André 3000
Biography
André Benjamin, popularly recognized as André 3000, is an American artist celebrated for his talents as a rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. He garnered fame as one half of the hip-hop duo OutKast, where he collaborates with fellow rapper Big Boi. In the realm of acting, André received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Jimi Hendrix in the film "Jimi: All Is by My Side" (2013), which earned him a nomination for Best Lead Actor at the Independent Spirit Awards. His diverse acting career includes roles in various television series and films, such as "Families," "The Shield," "Be Cool," "Revolver," "Semi-Pro," and "Four Brothers." André 3000's multifaceted contributions to music and film have solidified his status as a significant figure in contemporary culture.
Filmography
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Idlewild
2006 • Percival
Semi-Pro
2008 • Clarence
Battle in Seattle
2007 • Django
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
2006 • Self
Revolver (2005)
2005 • Avi
High Life (2018)
2018 • Tcherny
Charlotte's Web (2006)
2006
Four Brothers
2005 • Jeremiah "Jerry" Mercer
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025 • Self
Be Cool
2005 • Dabu
Jimi: All Is by My Side
2013 • Jimi Hendrix
Showing Up
2023 • Eric
Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio
2016 • (voice)
Dispatches from Elsewhere
2020 • Fredwynn