Donny Osmond is an American singer, actor, dancer, and television personality. He was born on December 9, 1957, in Ogden, Utah, USA, and is the seventh of nine children. Osmond first gained fame as a member of the family musical group, The Osmonds, which also included his brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay. The group achieved success in the 1970s with hits such as “One Bad Apple,” “Crazy Horses,” and “Love Me for a Reason.”
In 1971, Osmond began his solo career, and he released his debut album, “Donny Osmond,” which included the hit single “Sweet and Innocent.” He continued to release successful albums throughout the 1970s, including “To You with Love, Donny” (1971), “Too Young” (1972), and “Donny” (1974). Osmond’s music is often described as a mix of pop, rock, and soul.
In addition to his music career, Osmond has also had success in acting, appearing in films such as “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (1999) and “College Road Trip” (2008). He has also appeared on several television shows, including “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Masked Singer,” and “The Donny and Marie Show,” which he co-hosted with his sister Marie from 1976 to 1979 and then from 1998 to 2000.
Osmond has been married to his wife Debbie since 1978, and they have five children together. He is also a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has been open about how his faith has influenced his life and career. In 2009, he published an autobiography, “Life Is Just What You Make It: My Story So Far.”
Donny Osmond has had several memorable moments throughout his career. Here are a few examples:
Osmond’s debut single “Sweet and Innocent” reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971, and he continued to have several hit singles throughout the 1970s.
In 1989, Osmond released a cover of the song “Soldier of Love,” which became his first #1 hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Osmond starred as Joseph in the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in both the West End and on Broadway in the late 1990s.
In 2009, Osmond won the ninth season of the television show “Dancing with the Stars” alongside his partner Kym Johnson.
Osmond and his sister Marie co-hosted “The Donny and Marie Show” from 1976 to 1979 and again from 1998 to 2000, becoming a beloved television duo in the process.
Osmond has also had success as a voice actor, providing the voice for several characters in animated television shows and movies.
In 2021, Osmond was revealed as the voice behind the Peacock on the fifth season of “The Masked Singer,” which generated a lot of buzz and excitement among his fans.