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Born on May 17, 1970, Jordan Knight is from Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Public records list Jordan Knight as a singer-songwriter, recording artist and pop singer. That works out to 56 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Boston English High School.
My Take
Jordan Knight is, for me, the sound of a certain youth, that soaring falsetto borrowed from The Stylistics that anchored New Kids on the Block at the height of boy-band mania. What earns my respect is what came after 1994: rather than coasting on nostalgia, he built a genuine solo career and kept writing and singing on his own terms. It is easy to dismiss teen idols, but Knight's musicianship and longevity argue otherwise. There is craft beneath the swoon, and I find it admirable that a kid from Worcester turned a fleeting pop moment into a lasting life in music.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jordan Knight
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーダン・ナイト
- Reading
- じょーだん・ないと
- Born
- May 17, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / recording artist / pop singer / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Boston English High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jordanknight.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan%20Knight
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q337511
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jordan Knight born?
Born May 17, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Jordan Knight from?
Jordan Knight is from Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Jordan Knight do?
Jordan Knight works as singer, singer-songwriter, recording artist, pop singer, musician.
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