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With more than 40 years in the entertainment business, Joey Lawrence has done it all

Published Time: 20.04.2024 - 14:31:11 Modified Time: 20.04.2024 - 14:31:11

With more than 40 years in the entertainment business, Joey Lawrence has done it all. The veteran actor has lent his talents to all corners of the entertainment industry: TV, film, music, Broadway ... you name it, he's done it.

Today, the multi-hyphenate is still keeping fans entertained, hosting the podcast Brotherly Love alongside his brothers Matthew and Andrew. At 48, the famed actor is also a father to three daughters:Charleston, 17 and Liberty, 13, whom he welcomed with ex-wife Chandie Yawn-Nelson, as well as 1-year-old Dylan Rose, whom he shares with his current wife, Samantha Cope.

In commemorating his 48th birthday on April 20, here's a look at Joey Lawrence's best throwback photos from his '90s heartthrob heyday.

Joey Lawrence rose to prominence playing a namesake character on the NBC hit show, Blossom. Helmed by a 15-year-old Mayim Bialik, it was on that show where Lawrence coined his catchphrase, "Whoa!" which he'd be known for years to come.

Above, the baby-faced teens are pictured at the 29th Annual Publicists Guild of America Awards in 1992.

Clearly fond of each other, the two costars wore matching ensembles while attending the 17th Annual People's Choice Awards the year prior.

Fully in his loverboy era, Joey Lawrence showed off his Colgate smile during a season 3 photo shoot for Blossom.

Joey Lawrence and singer Cyndi Lauper made quite the dashing pair as they stepped onto the 1991 American Music Awards red carpet in coordinating pinstripe suits.

Joey Lawrence and fellow child star Keri Russell showed off their blond locks and black ensembles while attending the 11th Carousel of Hope Ball to Benefit the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in the fall of 1994

Joey Lawrence and his Blossom castmate Jenna Von Oy were the picture of perfection backstage at the 1992 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards.

Tonight Show host Jay Leno and Joey Lawrence turned their attention to something off camera as the actor visited the late-night talk show in 1992.

You know you've made it when you have your own merch. The actor donned a "Whoa!" baseball cap while at the Hollywood All-Stars Baseball Game at Dodgers Stadium in 1992.

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awrence was getting his workouts in as he showed off his chiseled arms while posing with a basketball during the MTV Rock n' Jock Basketball tournament in 1992.

In addition to his acting chops, Joey Lawrence also dabbled in the music space, releasing two albums: Joey Lawrence in 1993 and Soulmates in 1997.

Fully embracing his heartthrob era with an open shirt and killer dance moves, Joey Lawrence performed at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve party, ushering in the year 1994.

The open shirt was clearly a beloved look, as he was pictured showing off his toned midriff and defined biceps on the set of a 1993 film.

The Brotherly Love actor walked the 1996 American Music Awards red carpetwith actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, whom he briefly dated that year. Years later, the pair would share acting credits in 2005's Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber.

Giving peak '90s fashion with an oversized varsity jacket, distressed denim and flannel around the waist, Joey Lawrence smiled from the top of a staircase during the NBC summer press tour.

Joey Lawrence and Punky Brewster lead, Soleil Moon Frye, shared a moment while at the Starlight Foundation Gala in 1990. Years prior, the pair had starred in the TV movie Little Shorts together.

A young Joey Lawrence made a funny face while posing with Katherine Heigl, who was clearly amused by the goofiness, at an event in L.A.

The '90s icon knew how to clean up nice. Above, Joey Lawrence attends the 1995 St. Jude Children's Hospital Gala in a crisp tuxedo.

Aside from being a famed entertainer, Joey is also a big brother to fellow actors Matthew, 44, and Andrew, 36. The trio has come a long way since their child star days, but in a recent interview with PEOPLE, the Joey & Melissa actor revealed he still gives relationship advice to Matt, who gladly takes heed.

"He accepts my advice,” the actor told PEOPLE of his younger brother, who is dating TLC's Chilli. "Look, I've made my fair share of mistakes. Romance is a tricky thing, you know.”

“Matt's in a very good spot and very happy,” added Joey. “That's all I would hope you know for them.”