Donald Glover has been quoted saying, “I try to be me to the utmost.” Being himself is what has catapulted him to the fame and notoriety that he has earned over the past several years.
Glover is an African American actor, writer, producer, director, comedian, rapper, and songwriter. In the rap community, he performs under the stage name “Childish Gambino.” Glover started out as a writer alongside Tina Fey for the NBC show 30 Rock in 2009.
From there he began to build his music career and perform stand up on Comedy Central.
Over the years, Glover has developed a reputation of an alternative style of rap and has been said to possess a cool demeanor accompanied by a relaxed hippy vibe.
Glover has accumulated 35 award nominations and raked in 15 awards for his music and acting career.
Recently, he received two Golden Globe awards for his hit show “Atlanta” on FX, which he executive produced, wrote, and acted in. The categories won were Best Musical or Comedy TV series and Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy TV series.
Other television shows such as, Transparent,” “Black-ish,” “Veep,” and “Mozart in the Jungle” were also nominated for Best Musical or Comedy Television Series. “Atlanta” is said to return for a second season in 2018.
In the mean time, Glover has been hired by FX to develop other television shows for the network. Also, his recently released third studio album “Awaken My Love” debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200.
With all this success over the last few years, Glover has remained private about his personal life. It was revealed during his acceptance speech at the 2017 Golden Globes that Glover’s child with his girlfriend is a boy.
As of early 2017, Glover has been casted by Jon Favreau as adult Simba in the live-action version of “The Lion King.”
Classic tunes from the film include “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Be Prepared,” “Hakuna Matata” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight, “ which were written by Sir Elton John and Sir Tim Rice.
The Lion King will build on the success of similar movies, Maleficent, Cinderella, and the upcoming Beauty and the Beast. Favreau, the director, is also responsible for the CGI remake of “The Jungle Book.” The Lion King remake will also use CGI and green screen technology.
It was revealed that James Earl Jones will reprise his role as Mufasa, the character he voiced in the 1994 animated original. Jeff Nathanson is set to write the script of the 1994 classic’s remake. The Lion King is one of many Disney classic movies that have live-action adaptations including Alice in Wonderland, the upcoming Beauty & The Beast, and the planned Little Mermaid remake.
SU Student Devin Ross, says “I love [Donald Glover’s] work. He is a great artist and actor and I am excited to see the movie.”
In addition to voicing Simba, Glover has also been cast to portray Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Star Wars anthology film about a young Han Solo.
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Donald Glover as Simba
March 8, 2017

FILE – In this Jan. 8, 2017 file photoi, Donald Glover poses in the press room with the award for best performance by an actor in a television series – musical or comedy for “Atlanta” at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Glover and James Earl Jones are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King.” Director Jon Favreau announced Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, the casting of the two men as voice actors. Glover, star and creator of television’s “Atlanta,” will portray the adult Simba. Jones reprises the role of Simba’s father, Mufasa, which he voiced in the 1994 animated film. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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