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NSYNC continues to hold the record for first and second highest sales week in Sound Scan history. Timberlake wrote many of the songs on the group's albums. The band formed in 1996 and went on hiatus in 2002. Timberlake launched his solo career and performed his debut single Like I Love You at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards. He released his debut solo album Justified in November, which sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. His newest solo album, Future/Sex Love Sounds, sold 4 million copies, broke all digital album sales records and hit #1 on the billboard charts.
Timberlake can be seen in the upcoming crime drama ALPHA DOG co-starring Emile Hirsh, Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone and SOUTHLAND TALES. He joins Mike Meyers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy in the vocal cast of DreamWorks' third installment of the Oscar winning SHREK as the voice of Artie, the young King Arthur.
In addition to being a successful singer, songwriter, producer and actor, Timberlake was recognized for his philanthropic efforts when he was asked to speak at Hillary Clinton's Youth Philanthropy Conference at the White House. He founded The Justin Timberlake Foundation, which supports music education and the arts in public schools and also lends assistance to many musical causes.
Timberlake is equally committed to conservation and environmental causes. His foundation is currently working with The Jane Goodall Institute.
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Justin Timberlake Facts
| Birth Name | Justin Randall Timberlake |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Birthday | January 31, 1981 (27) |
| Sign | Aquarius |
| Birthplace | Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| Height | 6' 2" (1m88) |