
Born
1968-11-29 (age 57)
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Known For
Acting
Jonathan Knight
Biography
Jonathan Rashleigh Knight-Rodriguez (born November 29, 1968) is an American singer. He is best known for being a member of the Grammy®-nominated boy band New Kids on the Block, along with his younger brother Jordan, as well as Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, and Danny Wood. He is the oldest member of the band and the first to leave it in 1994 prior to their official split. He's also known for hosting the HGTV series Farmhouse Fixer, where he shares his renovation know-how by meticulously restoring centuries-old New England farmhouses.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

New Kids on the Block - Greatest Hits: The Videos
1999

New Kids On The Block: Hangin' Tough
1989

New Kids on the Block: Rock in Rio
as Self
1991
New Kids on the Block: Live in Providence
as Self
1990
New Kids on the Block: Live in Japan
as Self
1991
New Kids on the Block: Live in Nassau
as Self
1990

New Kids On The Block: Hangin' Tough Live
as Self
1989
Sail Away: A New Kids On The Block Cruise Story
as Self [NKOTB]
2020

NKOTBSB: Live From The O2 Arena London
as Self
2012

Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
as Self (archive footage)
2024
TV Appearances

Farmhouse Fixer
as Self - Host / Renovator
2021

Rock the Block
as Self - Guest Judge
2019

Rock the Block
as Self - Team 1
2019

American Music Awards
as Self - New Kids on the Block
1974

Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge
as Self
2023

The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009

Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp
as Self
2024

100 Day Hotel Challenge
as Self
2024

Rock the Block
as Self - Team 2 (Veteran)
2019

New Kids on the Block
as Jonathan Knight
1990