Date of Birth

22 October 1985, Arlington, Virginia, USA

Birth Name

Zachary Walker Hanson

Nickname

Animal Zac ProZac

Height

5' 11½" (1.82 m)

Mini Biography

Zac Hanson is the youngest member of 'Hanson', and has been performing on stage since he was seven. He and his brothers took the world by storm in 1997 with their first commercial album 'middle of nowhere' and Zac was widely regarded and the zany, humourous one of the group. His antics always amused the audience as well as his brothers. After performing around their home town for years, Zac and his brothers finally took things a step up, and set out to find a record producer, who could land them a record contract. According to them, the moment they were heard, they were practically signed. But for Zac and his brothers, this came as no surprise - performing around Tulsa since a very young age, having released two independent albums hitherto 'middle of nowhere' and having the right stage chemistry to win the hearts of all members of the audience, fame seemed inevitable for Zac and his brothers. After the release of 'middle of nowhere' they took a break from the spotlight for a year and in 1999 the world had *NSync, Britney Spears and the backstreet boys, and Hanson were determined to be different from the bubblegum pop that was now dominating the world. 'This time around' demonstrated a very mature approach to music by Hanson, and they were more confident in their abilities than in 'middle of nowhere' - the album was almost too mature for them, and was met with lukewarm response around the world, because people were now accustomed to *N Sync. Zac and his brothers have a new album due out in early 2003 and only time will tell whether it is a smash like 'middle of nowhere' - But regardless of the success of the album, Zac will always have an unequivocal place in music history.

Spouse

Kathryn Tucker (3 June 2006 - present) 1 child

Trivia

Brother of Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, Jessica Hanson, Avery Hanson, Mackenzie Hanson and Zoe-Genevieve Hanson.

Son of Walker Hanson.

Son of Diana Hanson

Education provided by home-schooling.

Is the co-founder and co-CEO of 3CG Records.

Album "Underneath" debuted at # 1 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart. The album sold over 37K in its first week making it one of the most successful self-released albums of all time.

Announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Kate Tucker on Mexican TV, March 2005.

Unlike his bandmate brothers, Isaac and Taylor, he is the only one out of the trio who wasn't born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Has a nephew, Jordan Ezra Hanson, who was born on October 31, 2002, and a niece, Penelope Anne Hanson, who was born on April 19, 2005. Their parents are Taylor Hanson and Natalie Bryant Hanson.

His wife, Kathryn Rebecca Tucker, attended high school with his sister-in-law, Natalie Bryant.

Is good friends with Frankie Muniz.

Brother-in-law of Natalie Anne Bryant.

He will become an uncle for the third time in August or September 2006.

Mother Diana Frances Hanson, born April 30, 1954.

Father Clarke Walker Hanson, born June 1, 1954.

He has 2 older brothers, 1 younger brother and 3 younger sisters.

Brother Clarke Isaac Hanson, born November 17, 1980.

Brother Jordan Taylor Hanson, born March 14, 1983.

Sister Jessica Grace (Jessie) Hanson, born July 31, 1988.

Sister Avery Laurel Hanson, born November 4, 1990.

Brother Joshua Mackenzie (Mac) Hanson, born January 7, 1994.

Sister Zoe Genevieve Hanson, born January 14, 1998.

Niece Penelope Anne Hanson, born April 19, 2005.

Nephew Jordan Ezra Hanson, born October 31, 2002.

Nephew River Samuel Hanson, born September 4, 2006.

Nephew Clarke Everett Hanson born April 3, 2007.

Is the youngest Grammy nominated songwriter.

Zac and his wife Kate welcomed their first child, a boy they named John Ira Shepherd Hanson, on May 27, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. They plan on calling him "Shepherd".

Where Are They Now

(May 2003) After nearly 3 years of fighting with their record label, Hanson has broke away from them and plan on releasing "Underneath" in September 2003.

(October 2003) Announced the start of own record label, 3CG Records, along with brothers Taylor and Isaac. The brothers, known as Hanson, will release their 3rd studio album, Underneath, on 3CG in spring 2004.

(October 2005) They Are Currently on tour for Live and Electric.

(May 2006) Confirmed in interview his wedding to Kate will take place in June this year.

(November 2007) Announced to People Magazine that he and wife Kate are expecting their first child.

~ Updated: 2008-06-11 ~