Drew Lachey

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Biography

The singer bested such competition as ex-NFL player Jerry Rice, Tia Carrera, and hip-hop mogul Master P. Regardless of the somewhat silly nature of the program, the "Dancing" win did underscore what many fans already felt about the other Lachey - his time in the spotlight was long overdue.

Born Andrew John Lachey on Aug. 8, 1976 in Cincinnati, OH, to parents Cate Fopma-Leimbach and John Lachey, the young man naturally gravitated towards …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

Andrew John Lachey on August 8, 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Career Milestones

2008

Broadway debut as King Arthur's trusted manservant, Patsy in Monty Python's "Spamalot"

2007

Hosted the ABC reality TV show, "Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann"

2006

Joined the second season of ABC's hit reality show "Dancing With The Stars"; winner of the competition

2003

Appeared as himself on several episode of "Newlyweds: Nick And Jessica" (MTV)

2002

Announced that 98 Degrees were not breaking up, but were taking a break

2000

Sued by former managers for $25 million

1998

Released multiplatinum second album 98 Degrees And Rising

1997

Released debut album 98 Degrees

1996

Signed with Motown Records

1995

Formed the band 98 degrees with brother Nick