Donald Glover

Biography

Donald McKinley Glover Jr. (born September 25, 1983), also recognized by his stage name Childish Gambino, is a multifaceted American artist known for his work as an actor, comedian, musician, and filmmaker. After attending New York University and contributing to the comedy troupe Derrick Comedy, Glover was recruited by Tina Fey to write for the NBC series 30 Rock when he was just 23. He became well-known for his role as Troy Barnes, a college student, on the NBC sitcom Community, which aired from 2009 to 2014. Glover later created and starred in the FX series Atlanta from 2016 to 2022, earning multiple accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for his exceptional contributions.

In film, Glover has featured in various projects, including the horror film The Lazarus Effect (2015), the comedy-drama Magic Mike XXL (2015), and the sci-fi hit The Martian (2015). He portrayed Aaron Davis in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and played Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). Glover also lent his voice to adult Simba in the 2019 version of The Lion King and produced the short film Guava Island (2019). He co-created the television series Swarm (2023) and is often credited as a key influence behind the Marvel superhero Miles Morales/Spider-Man, a character he briefly voiced in Ultimate Spider-Man.

In the realm of music, Glover released his first studio album, Camp, through Glassnote Records in 2011, enjoying both critical acclaim and commercial success. His follow-up album, Because the Internet (2013), featured the hit single "3005," marking his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2016 single "Redbone" peaked at number 12 and won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance, setting the