Jon Lee is an English actor and singer, best known as a former member of the British pop group S Club 7.
Lee joined the group as its youngest member and rose to fame in the late 1990s on the hit BBC TV show Miami 7.
The band achieved huge global success, producing chart-topping singles such as “Bring It All Back” and “Don’t Stop Movin’.”
Lee’s career expanded beyond S Club 7 and into musical theater, starring in iconic West End productions such as Les Misérables and Jersey Boys.
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- Full name: Jonathan Lee
- Date of birth: April 26, 1982
- Age: 42 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Devon, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, singer
- Height: 5’7″ (1.70 m)
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Jamie Lee (brother), Ben Lee (brother), Cassie Lee (sister)
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Christianity
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $5 million
early life and education
Jon Lee was born in Devon, England, on April 26, 1982. He is currently 42 years old.
He grew up in South Devon and his family moved to Ippon when he was seven. Jon is the third child in the family, with two older brothers, Jamie and Ben, and a younger sister, Cassie.
He attended Bait Primary School in Newton Abbot and later transferred to Coombshead College, where he was actively involved in the school’s arts programme.
At the age of 13, Jon won a scholarship to the Sylvia Young School of Drama in London, setting the stage for a professional acting and musical theater career.
His early exposure to the stage and the formal training he received at this prestigious institution paved the way for his future success in music and theatre.
personal life
In August 2010, Jon Lee publicly admitted that he was gay in an interview with Gay Times, revealing that his close family and friends had known about it for years.
Jon explained that his sexuality was never a big issue that needed to be announced publicly in advance because it was just a part of who he was.
While Jon’s personal life is largely private, there are no public records of any long-term relationships, marriages, or children.
As of 2024, Jon is single, and there are no reports of him being engaged or involved in any major public romances.
Profession
Jon Lee’s career began at a young age when he starred in the West End production of Oliver! At the London Palladium Theatre.
He played Fagin in the play, an important role that helped him establish himself in the theater world.
However, his breakthrough came in 1999 when he became a member of S Club 7. The band rose to fame on the BBC TV series Miami 7, and their music quickly became a global hit. S Club 7 has multiple chart-topping singles and albums, has sold over 14 million records worldwide, and has won prestigious awards including two BRIT Awards.
After S Club 7 disbanded in 2003, Jon turned to musical theater. He starred as Marius in Les Misérables at the Palace Theater in London, a performance that further showcased his vocal and acting talents.
Lee went on to make a name for himself in the West End, starring in productions such as Jersey Boys, in which he played Frankie Valli, and Tomorrow Morning.
He has also appeared in numerous television shows and voice roles, notably as the voice of Max in the Disney Channel series Famous 5: On the Case.
Awards
- British Breakthrough Act BRIT Awards (2000)
- “Don’t Stop Movin'” (2002) won the BRIT Award for Best British Single
- Record of the Year Award (2001)
net worth
Jon Lee’s net worth is estimated at $5 million. His wealth comes primarily from his successful music career as a member of S Club 7 and his work in musical theater.
After turning to stage acting, Jon starred in several high-profile West End productions, which helped him maintain financial success in the entertainment industry.
social media
- Instagram: @jonleemusic
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- Seeing Double(2003)
- Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008)
- Swamp Thing (1993, TV series)
- EastEnders (1997-1998, TV series)
- The Mill on the Floss (1997, TV movie)
- Casualty (2010, TV series)
discography
- S Club(1999)
- 7 (2000)
- Sunshine(2001)
- Seeing Double(2002)
- Fallen Angel(2013)
