Biography
Donald McKinley Glover Jr. (/ˈɡlʌvər/; born September 25, 1983), also known by his musical name Childish Gambino (/ɡæmˈbiːnoʊ/), is an American actor, comedian, musician, and filmmaker. While he studied at New York University and after working in Derrick Comedy, a comedy group, Glover was hired by Tina Fey to write for the NBC sitcom 30 Rock at age 23. He gained fame for portraying college student Troy Barnes on the NBC sitcom Community from 2009 to 2014. From 2016 to 2022, he starred in the FX ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Mufasa: The Lion King
2024
as Simba (voice)
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journ...
Tyler, The Creator - CHROMAKOPIA Live at Camp Flog Gnaw 2024
2024
as Self
Experience the electrifying energy of Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw 2024 in this official live recording uploaded to his YouTube channel. From u...
Tyler, The Creator - CHROMAKOPIA Live at Camp Flog Gnaw 2024
2024
Music
Experience the electrifying energy of Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw 2024 in this official live recording uploaded to his YouTube channel. From u...
Common Ground
2023
as Self
Sobering yet hopeful, Common Ground exposes the interconnectedness of American farming policy, politics, and illness. Follow the solution-driven pligh...
The Heart
2023
Executive Producer
A lonely man grieves the death of his mother after an argument about groceries and an odd request in her will.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023
as Aaron Davis
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the S...
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
2022
as Self (archive footage)
JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from J...
Adele One Night Only
2021
as Self
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special wi...
Community Table Read
2020
as Troy Barnes
Dan Harmon and the cast of Community (plus Pedro Pascal) do a table read of season 5 episode 4 "Cooperative Polygraphy" over a zoom call while quarant...
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as Self
Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their...
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019
as Self
Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album...
The Lion King
2019
as Simba (voice)
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Sc...
Men in Black: International
2019
as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat t...
The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts
2019
"The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts" will explore the enduring universal appeal of "The Lion King" franchise, tap into it...
Guava Island
2019
as Deni Maroon
Deni Maroon, a musician and dock worker is determined to pull off a music festival against the interests of the local factory owner.
Guava Island
2019
Story, Producer
Deni Maroon, a musician and dock worker is determined to pull off a music festival against the interests of the local factory owner.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
2018
as Lando Calrissian
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and enco...
Childish Gambino: This Is America
2018
as Childish Gambino
Official music video for "This Is America" by Childish Gambino.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017
as Aaron Davis
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary hig...
Get Out
2017
Songs
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as ner...
The Martian
2015
as Rich Purnell
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and ...
Magic Mike XXL
2015
as Andre
Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put ...
China, Il The Musical
2015
as Transfer Billy
In the explosive hour long finale Baby Cakes wants a magical pet while Pony and Steve prove to each other that they love their respective crushes.
The Lazarus Effect
2015
as Niko
Medical researcher Frank, his fiancee Zoe and their team have achieved the impossible: they have found a way to revive the dead. After a successful, b...
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
2014
as Greg
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder i...
Harmontown
2014
as Self
A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.
Chicken and Futility
2014
as The Boy
A short film by Childish Gambino about his conflicted obsession with Chik-fil-A and the futility of moths’ existence.
Chicken and Futility
2014
Writer, Director
A short film by Childish Gambino about his conflicted obsession with Chik-fil-A and the futility of moths’ existence.
Clapping for the Wrong Reasons
2013
as The Boy
"Clapping for the Wrong Reasons" captures Glover as he walks around his L.A. mansion interacting with his various assortment of hanger-ons, including ...
Clapping for the Wrong Reasons
2013
Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
"Clapping for the Wrong Reasons" captures Glover as he walks around his L.A. mansion interacting with his various assortment of hanger-ons, including ...
The To Do List
2013
as Derrick
Feeling pressured to become more sexually experienced before she goes to college, Brandy Klark makes a list of things to accomplish before hitting cam...
Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012
as Self
An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, thr...
Donald Glover: Weirdo
2012
as Himself
Fearlessly funny stand-up comic and sitcom star Donald Glover puts on a live show in New York, confessing his love for Cocoa Puffs and Toys "R" Us.
Donald Glover: Weirdo
2012
Writer
Fearlessly funny stand-up comic and sitcom star Donald Glover puts on a live show in New York, confessing his love for Cocoa Puffs and Toys "R" Us.
The Muppets
2011
as Junior CDE Executive
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Wal...
Best Coast: Our Deal
2011
as Day Trotter
Two gangs. One ruled the streets by day. The other by night. It was only a matter of time before their paths crossed.
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
2010
as Mace Windu / Scout Trooper / Stormtrooper (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III, directed by Chris McKay, combines the satirical sensibilities of Green and Matthew Senreich's Robot Chicken with...
Donald Glover: Comedy Central Presents
2010
as Himself
Donald Glover outlines the strategic use of racial slurs during an argument, warns against taking advice from Tracy Morgan and details the anatomy of ...
Donald Glover: Comedy Central Presents
2010
Writer
Donald Glover outlines the strategic use of racial slurs during an argument, warns against taking advice from Tracy Morgan and details the anatomy of ...
Mystery Team
2009
as Jason Rogers
A group of former Encyclopedia Brown-style child-detectives struggle to solve an adult mystery.
Mystery Team
2009
Screenplay, Story, Executive Producer
A group of former Encyclopedia Brown-style child-detectives struggle to solve an adult mystery.
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
2006
as Self (uncredited)
Concert film combining the footage from 50 camcorders given to audience members of a sold-out Beastie Boys show at Madison Square Garden on October 9,...
Lando
N/A
as Lando Calrissian
A spin-off of Solo: A Star Wars Story, featuring Donald Glover's Lando Calrissian in the leading role.
Untitled Community Movie
N/A
as Troy Barnes
The long-awaited movie sequel to the cult classic TV Show Community.
Bando Stone and The New World
N/A
as Bando Stone
Upcoming movie soundtracked by Childish Gambino.
Lando
N/A
Writer
A spin-off of Solo: A Star Wars Story, featuring Donald Glover's Lando Calrissian in the leading role.
Bando Stone and The New World
N/A
Director, Songs
Upcoming movie soundtracked by Childish Gambino.