Donald Glover

Date of Birth: September 25, 1983

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Donald Glover, also known by his stage name Childish Gambino, is an American musician, actor, writer, and comedian known for his versatility and profound impact on multiple facets of the entertainment industry. Born on September 25, 1983, at Edwards Air Force Base in California, he was raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Glover first gained fame as a writer for the NBC comedy series “30 Rock” at the age of 23. He later starred in the NBC sitcom “Community” as Troy Barnes, which significantly boosted his profile. Glover’s music career under the moniker Childish Gambino began with the release of several mixtapes before his debut studio album, “Camp,” in 2011. His subsequent albums, including “Because the Internet” (2013), “Awaken, My Love!” (2016), and “3.15.20” (2020), have received critical acclaim and commercial success. The single “This Is America” from 2018 won four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. In addition to his music and television work, Glover created and starred in the FX series “Atlanta,” which debuted in 2016. The show has been praised for its unique blend of comedy and drama, earning Glover several accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He continues to be a prominent figure in entertainment, known for his innovative and boundary-pushing work.

5 Interesting Facts about Donald Glover

1. Donald Glover was discovered by Tina Fey, who hired him as a writer for “30 Rock.”

2. He derived his stage name Childish Gambino from a Wu-Tang Clan name generator.

3. Glover directed and starred in a short film titled “Guava Island” alongside Rihanna, released in 2019.

4. He is also known for his role as Lando Calrissian in the 2018 film “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”

5. Glover has won five Grammy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards, among other accolades.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Donald Glover

1. “I’m very thankful that I can make people laugh, but I’m also very thankful that I can make people think.”

2. “The truth is, I never really wanted to just do comedy, and I knew that people wouldn’t know that I could sing or write serious stuff if I was doing comedy all the time.”

3. “I think it’s important for creatives to take risks, to try things that might not work.”

4. “Black culture is something I don’t really have to think about. It’s just something I grew up in.”

5. “I do think there must be some kind of interaction between your living life and the life that goes on from here.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Donald Glover’s net worth was estimated to be around $35 million.

Children

Donald Glover has two sons with his partner, Michelle White. Their first son, Legend, was born in early 2016, and their second son, Drake, was born in January 2018.