Joey Lawrence

Joey Lawrence is a well-known American actor, songwriter, and television host. Joey rose to prominence on the popular NBC sitcom Gimme a Break! He is best known for his role in the hit television series Melissa and Joey, in which he co-starred with Melissa Hart.

Joey Lawrence Net Worth:

Joey Lawrence has a net worth of $250,000 as an American actor, musician, and songwriter. He is best known for his roles on the TV shows “Gimme A Break!,” “Blossom,” “Brotherly Love,” and “Melissa & Joey.”

Joey, along with his younger brothers Matthew and Andrew, appeared in the TV series Brotherly Love. With his second wife, Chandie Yawn-Nelson, and two daughters, he has a happy family. Joey Lawrence recently filed for bankruptcy in 2018, with over $355K in liabilities.

Joey Lawrence’s Early Life:

I was born on April 20, 1976. Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Jr. is the son of Donna, a personnel manager and former elementary school teacher, and Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Sr., an insurance broker. Joey Lawrence is of Italian ancestry. During his childhood, his surname was changed to Lawrence.

He has two younger brothers, Matthew Lawrence and Andy Lawrence, who are both well-known actors. In 1994, Joey graduated from Abington Friends School in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Joey Lawrence went on to attend the University of Southern California.

Joey Lawrence made his television debut as an actor at a young age in a Cracker Jack commercial. Joe Lawrence performed the song “Give My Regards to Broadway” on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson when he was five years old.

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Stills from the series Brotherly Love. Joey and his younger brother Matthew and Andrew.
(Source: Entertainment Tonight)

Joey Lawrence’s Career:

Lawrence first appeared in guest roles on Different Strokes and Silver Spoons before making his big break in 1983 as Joey Donovan on the hit NBC sitcom Gimme a Break! He played the character until the show’s final episode in 1987.With the release of Summer Rental in 1985, he made his theatrical debut. Joey also provided the voice for the Disney character Oliver, the protagonist in the Disney film Oliver & Company, in 1988.

Joey then returned to television, co-starring as Joey Russo in the hit TV series Blossom from 1991 to 1995. Joey and his brothers Matthew and Andrew were featured together in the series Brotherly Love, which was based on their real-life bond. His first film credits include Pulse in 1988 and Chains of Gold in 1991.Joe Lawrence enjoys music as much as he enjoys television and movies. He began recording when he was at the pinnacle of his acting career. Joey Lawrence’s debut album, Joey Lawrence, was released in 1993 when he was only 16 years old.

He also has songwriting credits for several hits, including “Nothing My Love Can’t Fix,” which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.In 1993, he was given the opportunity to perform live on MTV’s Spring Break, The Arsenio Show, and the UK’s Top of the Pops. Then, in 1994, he played Frankie Marshall in Mel Smith’s directorial debut, Radioland Murders. Later that year, Joey landed the role of Michael Woods in the film Horse Sense.

In addition, in 2000, he portrayed Graham Manning in Urban Legends: Final Cut and Darby in Bill Fisherman’s film Desperate But Not Serious. In 2001, he was cast as Hank Ford in the film Do You Want to Know a Secret?He also tried his hand at dancing. Joey appeared on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars in 2006, partnering with professional dancer Edyta Sliwinska and finishing third in the competition. Later, in 2008, he hosted The Learning Channel’s dance competition Master of Dance.

Joey appeared in the ABC Family film My Fake Fiance in 2009. In 2010, he co-starred with Hart in the ABC Family sitcom Melissa & Joey. Lawrence began appearing on the ABC reality show Splash, which she co-hosted with Charissa Thompson, in 2013.

Joey Lawrence’s Personal Life:

Joey Lawrence is his parents’ eldest son. His brothers, Matthew and Andrew Lawrence, are also well-known actors. Based on their relationship, the brothers’ trio was featured in the television series Brotherly Love. In 1995, Joey Lawrence was rumored to be dating Jennifer Love Hewitt for a year. The pair rose to prominence after collaborating on the film Party of Five. In 2002, Lawrence married his first wife, Michelle Vella. However, the couple divorced in 2004. In 2005, Joey Lawrence met his second wife, Chandie Yawn-Nelson. They first met when they were teenagers on a trip to Disney World.

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Joey, Mathew, Andrew, the brotherly love together for the picture
(Source: Vegas News)

The couple has two daughters, Liberty Grace Lawrence and Charleston “Charli” Lawrence, born in 2006 and 2010. Joey, a Taurus, is now 42 years old. Despite financial difficulties this year, the couple is still going strong and together. There are no extramarital affairs involving Joey Lawrence. In July 2017, he declared bankruptcy. On April 6, 2018, the Chapter 7 bankruptcy case was settled.

Joey Lawrence

Net Worth: $250 Thousand
Date of Birth: Apr 20, 1976 (45 years old)
Gender: Male
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Profession: Actor, Presenter, Television producer, Voice Actor, Record producer, Singer-songwriter
Nationality: United States of America