Donald Glover

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Biography

A self-professed "nerd" whose love for both hip-hop and "The Simpsons" (Fox, 1999- ) influenced his stellar career, Donald Glover was an actor, comedian, writer and musician whose multi-faceted career included the cult comedy troupe Derrick Comedy, writing for "30 Rock" (NBC, 2006- ), starring in NBC's "Community" (2009- ) and releasing a wealth of rap tracks that minted him as a rising star in the indie music community. Glover's work blended …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Music

Born

Donald McKinley Glover on September 25, 1983 in Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA

Career Milestones

Joined the sketch comedy group Derrick Comedy, along with Dominic Dierkes, Meggie McFadden, DC Pierson, and Dan Eckman

2005

Was a writer on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (Comedy Central)

2008

Released the rap album Sick Boi under the name Childish Gambino

2008

Wrote for the NBC comedy series "30 Rock"

2009

Cast as Troy Barnes, a former high school football star, on the NBC sitcom "Community"

2009

Co-wrote and starred in the feature-length film "Mystery Team" with other members of Derrick Comedy

2009

Under the name Childish Gambino, released second album Poindexter

2010

Headlined a stand-up special on Comedy Central