Donald Glover
American entertainer (born 1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald McKinley Glover Jr. (/ˈɡlʌvər/; born September 25, 1983), also known by his stage name Childish Gambino (/ɡæmˈbiːnoʊ/), is an American actor, comedian, singer, rapper, writer, director, and producer. While he studied at New York University and after working in Derrick Comedy, a comedy group, Glover was hired by Tina Fey to write for the NBC sitcom 30 Rock; he was 23. He gained fame for portraying college student Troy Barnes on the NBC sitcom Community from 2009 to 2014. From 2016 to 2022, he starred in the FX series Atlanta, which he created and occasionally directed.[1] For his work on Atlanta, he won various accolades including two Primetime Emmy Awards[2] and two Golden Globe Awards.[3]
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Born | Donald McKinley Glover Jr. (1983-09-25) September 25, 1983 (age 40) Edwards Air Force Base, California, U.S. |
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Education | New York University (BFA) |
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Years active | 2004–present |
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Michelle White (m. 2024) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Stephen Glover (brother) |
Awards | Full list |
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Origin | Stone Mountain, Georgia, U.S. |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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Website | donaldgloverpresents |