Lee Anthony Brennan (born 27 September 1973) is an English singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He is the lead vocalist of boy band 911.
Lee Brennan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lee Anthony Brennan |
| Born | 27 September 1973 |
| Origin | Carlisle, Cumberland, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer, actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Early and personal life
editLee Brennan was born on 27 September 1973 in Carlisle, Cumberland, to Una and Francis Brennan. He has two brothers and a sister, as well as a step-sister from his father's second marriage. Brennan was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma twice, first aged nine and then again aged 15, of which treatment left him infertile.[1]
Brennan captained Carlisle United at under-14 and under-16 levels. He later wanted to play for the club professionally, but despite trials and visits from club scouts, he was turned down because he was considered too small at 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m).[2]
On 14 September 2006, Brennan married Lindsay Armaou of Irish girl group B*Witched.[3][4] They split in 2011.[5]
Career
editMusic
edit911 were formed in 1995 when Jimmy Constable and Spike Dawbarn met on the ITV late-night dance show The Hit Man and Her and soon decided to form a band. After meeting Brennan, they became a trio and were soon signed to Virgin Records. They then released their debut single "Night to Remember", a cover of the classic Shalamar tune, in 1996. 911 had huge success during their time in the charts, releasing a total of 14 singles and four albums, including a Greatest Hits album. The band announced their split in 2000.[2]
In 2005, 911 reunited and took part in Hit Me, Baby, One More Time. They were successful in gaining a place in the final, where they performed their signature song "Bodyshakin'" and S Club 7's hit "Don't Stop Movin'". Although 911 did not win the competition, the show resulted in a renewed interest in the band. Brennan regularly reunited with the other members of 911 to perform in gigs up and down the UK.[4]
On 18 October 2012, it was announced that 911, along with B*Witched, Five, Atomic Kitten, Honeyz and Liberty X, would be reuniting again for the ITV2 documentary series The Big Reunion.[6][7]
Acting
editAfter 911's split in 2000, Brennan continued songwriting whilst pursuing an acting career. From 2003 to 2006, he performed as Peter Pan in a Christmas pantomime.[4] "People always go on about has-beens doing panto, but I couldn't care less," he told the Evening Chronicle. "I see it as a new experience ... it keeps my mind motivated and I have ambitions to get into acting."[2]
Radio
In April 2024, Brennan joined CRFM, a radio station in Carlisle, Cumbria.[8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Smash Hits Poll Winners Party 1997 | Himself | With 911 |
| Surprise, Surprise | Performing with 911 | ||
| The Scoop | With 911 | ||
| 1998 | Smash Hits Poll Winners Party 1998 | ||
| Noel's House Party | Episode #7.18 | ||
| 2005 | This Morning | 1 episode (19 May) | |
| Hit Me, Baby, One More Time | Special TV show (2 episodes) | ||
| 2013 | The Big Reunion | 9 episodes | |
| Big Brother's Bit on the Side | 1 episode (4 August) | ||
| The Big Reunion: On Tour | 3 episodes |
References
edit- ^ Brennan, Lee [@MrLeeBrennan] (4 February 2019). "Then & Now
Cancer messed my world up twice as a 9 & 15 yr old. Insecure, insular, unconfident. It messed up my adult world a bit too, treatment made me infertile. Cancer leaves scars, mentally & physically, but I'm alive & love life, that's all that matters ❤️
#WorldCancerDay" (Tweet). Retrieved 22 May 2020 – via Twitter. - ^ a b c Evening Chronicle (12 December 2004). "The real Peter Pan of pop". ChronicleLive.
- ^ "Luv-Lee couple!". Cumberland News. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Lee Brennan Bio". Lee Brennan.com. Retrieved 25 March 2007.
- ^ "Lee Brennan eager to reconcile with ex Lindsay Armaou". Daily Express.
- ^ Goodacre, Kate (18 October 2012). "Atomic Kitten, 5ive, B*Witched, 911, more to reunite for ITV2 show". Digital Spy.
- ^ Harvey, Joanna (18 October 2012). "Atomic Kitten, 5ive, Liberty X, 911, B*Witched and The Honeyz are all to reunite for ITV2 show The Big Reunion". Daily Mirror.
- ^ "911 star Lee Brennan joins new radio station". Cumbria Crack.