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Howie Dorough is an American singer and actor, best known as a member of the Backstreet Boys, who has also pursued solo music projects and business ventures.
Howie Dorough and his wife, Leigh Dorough, co-launched Eslla, a new eco-friendly luxury vegan handbag line. They partnered with Desserto, a Mexican company that creates alternative leather from prickly pear, to produce the handbags. Howie D has actively promoted the brand, with his eco-luxury handbag brand Eslla joining certain events.
Howie Dorough collaborated with Creative Vets, a company, on a special project.
Howie Dorough co-developed the Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral, which features the Altitude 360 Sky Bar & Observation Deck, offering views of the Port.
Howie Dorough opened a new restaurant called Coa.
Howie Dorough discussed the Backstreet Boys' World Tour and a partnership with BabyFirst TV, which is part of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Howard Dwaine Dorough, known as Howie D, was born on August 22, 1973, in Orlando, Florida. His passion for entertainment began at a young age, performing in church choirs and community theater productions from age six. He took singing, acting, and dance lessons and even landed roles in films like “Parenthood” and “Cop and a Half,” as well as a commercial for Disney World. Despite facing bullying as a child for his falsetto vocal range and weight, and forgetting the National Anthem during a performance, he continued to pursue performing, finding success after a standing ovation for singing ‘Unchained Melody’ at a school talent show. He also attended the University of Central Florida and Valencia College, working as a tour guide at Universal Orlando during this period.
Dorough’s career significantly progressed in 1993 when he co-founded the Backstreet Boys with A.J. McLean, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell. The group signed with Jive Records in 1994, gaining initial popularity in Europe. Their self-titled debut album achieved significant sales, followed by the even more successful “Backstreet’s Back.” In 1999, the release of “Millennium” became one of the highest-selling albums globally. Their fourth album, “Black & Blue,” broke sales records, making them the first artists to achieve back-to-back million-selling albums in their first week. Aside from his work with the Backstreet Boys, Dorough has pursued solo projects, releasing his debut album “Back to Me” in 2011 and “Which One Am I?” in 2019. He has also appeared in various television shows and films, including “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” “Dora the Explorer,” and “This Is the End,” and performed in a musical loosely based on his life.
Beyond music and acting, Dorough is involved in business and philanthropy. He co-founded Sweet D, Inc., a real estate development and consulting company, and established the Dorough Lupus Foundation in honor of his late sister, Caroline, to support lupus research and awareness. He has also worked as a producer for emerging artists through HC Entertainment and managed the Canadian band Neverest through his company, 3 Street Management. His wife, Leigh Dorough, launched the eco-friendly luxury handbag line Eslla, which he supported. Dorough’s career milestones showcase his enduring presence in the entertainment industry and his commitment to various entrepreneurial and charitable endeavors.
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