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

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