Marques Houston Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Songs

Marques Barrett Houston, known professionally as Marques Houston, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor who rose to prominence in the 1990s as a key figure in youth pop culture.

He first gained fame as a lead vocalist in the R&B group Immature, later rebranded as IMx, before reaching a wider television audience with his role as Roger Evans on the sitcom Sister, Sister. He later transitioned into a solo music career and film production, building a long-standing presence in both music and film as a multi-talented entertainer.

Marques Houston
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Marques Barrett Houston
Stage Name:	Marques Houston
Born:	August 4, 1981 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.78m
Parents:	Mr. Michael Houston and Mrs. Carolyn Houston
Siblings:	Brandye Houston, Brandon Houston, Danielle Houston
Spouse:	Miya Dickey (m. 2020–2026)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Zara Denise Houston, Greyson Houston
Occupation:	Singer, Songwriter, and Actor
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Marques Houston has an estimated net worth of about $5 million, built over a three-decade career as a singer, actor, and film executive.

His income comes mainly from acting roles, including Sister, Sister, music royalties from his solo R&B work and time with Immature, as well as earnings from his production company Footage Films. Additional revenue sources include real estate holdings and streaming deals for his independent film projects.

Career

Marques Houston began their career in the professional music sector at the age of nine when he helped co-found the prepubescent R&B trio Immature alongside his childhood friends under the creative guidance of record manager Chris Stokes.

He assumed the musical moniker “Batman” and served as the driving vocal force behind the group’s early chart-topping releases, which included popular studio albums such as On Our Worst Behavior in 1992 and Playtyme Is Over in 1994.

He expanded his creative portfolio into mainstream television acting in 1994 when he booked his breakthrough comedic role as Roger Evans on the WB network sitcom Sister, Sister, where his memorable catchphrases and exceptional onscreen chemistry with identical twins Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry, propelled him into global teen stardom.

He experienced substantial professional growth during the early 2000s when he legally retired his boy band identity to launch a highly anticipated solo recording career with his debut studio album MH in 2003.

The record achieved significant commercial success by peaking high on the Billboard charts, which immediately paved the way for his gold-certified second album Naked in 2005 and his critically acclaimed third project Veteran in 2007.

He simultaneously solidified his status as a cinematic leading man by starring as Elgin Barrett in the box-office smash hit dance drama You Got Served in 2004, while also maintaining steady television roles as Kevin Barnes on the UPN comedy series One on One and its subsequent spin-off series Cuts.

He has firmly established his industry standing as a seasoned veteran who balances independent musical production with active executive roles in film creation and scriptwriting.

He transitioned smoothly behind the camera to serve as a principal producer and co-writer for Footage Films, directing numerous independent cinematic releases and dramatic streaming series including Howard High and The Stepmother franchise.

His dedication to delivering smooth contemporary R&B projects, including his recent solo albums Me and The Best Worst Year Ever, ensures that he remains a highly influential and widely recognized figure within the contemporary American urban music landscape.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @marqueshouston
• Facebook Handle: Marques Houston
• Twitter Handle: @marqueshouston

Personal Life

Marques Houston was born on August 4, 1981, and he is currently 44 years old. He is happily married to professional makeup artist Miya Dickey, whom he wed on August 24, 2020, during an intimate, private ceremony at the Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona, California, after the couple initially crossed paths at a regional convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2018.

He is the proud father of two children, consisting of his eldest daughter, Zara Denise Houston, who was born in December 2021, and his younger son, Greyson Houston, who was born in December 2023.

His romantic history includes past public relationships that were heavily documented by urban media outlets during his early solo music years, though he has consistently defended his current domestic marriage against public age-gap critiques by emphasizing their shared spiritual values and peaceful family environment.

Discography

• Naked (2005)
• Veteran (2007)
• Mr. Houston (2009)
• Mattress Music (2010)
• Famous (2013)
• Me (2022)
• The Best Worst Year Ever (2024)

Filmography

• Bebe’s Kids (1992)
• House Party 3 (1994)
• Good Burger (1997)
• You Got Served (2004)
• Fat Albert (2004)
• Fatwa (2006)
• Somebody Help Me (2007)
• Battlefield America (2012)
• Danny Boy (2020)

Net Worth

Marques Houston has an estimated net worth of about $5 million, built over a three-decade career as a singer, actor, and film executive.

His income comes mainly from acting roles, including Sister, Sister, music royalties from his solo R&B work and time with Immature, as well as earnings from his production company Footage Films. Additional revenue sources include real estate holdings and streaming deals for his independent film projects.