Justin Randall Timberlake was born January 31, 1981, and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. He began to perform at a very young age, whether it was singing, acting or dancing. The world was first granted a glimpse of him as a youngster on Star Search, his first-ever television appearance. Back in those early days, Timberlake sang primarily country music, a direct result of his Music City background.
In 1992, Timberlake received a huge break, unbeknownst to him at the time, when he was offered the chance to become a regular on Disney's Mickey Mouse Club. While in Orlando for two years, Timberlake was able to promote his gifts as a performer with future 'N Sync bandmate Joshua Scott Chasez, and present pop princesses Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.
Although Timberlake returned home after two years, he came back to Orlando to participate in a new boy band, at the urging of Chris Kirkpatrick. There, he joined Kirkpatrick, Chasez, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass to form 'N Sync. |
