Joseph Lawrence American actor Date of Birth: 20.04.1976 Country: USA

Biography of Joseph Lawrence

Joseph Lawrence, also known as Joseph Mignogna Jr., was born in 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From a young age, he showed an interest in acting, starting his acting career at the age of six with his first role in the television series "Gimme a Break!". Even earlier, at the age of three, Joseph appeared in commercials, experiencing his first taste of fame. His invitation to the popular show "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" solidified his and his parents' decision to pursue an acting career.

As Joseph grew older, he became more confident in front of the camera, gaining recognition for his intelligence and talent. At the age of seven, he portrayed a significant character in Ron Howard's TV film "Littleshots". In 1985, Joseph played the role of Bobby Chester in the adventure comedy "Summer Rental" directed by Carl Reiner. In 1988, at the age of twelve, he landed the lead role in the science fiction thriller "Pulse" directed by Paul Golding. His character, eleven-year-old David, goes on vacation to California with his father and stepmother, only to experience strange happenings in their house.

In the same year, Joseph also voiced Oliver in the popular animated film "Oliver & Company". By the time most young actors were just starting auditions and awaiting their first roles, Joseph Lawrence had already built an impressive resume and made a name for himself among directors and producers. In 1990, he appeared first in a television movie and then in the series "Blossom", where he portrayed the beloved character Joey Russo. The show gained popularity, and Joseph played his character from 1991 to 1995, growing alongside his character.

While pursuing acting, Joseph managed to continue his education, graduating from the University of Southern California. He also found time to pursue his passion for music, releasing his debut album "Joey Lawrence" at the age of sixteen in 1993. The album's hit single "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" reached multiple American charts. In 1997, he released his second album, "Soulmates". Offers for acting roles continued to pour in. In 1999, Lawrence appeared in the youth comedy "Desperate But Not Serious" directed by Bill Fishman. In 2000, he starred in the horror film "Urban Legends: Final Cut" directed by John Ottman. In 2001, he landed the lead role in the thriller "Do You Wanna Know a Secret?" directed by Thomas Bradford. The same year, he played Mark Gibson, a confident ladies' man, in the romantic comedy "Romantic Comedy 101" directed by Peter DeLuise.

Joseph Lawrence's body of work includes roles in film and television, as well as numerous appearances on television shows. In 2005, he became a favorite of audiences on "Dancing with the Stars". Additionally, Lawrence tried his hand at producing two television projects. He has played approximately sixty roles in various genres throughout his career. Joseph Lawrence has been married twice and has a daughter born in 2006.