Guide Note

Bryan Spears was born on April 19, 1977 in Kentwood, Louisiana. Spears is the older brother of celebrities Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears and the son of former building contractor James Spears and former school teacher Lynne Spears. Spears is romantically involved with dancer Jenna Dewan. Britney Spears was said to have hooked the couple up because her brother has had a crush on Dewan for a long time. Britney Spears said her brother often kept her out of trouble and safe when she was growing up.

Fast Facts

1. Born: April 19, 1977
2. Origin: Kentwood, Louisiana
3. Older brother of Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears
4. Parents: James and Lynne Spears
5. Was named co-trustee of Britney Spears finances on February 14, 2008
6. Has a black belt in Karate
7. Had asthma as a child

Spears was named co-trustee of his sister's, Britney Spears, revocable trust after her mental breakdown in January of 2008. This trust contains all of her liquid assets. As a co-trustee, Spears is authorized to pay for his sister's daily living expenses such as medicine, food, and expenses pertaining to psychiatric and medical treatment.