Brandy Norwood - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 11, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | McComb, Mississippi, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Brandy Norwood's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Grammy-winning R&B musician, lead role in the sitcom 'Moesha', and starring in the television film 'Cinderella' alongside Whitney Houston. |
Intro
Brandy Norwood is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer known for her distinctive voice and pioneering work in R&B music. She gained fame as a teenage recording artist in the 1990s and also starred in the popular sitcom "Moesha."
Early Life & Background
Brandy Rayana Norwood was born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Carson, California. She is the daughter of gospel singer Willie Norwood and Sonja Norwood. Brandy began singing in her church choir at a young age and was influenced by her father, eventually moving into music professionally with her family's support.
Career Highlights
- Released self-titled debut album 'Brandy' in 1994, earning several platinum certifications.
- Starred as the lead in the TV sitcom 'Moesha' from 1996 to 2001.
- Won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for 'The Boy Is Mine' (with Monica) in 1999.
- Starred as Cinderella in the 1997 television film alongside Whitney Houston.
- Released successful albums such as 'Never Say Never' (1998) and 'Full Moon' (2002).
Trivia
- Brandy is the older sister of R&B singer Ray J.
- She starred in 'Cinderella' (1997), becoming the first African-American woman to play the role on screen.
- Brandy was a judge on 'America's Got Talent' during its first season.
FAQs
People also ask
Brandy Norwood is 47 years old.
Brandy Norwood was born the 11 February 1979.
McComb, Mississippi, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 11th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 11, 1979, the biographical film "Elvis!" starring Kurt Russell as Elvis Presley premiered on ABC. The film, directed by John Carpenter, was the first Elvis biopic and garnered 43 million viewers in the U.S. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe and three Primetime Emmy Awards.
- Day of the week: February 11th, 1979 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart
- #1 UK song: Heart Of Glass by Blondie
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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