Donald Glover
Acting
65
Acting Credits
4
Directed
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
Filmography
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
as Yoshi (voice)
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025
as Self
Mufasa: The Lion King
2024
as Simba (voice)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2024
as John Smith
Common Ground
2023
as Self
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023
as Aaron Davis
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
2023
as Marshall Lee (voice)
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
2023
as Marshall Lee / Monster Marshall (voice)
Community Table Read
2020
as Troy Barnes
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as Self
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
2020
as Self - Actor & Musician (archive footage)
Men in Black: International
2019
as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
The Lion King
2019
as Simba (voice)
Guava Island
2019
as Deni Maroon
The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts
2019
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019
as Self
Solo: A Star Wars Story
2018
as Lando Calrissian
The Shop
2018
as Self
Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017
as Aaron Davis
Talking with Chris Hardwick
2017
as Self
Atlanta
2016
as Earnest 'Earn' Marks
The Lazarus Effect
2015
as Niko
Magic Mike XXL
2015
as Andre
The Martian
2015
as Rich Purnell
China, Il The Musical
2015
as Transfer Billy
Hot Ones
2015
as Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
Chicken and Futility
2014
as The Boy
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
2014
as Greg
Harmontown
2014
as Self
Lennon or McCartney
2014
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
The To Do List
2013
as Derrick
Clapping for the Wrong Reasons
2013
as The Boy
Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012
as Self
Donald Glover: Weirdo
2012
as Self
Girls
2012
as Sandy
The Eric Andre Show
2012
as Self
The Muppets
2011
as Junior CDE Executive
China, IL
2011
as Transfer Billy (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
2010
as Mace Windu / Scout Trooper / Stormtrooper (voice)
Donald Glover: Comedy Central Presents
2010
as Himself
Regular Show
2010
as Alpha Dog (voice)
Adventure Time
2010
as Marshall Lee (voice)
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
as Self
Conan
2010
as Self - Guest
Conan
2010
as Self - Musical Guest
Mystery Team
2009
as Jason Rogers
Mystery Team Adventures: The Case of the Haunted Hotel
2009
as Jason
Community
2009
as Troy Barnes
Bronx World Travelers
2007
as Snoopy Brown
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
2006
as Self (uncredited)
30 Rock
2006
as Young P.A.
30 Rock
2006
as Young Tracy Jordan
30 Rock
2006
as Gay Kid
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Mean Tweets
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
BET Awards
2001
as Self - Performer
Comedy Central Presents
1998
as Self
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Musical Guest
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host & Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Grammys
1959
as Self