Kevin Jonas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kevin Jonas
Jonas in 2021
Born	Paul Kevin Jonas Jr. (1987-11-05) November 5, 1987 (age 37) Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Musician songwriter actor
Spouse(s)	Danielle Deleasa ​ (m. 2009)​
Children	2
Relatives	Joe Jonas (brother) Nick Jonas (brother) Franklin Jonas (brother)
Musical career
Origin	Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Rock pop rock power pop teen pop funk rock
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Years active	2000's–present

Paul Kevin Jonas Jr. (born November 5, 1987) is an American musician and actor. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the popular pop rock band Jonas Brothers. He plays alongside his younger brothers, Joe and Nick.

Kevin Jonas became very famous on the Disney Channel in the late 2000s. He and his brothers gained many fans through the network. He appeared in the successful musical TV movie Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010). He also starred in two TV series: Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008–2010) and Jonas (2009–2010).

The Jonas Brothers took a break in 2012. That same year, Kevin starred in his own E! reality show, Married to Jonas, with his wife, Danielle. After the band broke up in 2013, Kevin appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice in 2014. He also started a construction company called Jonas Werner. He became the co-CEO of The Blu Market, a company that works with social media influencers. In 2019, the Jonas Brothers got back together. They released their fifth studio album. The reunited band also appeared in two Amazon Prime Video documentaries: Jonas Brothers: Chasing Happiness (2019) and Jonas Brothers: Happiness Continues (2020).

Early Life and Family

Paul Kevin Jonas II was born on November 5, 1987. His birthplace was Teaneck, New Jersey. He grew up in Wyckoff. His mother, Denise Marie, was a sign language teacher and singer. His father, Paul Kevin Jonas Sr., is a songwriter and musician. He was also a minister.

Kevin has three younger brothers. They are Joe (born 1989), Nick (born 1992), and Frankie (born 2000).

Music Career Journey

Starting Out: 2005–2006

In early 2005, a new president at Columbia Records, Steve Greenberg, heard Nick's music. He liked Nick's voice. After hearing a song called "Please Be Mine," which all three brothers wrote and performed, Columbia Records decided to sign them as a group.

The brothers thought about naming their group "Sons of Jonas." But they chose "Jonas Brothers" instead. Their first album, It's About Time, came out on August 8, 2006. It was a limited release. The band later left Columbia Records in early 2007.

Becoming Famous: 2007–2012

After leaving Columbia, the Jonas Brothers signed with Hollywood Records in February 2007. They also started appearing in commercials for Baby Bottle Pop. Their second album, Jonas Brothers, was released on August 7, 2007. It quickly became very popular.

Kevin and his brothers guest-starred in an episode of Hannah Montana. The episode was called "Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas". It aired on August 17, 2007, on Disney Channel. This episode was watched by a record 10.7 million viewers. It became the most-watched series on basic cable ever.

Jonas and his brothers also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock. They played a band called "Connect 3." Kevin played Jason, the guitarist. The movie's soundtrack came out on June 17, 2008. The film premiered on June 20, 2008. They returned for the sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, which premiered on September 3, 2010.

The Disney Channel reality show, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream, started on May 16, 2008. The show followed the brothers' lives during their "Look Me in the Eyes" tour. It was renewed for a second season. This season followed the band on their 2009 World Tour in Europe. The Jonas Brothers' third album, A Little Bit Longer, was released on August 12, 2008. It reached number one on the music charts.

Kevin, Joe, Nick, and Frankie starred in their own Disney Channel Original Series, Jonas. It premiered on May 2, 2009. The show was renewed for a second season, called Jonas L.A., which started on June 20, 2010. It showed the brothers on vacation in Los Angeles. On June 16, 2009, the brothers' fourth album, Lines, Vines, and Trying Times, was released. It also reached number one on the music charts.

Kevin appeared on MTV's When I Was 17. He talked about his teenage life. He also guest-hosted Live with Kelly twice. On May 1, 2012, the Jonas Brothers left Hollywood Records. They bought the rights to their music.

Jonas Brothers Break and New Ventures: 2013–2018

Jonas starred in an E! reality series with his wife, Danielle, and his brothers. It was called Married to Jonas and premiered on August 19, 2012. The show followed their home life and the brothers' efforts to make a new album. The show's final episode aired on May 26, 2013. On October 29, 2013, the Jonas Brothers announced they were breaking up. They said it was due to creative differences.

After the band split in 2013, Kevin started a real estate and construction company called JonasWerner. He also became the co-CEO of The Blu Market. This company helps social media influencers with their communication and plans. Jonas was a contestant on the seventh season of Celebrity Apprentice in 2014. He was the team leader but was fired in the second episode. Kevin also made a quick appearance on The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2014. He was working as a contractor on a house.

In 2015, he created a food app called Yood. In 2016, he partnered with the video-sharing app We Heart It. While the band was on break, Nick worked on his solo music. Joe started the band DNCE in 2015.

Reunion and New Music: 2019–Present

On February 28, 2019, the Jonas Brothers announced they were getting back together. This was almost six years after their split. They released their new song, "Sucker", on March 1, 2019. They also spent a week on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Jonas and his brothers appeared in their documentary Chasing Happiness. It was released on June 4, 2019. This documentary covers their childhood, how the band started, why they broke up, and how they reunited.

They released their fifth studio album, Happiness Begins, on June 7, 2019. This was their first album after getting back together. They also released songs with other artists. These include "Runaway" and "Lonely" with Diplo. They released a Christmas song, "Like It's Christmas", on November 8.

On January 17, 2020, they released a new song, "What a Man Gotta Do". This was the first song from their upcoming sixth album. Since July 11, 2022, Kevin Jonas has been co-hosting the reality show Claim to Fame on ABC. He hosts it with his brother, Franklin Jonas.

Personal Life

Jonas in 2011

Kevin Jonas lives in New Jersey with his wife, Danielle Jonas. They have two daughters.

Danielle used to be a hairdresser. Kevin and Danielle got married at Oheka Castle on December 19, 2009. His brothers Joe and Nick were his best men. The couple met in May 2007 while on vacation in the Bahamas. Their first daughter was born on February 2, 2014. Their second daughter was born on October 27, 2016.

In April 2021, Jonas supported the organization GiveIndia. He asked fans to help donate to the group during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. In September 2021, Kevin and Danielle announced a children's book. It is called There's a Rock Concert in My Bedroom. The book is about a girl named Emma who is excited for her school's talent show. The Jonases said their daughters inspired the book. It was released in April 2022.

In June 2024, Jonas shared that he had skin cancer. He found a malignant mole on his forehead. He had a basal cell carcinoma removed from his head.

Film and Television Appearances

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Internet

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See also

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