AJ McLean is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and model. He is best known as a member of the popular vocal group Backstreet Boys , formed in the early 1990s. He was the band’s first member and has produced several successful tracks along with the other members of the group. As a solo artist, AJ has sung various songs such as Teenage Wild Animals, and Back Porch Bottle Service .

Born name

Alexander James McLean

nickname

A.J., Alexander McLean, A.J. Ich meine McLean, Alex, Bone, Bone Daddy, Johnny No Name, Mr. Cool

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

nationality

training

AJ went to Osceola High School . He also attended the Florida Academy of Dramatic Arts .

occupation

Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, model

family

• Vater – Robert Blue “Bob” McLean
• Mother – Denise (nee Fernandez)
• Siblings – None
• Other – Luther Irving McLean (paternal grandfather),Irene Frances/Francis Thompson (paternal grandmother), Ursula Margerat/Margaret Maier (maternal grandmother), Adolph Henry Fernandez (maternal grandfather)

Manager

AJ is represented by Malibu Films.

Genre

Pop, CCM, Dance-Pop, R & B, Teen Pop, Pop Rock, Erwachsenenprogramm

instruments

Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, saxophone, violin

labels

K-BAHN, RCA Records, Avex Inc., Podwall, Previous Recordings

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

73 kg

girlfriend/spouse

AJ dated –

1. Anastacia Newkirk – AJ has been rumored to have dated American singer Anastacia in the past.
2. Stephanie Hirsh (1991-1992) – He was also linked to Stephanie Hirsh in 1991.
3. Marisa Jackson (1991-1997) – AJ was involved with the American personality and daughter of music executive Donna Wright. The couple began dating in January 1991 and separated on February 14, 1997.
4. Amanda Latona (1998-2000) – AJ began dating American bodybuilder Amanda in February 1998. However, things didn’t last much longer and they broke up in November 2000.
5. Kristin Denehy – The couple were married for two months from November 1999 to January 2000.
6. Casey Raye (2000) – AJ reportedly met American pornstar Casey Raye in December 2000.
7. Sarah Martin – AJ has been dating American singer Sarah Martin since December 2000. The couple became engaged on December 17, 2001. After being engaged for three years, they separated in February 2005.
8. Dalene Kurtis (2003) – In May 2003, AJ reportedly hooked up with American model Dalene.
9. Summer Altice (2003) – On May 14, 2003, AJ was seen with another American model named Summer Altice.
10. Shauna Sand (2003) – The couple reportedly started dating in July 2003.
11. Kaci Brown (2005-2006) – AJ dated American singer Kaci for a year beginning in August 2005. However, things went downhill and they broke up in August 2006.
12. Wendy Rice (2008) – American actress Wendy Rice was reported to have been romantically involved with AJ in 2008.
13. Shelly Martinez (2008) – In March 2008, AJ was reported to be dating American wrestler Shelly Martinez.
14. Rochelle Deanna Karidis – AJ tied the knot with girlfriend RochelleDeanna Karidis, a makeup/stylist, on December 17, 2011. The wedding took place in Beverly Hills, California and all of his band members were in attendance. The couple became the proud parents of their first child, a daughter named Ava Jaymes, on November 27, 2012, and welcomed their second child, a daughter named Lyric Dean, on March 19, 2017.

race/ethnicity

Multiracial (Spanish & White)

He is of Puerto Rican and German descent on his mother’s side, and of Scots-Irish, French and English ancestry on his father’s side.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Ear and nose piercing
• Often wears a hat

brand promotion

AJ has done endorsement work for brands like –

• Other Marines
• Burger King
• NetOnNet
• J. C. Penny
• Muppets

Known for

As a member of the popular vocal group Backstreet Boys , formed in the early 1990s

First album

As a member of the Backstreet Boys , his debut album, Backstreet Boys , was released on May 6, 1996. The album reached number one in the music charts in countries such as Austria, Canada, Germany and Switzerland.

first movie

In 1986, AJ made his feature film debut as Little Mike in the horror film Truth or Dare? .

First TV show

He made his television debut in Hello Honey, I’m Home! as a Skunk in 1991.

AJ McLean Facts

1. AJ’s parents divorced when he was only 4 years old and he was raised by his mother with the help of his grandparents.
2. His twin sisters died at the time of their birth.
3. After discovering his interest in dancing at the age of 4, his mother enrolled him in dance lessons.
4. His dance education included Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Rhythm Tap, Rhythm Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Salsa, Merengue and Gymnastics lasting almost 4 years.
5. At the age of 5 he was included in some modeling work as a child model.
6. In 1992, AJ auditioned for producer Lou Pearlman, who was scouting for new talent to form a boy band, in his living room and passed the audition. He became the first member of the Backstreet Boys .
7. After joining the band, he finished his senior year of high school with a tutor on the road.
8. While still a member of the group, he suffered from drug and alcohol addictions and entered rehab in 2001 and 2002.
9. Visit his official website @ ajmclean.com.
10. Follow AJ McLean on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Twitter and YouTube.