Donald Glover Bio
Bio
Real Name: Donald Glover
Shortname : Gambino
Birthday: 25th September 1983
Birthplace: California, USA
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Black
Profession: Actor, Singer, Writer, DJ, Producer and Director
Parents : Beverly and Donald Glover Sr
Dating/Girlfriend: Michelle
Net Worth: $12 million
Donald Glover is 35 years old American actor, Comedian, director, producer, singe and writer. He is extremely multi-talented and can be called as a multitasking expert. He is a star and originator/creator of popular NBC Sitcom “Atlanta”. He also performs music under stage name “Childish Gambino” for rap and “mcDJ” for Dj-ing.
Early life
Donald Glover (Donald McKinley Glover Jr.) was born on 25th September, 1983 at Edwards Air force Base in California, United States to his parents Beverly & Donald Glover Sr. His father worked at post office and mother was a day-care manager. Donald has two blood siblings and two adopted siblings. He was brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness. He went to Lakeside High School & also attended Dekalb School of Arts. During his school time, he participated in music activities and plays. He attended New York University and graduated with degree in dramatic writing.
Professional Career
Donald Glover started his professional career firstly as a script writer for NBC Comedy show 30 Rock. He then came into limelight when he worked as an actor on NBC cult favourite series Community; he portrayed the character of College student. His major and most popular work till date is considered as FX series “Atlanta”. It is his major breakthrough. He has also appeared in numerous shows as a stand up comedian.
He has also worked in several movies, Mystery Team (2009), The Lazarus Effect (2015,) The Martin (2015). He also appeared in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe movie Spiderman: Homecoming (2017) and played the role of Aaron Davis. He then starred in Solo: A Star Wars story (2018).
Apart from his acting work, he has done quite noticeable work in music world as well; he released his debut album “Camp” in 2011, which received positive reviews. His second album was released in 2013, “Because the internet” and the third album, “Awaken my Love” in 2016, One single name Redbone from his third was an immediate hit and banged the chartbusters, it stood at number 12 position on Billboard hot 100.
Personal Life
Donald Glover is in relationship with a girl named “Michelle”. Glover is said to very private regarding his love life. He keeps his romantic relationship tightly hidden &under wraps. From his partner he has two sons; the elder was born in 2016 and was named as “Legend”. He welcomed his second son in January 2018.
Recently during his This is America tour, Glover lost his father.
Net Worth
It is estimated to be around $12 million as per media resources.
Awards
Glover has won many renowned awards from his multi-faceted Career. He has won American Film Institute awards, Black Reel awards, Bet Awards, Critic Choice Television awards, Golden Globe Awards and many more in 2016, 2017 & 2018 for his Show “Atlanta”.
Glover has also won Grammy Award for “Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song “Redbone” and many more.
