Jay McGuiness
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 24, 1990 in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1974–2021 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
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Name: James "Jay" McGuiness.
Birth Date: 24 July 1990.
Birth Place: Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
Nationality/Identity: British singer, songwriter, actor, author, producer, dancer, and television personality.
Known for: Vocalist with boy band The Wanted.
Acting/Credits: Known for The Wanted Life (2013), The Wanted: I Found You (Fan Version) (2013), and The Wanted: All Time Low (Live) (2013).
Achievements: Won the 13th series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, partnered with Aliona Vilani. (Note: One source says 19 December 2015, others say 2015).
James "Jay" McGuiness, born July 24, 1990, in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, UK, is a British singer, songwriter, actor, author, producer, dancer, and television personality. He is best known as a vocalist with the boy band The Wanted. His acting credits include The Wanted Life (2013), The Wanted: I Found You (Fan Version) (2013), and The Wanted: All Time Low (Live) (2013). In 2015, McGuiness won the 13th series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing while partnered with Aliona Vilani. On 19 December 2015, he was noted as the winner of the competition.
"James 'Jay' McGuiness, born July 24, 1990, in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, UK, is a British singer, songwriter, actor, author, producer, dancer, and television personality. He is best known as a vocalist with the boy band The Wanted. His
Career overview
James Jay McGuiness was born on July 24, 1990, in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. He is a British singer, songwriter, actor, author, dancer, and television personality. He is best known as a vocalist and member of the boy band The Wanted, with whom he achieved international success and group hits like Glad You Came. His work with the band includes appearances in projects such as The Wanted Life in 2013, The Wanted: I Found You Fan Version in 2013, and The Wanted: All Time Low Live in 2013.
In addition to his music career, McGuiness has participated in television programming. On December 19, 2015, partnered with Aliona Vilani, he won the thirteenth series of the BBC television program Strictly Come Dancing. Across his career in film and television, he has accumulated eighteen known acting credits, establishing himself in both the music industry and television entertainment.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Tom Parker: Inside My Head (2021) as Self
- Pilgrimage (2018) as Self - Participant
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Celebrity Hunted (2017) as Self - Fugitive
- The Best of Strictly Come Dancing - Len's Grand Finale (2016)
- Sweat the Small Stuff (2013) as Himself
- The Wanted Life (2013) as Self
- The Wanted Life (2013) Producer
- Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) Songs
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Celebrity Masterchef (2006) as Self - Contestant
- Strictly Come Dancing (2004) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest as The Wanted
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay McGuiness best known for?
Jay McGuiness is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Born American (1986), Celebrity Hunted (2017), Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012), BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010).
When and where was Jay McGuiness born?
Jay McGuiness was born on July 24, 1990 in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Jay McGuiness have?
Jay McGuiness has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2021.
What is Jay McGuiness's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest as The Wanted — aged about 16
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self — aged about 16
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self — aged about 17
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant — aged about 26
- Celebrity Masterchef (2006) as Self - Contestant — aged about 15
- Strictly Come Dancing (2004) as Self - Guest — aged about 13
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