Israel Houghton was born on 19 May 1971 in Oceanside, California, USA. He is a producer and composer, known for Left Behind III: World at War (2005), I'm in Love with a Church Girl (2013) and Holiday Wedding Challenge. He has been married to Adrienne Houghton since 11 November 2016. They have one child. He was previously married to Meleasa Houghton.