Donny Osmond

{{Infobox person | name = Donny Osmond | image = Donny Osmond 2019.jpg | caption = Osmond in 2019 | birth_name = Donald Clark Osmond | birth_date = | birth_place = Ogden, Utah, U.S. | occupation = Singer, actor, television host, dancer | years_active = 1961–present | spouse = | children = 5 | module = Donny Osmond. Donald Clark Osmond is an American singer, actor, and former television host who rose to fame in the 1960s as a member of the family musical group The Osmonds. He achieved massive success as a teen idol with a string of hit singles before transitioning into a durable career in television, stage musicals, and a notable late-career resurgence. Osmond's career, spanning over six decades, has made him a prominent figure in American entertainment.

Early life and career

Born in Ogden, Utah, he was the seventh son of Olive and George Osmond. He began performing at age five on the family's national television series, The Andy Williams Show. His early professional work included recording the song "Sweet and Innocent" for the Motown-influenced label MGM Records. Osmond's youthful charm and clear tenor voice quickly made him a standout performer alongside his older brothers in The Osmonds, leading to their first major hit, "One Bad Apple".

The Osmonds and solo success

While achieving global fame with his brothers on hits like "Yo-Yo" and "Down by the Lazy River", Osmond simultaneously launched a parallel solo career. He topped the Billboard Hot 100 with songs like "Go Away Little Girl" and "Puppy Love", cementing his status as a premier teen idol of the early 1970s. He and his sister Marie Osmond then co-hosted the popular television variety program *Donny & Marie*, which aired on ABC and further solidified their place in pop culture. The duo also recorded a series of successful duets, including "I'm Leaving It All Up to You".

Later career and resurgence

Following a downturn in chart popularity during the 1980s, Osmond reinvented himself as a stage performer, earning critical acclaim for his role as Joseph in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat* in the early 1990s. This led to a major career resurgence, highlighted by his 1989 UK number-one single "Soldier of Love", which was initially an anonymous release on Virgin Records. He later won the inaugural season of the American version of *Dancing with the Stars* in 2009 with professional dancer Kym Johnson. Osmond also performed a long-running Las Vegas residency with Marie at the Flamingo Las Vegas.

Personal life

Osmond married Debra Glenn in 1978 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The couple have five sons and are residents of Provo, Utah. He has been open about his struggles with social anxiety disorder and has authored books, including *Life Is Just What You Make It*. Osmond remains an active member of his church and has participated in events like the 2002 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Salt Lake City.

Discography and filmography

His extensive solo discography includes albums such as *The Donny Osmond Album*, *To You with Love, Donny*, and the more recent *Start Again*. Notable film and television credits beyond his variety show include appearances on *The King of Queens*, *RuPaul's Drag Race*, and voicing the character of Shang in the Disney animated film *Mulan*. He also served as the host for the American game show *Pyramid*.

Category:American male singers Category:American television personalities Category:American Mormons Category:People from Ogden, Utah Category:1957 births Category:Living people