Donald Glover Early Life and Background
Donald McKinley Glover Jr. was born on September 25, 1983, in Edwards Air Force Base, California. He grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia, and later attended New York University, where he studied dramatic writing at the Tisch School of the Arts. He began his career while still in college, uploading comedy videos to YouTube under the name Childish Gambino. He is the older brother of actor and musician Stephen Glover. Read his full biography on Biography.com.
Donald Glover is an American actor, rapper, singer, songwriter, writer, producer, and comedian. He is best known for creating and starring in the FX comedy series Atlanta, and for playing young Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He also created and starred in the NBC comedy series Community, and he is the founder of the production company Gilga. His work spans music, television, film, and digital media. Forbes profile on Donald Glover.
Donald Glover Career and Major Projects
Donald Glover Music and Childish Gambino
Donald Glover performs music under the stage name Childish Gambino. His albums include Camp, Because the Internet, Awaken, My Love!, and "Awaken, My Love!" He has released multiple studio albums and EPs, and his single "This Is America" won multiple Grammy Awards. He is signed to Glassnote Records and has released music through his own label, mcDJ. Billboard coverage of Childish Gambino.
Donald Glover Television and Film Work
Donald Glover created, wrote, directed, and starred in the FX series Atlanta, which won multiple Emmy Awards and Golden Globes. He previously starred as Troy Barnes on the NBC sitcom Community. In film, he played young Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Aaron Davis in Spider-Man: Homecoming. He also wrote and produced the film Guava Island, starring himself and Rihanna. Donald Glover filmography on IMDb.
Donald Glover Net Worth and Business Ventures
Donald Glover has an estimated net worth of around 35 million dollars, according to public reports. His income comes from television and film roles, music sales and touring, writing and producing deals, and his production company Gilga. He has also earned money from brand partnerships and digital content. Forbes profile on Donald Glover.
Donald Glover founded the production company Gilga, which has produced Atlanta, Guava Island, and other projects. He has deals with FX and NBC, and he has served as a writer and executive producer on multiple series and films. He is also known for his work as a writer on 30 Rock and for his digital projects on platforms such as YouTube and Twitter. Business of Film coverage.