Kevin Scott Richardson (44)

3 October 1971, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

6' 1" (1,85 m)

Voted Sexiest Male Pop Star by People Magazine
Member of the singing group, Backstreet Boys.
Is the oldest member of Backstreet Boys.

Used to work as a Ninja Turtle and the character Aladdin at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
Cousin of Brian Littrell
Kevin joined the Backstreet Boys about a year after his father died of cancer. He founded the environmental organization, "Just Within Reach" (JWR), in memory of him. JWR was his fathers initials (Jerald Wayne Richardson).


Father, Jerald Wayne Richardson died of cancer on August 26, 1991.
Has two older brothers, Jerald & Tim, and a nephew, Will, who is Tim and his wife Tracy's son.
He appeared in London's West End Production of 'Chicago' from the 22nd September - 1st november 2003 as lawyer Billy Flynn.
Bandmates: Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough
Kevin and Backstreet Boys group mate Brian Littrell are first cousins. Kevin's mother, Ann, is the older sister of Brian's father, Harold.



23rd June 2006 - announced he is leaving the Backstreet Boys, after 13 years with them.
His son, Mason, was born at 4:56 am on Tuesday, July 3rd, weighing in at 8 lbs, 2 oz and 20.5 inches long.
Son Mason, born 3 July 2007.
Announced by The Backstreet Boys on April 30 2012, at their concert at The O2 Arena in London, England, that they will be recording in July and Kevin will be returning on a permanent basis.
Welcomed second son, Maxwell Haze on July 10, 2013.