Lee Anthony Brennan (born 27 September 1973) is an English singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He is the lead vocalist of boy band

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Biography

Lee Brennan was born on 27 September 1973 in

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, to Una and Francis Brennan. Lee, his two brothers Kevin & Marc & older sister Julie were brought up by Una & Step-Dad Stephen Mcalindon in Harraby & Currock, Carlisle. Lee also has a younger sister Rebecca from his Dad's second marriage. He was diagnosed with

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twice, first aged nine and then again aged 15, of which treatment left him infertile. Lee had previously wanted to play for his local

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team

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. However, despite trials and visits from club scouts, he was turned down because, at just 5 ft 4in (163 cm), he was considered too small. However, he captained the county football team at under-14 and under-16 levels. On 14 September 2006, Brennan married

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of Irish girl group

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. They split in 2011.

Career

Music

911 were formed in 1995 when

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and

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met on the

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late-night dance show ''

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'' and soon decided to form a band. After meeting Brennan, they became a trio and were soon signed to

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. They then released their debut single "

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", a cover of the classic

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tune, in 1996. 911 had huge success during their time in the charts, releasing a total of 14 singles and four albums, including a ''

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'' album. The band announced their split in 2000. 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 "

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" and

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'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. On 18 October 2012, it was announced that 911, along with B*Witched,

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and

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, would be reuniting again for the

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documentary series ''

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''.

Acting

After 911's split in 2000, Brennan continued songwriting whilst pursuing an acting career. In 2006, for the fourth consecutive year, he performed as ''

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'' in a Christmas

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Filmography

References

External links

Official website

Official Twitter page
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Lee Brennan's agent
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