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Donald Glover

Donald Glover is an American actor, writer, comedian, musician, rapper, producer, and director.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Donald Glover is an American actor, writer, comedian, musician, rapper, producer, and director. He is widely known for his work on the television series *Atlanta*, his role as Troy Barnes on *Community*, and his music under the name Childish Gambino.

Early life

Donald Glover was born at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in 1983 and grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Acting career

Glover became known for television work including *Community* and later created, wrote, and starred in *Atlanta*, which earned major critical acclaim.

Music career

As Childish Gambino, Glover released music that brought him commercial and critical success, including the songs "This Is America" and "Redbone."

Awards and recognition

Glover has received recognition across television and music, including Emmy and Grammy awards.

Key facts

  • Donald Glover first gained broad recognition as a writer on *30 Rock* and as Troy Barnes on *Community*.
  • His acclaimed series *Atlanta* ran from 2016 to 2022.
  • He performs music under the stage name Childish Gambino.
  • He has been recognized with major awards, including Emmys and Grammys.
  • Donald Glover has a significant audience in Canada through his television work and internationally popular music.
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Canadian context

Donald Glover has a significant audience in Canada through his television work, especially *Community* and *Atlanta*, and through internationally popular music released as Childish Gambino.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Donald Glover?
Donald Glover is an American actor, writer, comedian, musician, rapper, producer, and director best known for *Atlanta*, *Community*, and his music as Childish Gambino.
How old is Donald Glover?
Donald Glover was born on September 25, 1983, which makes him 42 years old.
What is Donald Glover famous for?
He is famous for acting in *Community* and *Atlanta*, creating *Atlanta*, and releasing music as Childish Gambino.
Is Donald Glover still acting?
Yes. He is still active as an actor and creator, although individual projects may vary over time.
What is Donald Glover's net worth?
A reliably verified net worth figure is not provided in the supplied sources.
What is Childish Gambino?
Childish Gambino is Donald Glover’s musical stage name, used for his work as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Glover
    Supports: Full name, birth date, stage name Childish Gambino, occupations
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Donald-Glover
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, best known for Atlanta and Childish Gambino
  3. Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/donald-glover
    Supports: Occupations and stage name Childish Gambino
  4. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/donald-glover
    Supports: Childish Gambino identity, Atlanta, awards, music career
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2255973/bio/
    Supports: Multi-talented career as writer, actor, musician, comedian, producer, and director