Donald McKinley Glover is an actor, singer, producer, comedian, November , DJ, rapper, and songwriter from the United States. As an artist, he goes by Childish Gambino, and as a Disc Jockey, he goes by mcDJ.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Donald Glover |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Donald McKinley Glover |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 38 years old |
| Birth Date: | 25 September 1983 |
| Birth Place: | Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 79 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | In a Relationship |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children: | Yes (2 children) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | Yes (Michelle) |
| Profession: | Actor, singer, producer, comedian |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $15 million |
Donald Glover Biography
Donald Glover was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness after being born on September 25, 1983, at Edwards Air Force Base in California to Beverly and Donald Sr.
He attended DeKalb School of the Arts before transferring to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, earning a degree in dramatic writing in 2006.
Donald Glover’s Age, Height, Weight
Donald Glover was born on September 25, 1983, and is 38 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.78 m, and he weighs 79 kg.
Career
Glover wrote for the popular TV show 30 Rock from 2006 to 2009. Sick Boi, his debut album, was released in 2008. The same year, he joined the comedy sketch group Derrick Comedy. In 2009, he became a part of the cast of Community, where he portrayed the role of Troy Barnes for five seasons before his character was eventually written off.
Poindexter, his second independent album, was released in 2010. In 2010, he released two mixed tapes, Am Just a Rapper and I Am Just A Rapper 2. Culdesac, his third album, was also released this year. Glover also appeared in Gap’s Holiday Campaign that year.
In 2011, he released “Troy & Abed’s Christmas Rap,” a duet with Dani Pudi. He also hosted the mtvU Woodie Awards that year. He also performed at the 2011 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. He also signed a deal with Glassnote Records.
In 2011, he embarked on the IAMDONALD tour, which included 24 stops over 34 days. He released several songs in 2012, including “Eat Your Vegetables,” “We Ain’t Them,” “Tell Me,” “Silk Pillow,” “Body,” and “FireFly.” In 2013, he signed a deal with FX to write, produce, and star in Atlanta, a musical-themed TV series.
He announced the Deep Web Tour in the United Kingdom in 2014. The RIAA certified his songs Heartbeat Gold and 3005 as Gold the same year.
He also released a mixtape called STN MTN and an EP called Kauai. He released another album, Awaken, My Love!, in 2016. In 2017, he appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming. It was announced in the same year that he would be the voice of Simba in a remake of The Lion King.
Achievements and Awards
- Glover received three Writers Guild of America Awards in 2010 for his work on 30 Rock.
- In 2015, he was nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards for his rap album, Because of the Internet, and his hit single, 3005.
- In 2016, he was the recipient of two Golden Globe Awards for Atlanta, which he writes, produces, and also acts in.
- He has also received four Primetime Emmy Nominations.
Donald Glover’s Net Worth in 2024
As of February 2024, Donald Glover has a net worth of $15 million. His revenue stems from his multiple television roles and being a writer and producer of a wide variety of Tv shows.
Donald Glover is a multi-talented man. He has succeeded as an actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and stand-up comedian. He is breaking glass ceilings through his work because he was the first black man to win an Emmy for directing an Outstanding Comedy Series in 2015. His efforts are greatly laudable.
Donald Glover Girlfriend, Dating
Because Donald Glover is so private, it’s unclear if he’s married to his longtime partner, Michelle White. Not only is White rarely seen with him at events, but she also appears to be missing from social media. Donald and Michelle were first seen together in Hawaii in January 2016, while she was pregnant with their first child, Legend. He has two sons as well. His first child arrived in 2016, and his second in late 2017.
