Marques Houston Biography

Fast Facts

• Won a Young Artist Award for Best Youth Comedian in a TV Show for "Sister, Sister" in 1995
• Made his acting debut as the voice of Khalil in the animated comedy "Bébé's Kids" in 1992
• Became a founding member of the band Immature in 1992
• Quote: "Your artistry reflects who you are as a person․ My voice has definitely matured a lot․ I think I've gotten better as a musician, writer and producer․"
• Best known for his role as Roger Evans on the TV series "Sister, Sister" and as the lead singer of the boy band Immature/IMx
• His band, which changed its name from Immature to IMx in 1999, also appeared in films and TV, like "House Party 4" and "A Different World," respectively
• Says he was influenced by other actors/singers like Will Smith and Jamie Foxx
• Worked as a producer with some of his former IMx band mates on songs by B2K and Destiny's Child