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Donald Glover

Donald Glover is an American actor, writer, comedian, musician, rapper, producer, and director.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Donald Glover is an American actor, writer, comedian, musician, rapper, producer, and director. He is widely known for his work on the television series Atlanta, his role as Troy Barnes on Community, and his music under the name Childish Gambino.

Early life

Donald McKinley Glover Jr. was born on September 25, 1983, at Edwards Air Force Base in California. He grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia, which influenced much of his later creative work.

Acting career

Glover first gained broad recognition as a writer on 30 Rock and as Troy Barnes on the sitcom Community. He later created, wrote, and starred in the acclaimed series Atlanta, which ran from 2016 to 2022 and earned him multiple Emmy awards.

Music career

Under the stage name Childish Gambino, Glover released commercially and critically successful music, including the hit songs “This Is America” and “Redbone.” His work as a musician has earned him Grammy awards alongside his television achievements.

In short

  • Born in 1983 at Edwards Air Force Base, California; raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
  • Known for roles on Community and as creator-star of Atlanta.
  • Releases music as Childish Gambino, including award-winning hits.
  • Has won Emmys and Grammys across his careers.
Canadian angle

Donald Glover has a significant audience in Canada through his television work, especially *Community* and *Atlanta*, and through internationally popular music released as Childish Gambino.

Quick questions

Who is Donald Glover?
Donald Glover is an American actor, writer, comedian, musician, rapper, producer, and director best known for Atlanta, Community, and his music as Childish Gambino.
How old is Donald Glover?
Donald Glover was born on September 25, 1983, which makes him 42 years old.
What is Childish Gambino?
Childish Gambino is Donald Glover’s musical stage name, used for his work as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Glover
    Supports: Full name, birth date, stage name Childish Gambino, occupations
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Donald-Glover
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, best known for Atlanta and Childish Gambino
  3. Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/donald-glover
    Supports: Occupations and stage name Childish Gambino
  4. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/donald-glover
    Supports: Childish Gambino identity, Atlanta, awards, music career
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2255973/bio/
    Supports: Multi-talented career as writer, actor, musician, comedian, producer, and director