Biography
Donald Glover's biography sparks manifestations of talent. A undoubted star manages with brilliance to build a script player, director, singer, and, of course, actor. In addition, Glover remains a caring father and a life satellite for his girlfriend.Childhood and youth
Donald Glover was born on September 25, 1983, brought up with four brothers and sisters, two of whom the receptions. The boy grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia, not far from Atlanta.
The city is the largest federal memorial in the country, and in the inhabitants the spirit of confederates are indelible. Donald recalls that it was not easy for a black boy in such a medium. He was friends with white classmates, and their parents seemed nice and friendly. But it was worth turning away, as those gave advice to children never again communicate with a black buddy.
Glover's parents belonged to the usual middle class: Mom managed a kindergarten, and his father worked in the postal service. It is noteworthy that the family consisted of "Jehovah's Witnesses", the children were brought up in accordance with the canons and rules of the religious organization. This meant that pop culture, including music and cinema, was not welcomed.
Glover shares that in childhood he, unlike peers, did not watch TV, but this circumstance gave a chance to develop imagination. The boy arranged for brothers and sisters a puppet theater, embodying his own scenarios into life.
Despite religious views, Donald's father remained a passionate fan of "Star Wars" and the music of all genres and performers. It was he who showed the son of the world of film fantasics and adventures. After the release from high school, the future actor came and graduated from the New York University in 2006, receiving a degree in drama.
Films
Even before the end of the University, Donald gets the opportunity to be implemented as a scriptwriter. In 2005, Glover receives an invitation to the team of the popular American satirical TV show The Daily Show. Career gets development in 2006, when Donald proceeds to work on the TV series "Studio 30". In the project, the Writer participated until 2009. True, just in Studio 30, Glover demonstrates acting talents, playing episodic roles.
In parallel, the career of the screenwriter, the young man participates in the Derrick Comedy Sketch group, performs stand-up comic comic. The group publishes short humorous video on Youtube hosting. At the same time, the records are very popular with users, which ultimately leads to the filming of the full-length film "The Secret Team" in 2009.
In the same 2009, which became a turning point in the biography of the screenwriter and comedians, an invitation to the role that has become popular is coming. We are talking about the character of Troy Barnes - the former football player, the will of the fate of the Fate in College, in the comedy Sitkom "Community". The plot of the series is built at the meeting and friendship of a material as a company in the college walls.
The teleproject is highly appreciated by critics and spectators, reached the first line of the ranking, repeatedly recognized by connoisseurs the best series and ultimately called cult.
Floating wave of popularity brings the role of roles in full-length films. In 2015, Donald was lucky to participate in the filming of the cash register "Martian." In the painting, Glover played a NASA employee - Astrophysics Richa Pernell. By the way, shooting and scenario assumed tough material knowledge requirements. Many actors, including Glover, had to carefully study the scientific base of the plot.
In 2016, the TV screen comes out by the TV series "Atlanta", in which Donald did not just play a major role, but also made director, screenwriter and producer. The series is built around the history of two cousins, made to the stage of the Rap-Industry. Character Glover is a loser, expelled from prince, not having money and prospects. Trying to ride the blame in front of relatives and daughter, grow in their eyes, the unlucky young man helps the cousin to become a star.
After the first series, the comedy takes off to the top of the audience rating, receives a huge number of positive feedback critics. Experts suggest that the release of a full-length film based on the series.
In addition to working in cinema, the actor voiced cartoon films, such as Robotzype, the animated series "Perfect Spiderman". Cooperation with the Marvel Hero did not limit himself only to the dubbing. In 2017, a picture of John Watts "Spiderman: Returning home," where the actor appears in the role of the criminal of the fantastic comic book of the studio - Aaron Davis.
A versatile person and talent are expressed in the musical career of Glover. Since 2008, under the pseudonym Childish Gambino recorded and released several independent works.
Personal life
The star-screens star with trepidation refers to the personal life of loved ones and is trying to maximally limit the attacks of the press and the public on the identity of his wife and children.
It is known only the name of the Actor's friend - Michel, as well as the fact that the life companion gave a partner of two sons. At the same time, the birth of the first son was kept in strict secrecy. Paparazzi was able to take pictures of pregnant Michelle in Hawaii, and after, in early 2016, a photo of a girl with a carriage was published.
The fact that the couple is waiting for the second child, it became known from Donald himself. The baby was born in January 2018, but his name and all the details remain a mystery.
Also indifferent actor refers to social networks, preferring live communication or appearing on the network with anonymous informal pages. The confirmed Glover page in "Instagram" is empty.
Donald Glover now
In addition to the happy paternity and education of children, the star of televisers continues to take off the career ladder. At the end of May 2018, the long-awaited exit to the rental of Spin-Off Kinoshai "Star Wars" - "Khan Solo. Star Wars: Stories. " In the film, the Glover will appear as Lando Calrissian - a favorite character of childhood.
In addition to the film industry, work continues on the next season promising to become the legendary, the series "Atlanta".
In 2019, a remake of the cartoon, who conquered the heart of millions of children and adults - "King Lion". Glover fell out of honor to fulfill the major role of Simba. Shots are conducted against the background of blue screen since the summer of 2017.
Does not leave the star and the singing career. In 2018, Childish Gambino concert tour is held.
Filmography
- 2009 - "The Secret Team"
- 2009-2014 - "Community"
- 2015 - "Martian"
- 2015 - "Lazari Effect"
- 2015 - "Super Mike XXL"
- 2016 - to the present - "Atlanta"
- 2017 - "Spiderman: Return home"
- 2018 - "Khan Solo. Star Wars: Stories »
- 2019 - "King Lion"