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33 Reasons Childish Gambino Is The Best Ever

From being an actor to singer to writer this guy one of the best.

Nicole Davis
Mar 20, 2017
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If anyone asks, Childish Gambino is one if not THE most talented people in Hollywood. Hands down. Don't know who Childish Gambino is? What about Donald Glover? Surprise! Childish Gambino is the stage name of Donald Glover, usually most associated with his rapping performances. But there is literally so much more to this guy than you know. From being a singer, song writer, actor, director, producer, comedian, comedy writer Donald Glover is way more than a triple threat.

1. Born on a navy base

2. Grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia (basically Atlanta)

3. Voted “Most Likely to Write for ‘The Simpsons’ in high school.

4. Grew up as a Jahovah's Witness

5. His real name is Donald Glover

6. Attended NYU (dude's smart).

7. Discovered by Tina Fey and became a writer for 30 Rock at the age of 23

8. He’s currently 34

9. Starred in the “Community”

10. Started releasing mixed tapes in 2009 under his stage name Childish Gambino

11. His first stand up comedy show 30 minutes on “Comedy Central Presents” in 2010

12. His first hour long special was in 2011

13. In 2010 fans wanted Glover to be given an audition as Peter Parker for the new Spider Man movie

14. He was not given an audition, but Stan Lee supported the movement (the hashtag circulating the internet was #donald4spiderman)

15. His debut studio album “Camp” was released in 2011, featuring “Heartbeat”

16. His second album came out in 2013

17. In 2014 he starred in the Disney film (yeah Disney) “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”

18. And in “Magic Mike XXL” in 2015 as a stripper (obviously)


19. And in “The Martian” in 2015 as well (yes, it was Oscar- nominated)

20. Produces the FX show “Atlanta”

21. And acts in the FX show “Atlanta”

22. And writes for the FX show “Atlanta”

23. And directs the FX show “Atlanta”

24. Has been slated to star in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” as an unknown role (we’re hoping Peter Parker)

25. And a Star Wars Han Solo spin off as Lando Calrissian

26. AND as the voice of Simba in THE LION KING OMG THIS IS SO EXCITING

27. Has a twitter account with 1.95 million followers but 0 tweets

28. Has been nominated for 35 various awards from music to writing

29. Has won 15 of those nominations

30. Won best Cast in a Comedy series for Community in 2012

31. Won Writers Guild of America Awards in 2008, 2009, and 2010 for Best Comedy Series for 30 Rock AND Atlanta in 2017

32. Won Critics Choice Television Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy series for Atlanta

33. Won TWO Golden Globe awards for Best Television Series- Musical or Comedy and Best actor- Television Series Musical or Comedy for Atlanta

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