Jordin Sparks
Biography
Jordin Sparks is an American singer and actress who won the sixth season of American Idol in 2007 at seventeen, the youngest winner in the show's history. Her 2007 self-titled debut album went platinum, and its singles Tattoo and No Air, a duet with Chris Brown, reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100; No Air earned a Grammy nomination for best pop collaboration with vocals. Battlefield followed in 2009, and after a break from music she released the mixtape #ByeFelicia (2014) and the albums Right Here Right Now (2015), Cider and Hennessy (2020) and No Restrictions (2024). She moved into acting with her stage debut in In the Heights in 2010 and her first film role in Sparkle (2012), later appearing in The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete (2013), Left Behind (2014) and God Bless the Broken Road (2018). Her awards include an American Music Award and an NAACP Image Award.
36years old
Turns 37 on December 22in 64 days
- Born Phoenix
- Star sign: CapricornFirst day of the sign, on the Sagittarius cusp
- Jordin Brianna Sparks (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 6 years2012 to 2018
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A first
At 17, Sparks became the champion of American Idol's sixth season on May 23, 2007. She is still the youngest winner in the history of the show.
A first
The lead single, which shares its name with the album, hit number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. That made Sparks the only American Idol contestant whose first five singles all peaked in the top 20 of the chart.
First role
Jordin Sparks took on the part of Nina Rosario for her first stage performance. That debut came in the musical In The Heights in 2010.
A first
Sparks was the first American Idol contestant to reach three million copies sold in the U.S. with a single, her duet "No Air" with Chris Brown.
A first
After she won American Idol in 2007, Sparks signed with 19 Recordings/Jive Records, and she was the first Idol winner to join that label.
Big break
Sparks auditioned twice for American Idol's sixth season, failing in Los Angeles before earning a gold ticket in Seattle after winning Arizona Idol.
Jordin Sparks movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Jordin Sparks shares two films with Gary Grubbs, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Gary Grubbs's page
Nicolas Cage's page
Stanley Tucci's page
Ernie Hudson's page
Anthony Mackie's page
Alan Cumming's page
All films by Vic Armstrong
Salim AkilDirector, 1 film, 2012
All films by Salim Akil
George Tillman Jr.Director, 1 film, 2013
All films by George Tillman Jr.
Awards
Four awards and honors from 2008 to 2012.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2012 | Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational Song | Celebrate | Won |
| 2009 | People's Choice Awards | Won | |
| 2008 | American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Won | |
| 2008 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist | Won | |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.