Grand Ole Opry when he was ten years old. He and girlfriend Britney Spears broke up. [March 2002] Debut solo single "Like I Love You" reached #2 in the UK singles chart. [October 2002] Has two half-brothers, Jonathan and Stephen. Solo album, "Justified", reached no. 1 in the UK album chart (Feb 2003). As of May 2003, his solo album "Justified" has gone double platinum. His third solo single, "Rock Your Body", debuted at #2 in the UK singles chart. [May 2003] Won a Grammy for Best pop Male for "Cry Me A River" [Febuary 8, 2004]. Is a fan of Björk. Toured with 'FeFe Dobson' in the UK. [December 2003] His ex-girlfriend's (Britney Spears) ex-husband Kevin Federline was a former background dancer for *NSYNC at the 2002 Grammy Awards and in Justin's 2002 VMA performance. Is set to star in West End play "Resurrection Blues" in London starting February 2006. Kevin Spacey is producing. He had a younger half-sister, Laura Katherine, who died minutes after birth. She was the first child of his father, Randy Timberlake, and stepmother Lisa. It is sometimes falsely reported that she was his twin. He mentions her sometimes in the liner notes of *NSYNC albums. Has two younger half-brothers, Jonathan Perry Timberlake (born September 12, 1993) and Stephen Robert Timberlake (born August 14, 1998). Both are sons of his father and stepmother. Loves skiing and snowboarding. Broke his left foot in December 2002 during dance rehearsals. Was among the 130 guests at Christina Aguilera's wedding to Jordan Bratman. Is a fan of Kylie Minogue and Dannii Minogue. Winner of two MTV Europe Music Awards in 2006 for "Best Male Artist" and "Best Pop". He also hosted the show in Copenhagen, Danmark (2 November 2006). Collaborated with Duran Duran in 2006 for a song on the band's album. In November of that year, lead singer Simon Le Bon told The Associated Press the band had "collaborated in a writing and production manner on one of those tracks with Justin Timberlake.". Paternal grandson of Charles L. Timberlake (who had remote Dutch American ancestry) and wife Bobbye Joice. Is a noted fan of country music. Supports the English football team Manchester United FC "The Red Devils". In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $20 million. An avid fan of IndyCar racing. Wrote the hit song "Rehab" for Rihanna and also sings on it. Jason Seek was his former music teacher in 1994. Lives in Los Angeles, California. His parents are divorced. He has two half-brothers from his fathers re-marriage with Lisa Perry: Jonathan (born c. 1993) and Steven Robert (born August 14, 1998). His half-sister Laura Katherine, died shortly after birth on May 14, 1997, and is mentioned in his acknowledgments in the album *NSYNC as "My Angel in Heaven.".