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Kevin Scott Richardson (born October 3, 1971) is an American singer, model, actor, and composer, and former member of the Backstreet Boys. He was the oldest member of the band during his tenure, and now occasionally performs with the group. Kevin Richardson was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He is the youngest of three brothers. He is of English, and Native American descent. As a youth, he was a chess club member and acted in school plays such as "Bye, Bye Birdie" at Estill County High School in Kentucky. He was also a football quarterback. In Florida, he landed the role of "Aladdin" and one... MORE

Kevin Scott Richardson (born October 3, 1971) is an American singer, model, actor, and composer, and former member of the Backstreet Boys. He was the oldest member of the band during his tenure, and now occasionally performs with the group. Kevin Richardson was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He is the youngest of three brothers. He is of English, and Native American descent. As a youth, he was a chess club member and acted in school plays such as "Bye, Bye Birdie" at Estill County High School in Kentucky. He was also a football quarterback. In Florida, he landed the role of "Aladdin" and one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Walt Disney World, where he met his future wife Kristin Willits, who was playing the character of "Belle" from "Beauty and the Beast." He worked at Walt Disney World until he joined the Backstreet Boys in 1993. In 1993, Brian Littrell, who is Richardson's maternal first cousin, joined the Backstreet Boys. After Littrell joined, the quintet officially took shape. Richardson was part of the group until 2006, when he announced his departure. He recorded a total of five albums with the group. In June 2006, Richardson left the Backstreet Boys to pursue other LESS