In my opinion, Donald Glover is one of the most accomplished and talented entertainers of our generation. As an actor, comedian, writer, rapper, and fashion icon, he is the model of the modern celebrity.
Glover’s time as an undergraduate at New York University was formative in shaping his career. While studying Dramatic Writing, he formed Derrick Comedy, a sketch comedy group, with whom he continues to produce zero-budget comedy shorts. In 2009, Derrick Comedy released their very own first feature-length film titled Mystery Team. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal in 2010, Glover described the film: “It was kind of a passion project we did with the money we made from our sketch comedy group. It’s kind of an Encyclopedia Brown-esque movie with these kids who are trying to solve a double murder."
Glover’s time as an undergraduate at New York University was formative in shaping his career. While studying Dramatic Writing, he formed Derrick Comedy, a sketch comedy group, with whom he continues to produce zero-budget comedy shorts. In 2009, Derrick Comedy released their very own first feature-length film titled Mystery Team. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal in 2010, Glover described the film: “It was kind of a passion project we did with the money we made from our sketch comedy group. It’s kind of an Encyclopedia Brown-esque movie with these kids who are trying to solve a double murder."
While still a Resident Assistant at NYU, Glover began writing for NBC’s 30 Rock, a stint that virtually catapulted him into recognition within the comedy community.
Now, Glover stars alongside Joel McHale and Chevy Chase in Community, currently in its second season on NBC. In the show, he plays a washed-up high school football star who attends Greendale Community College and embarks on absurd adventures with his eccentric study group.
Now, Glover stars alongside Joel McHale and Chevy Chase in Community, currently in its second season on NBC. In the show, he plays a washed-up high school football star who attends Greendale Community College and embarks on absurd adventures with his eccentric study group.
If that wasn’t enough of a resume for you, Glover also raps under the pseudonym Childish Gambino. Since 2008 he has put out three albums, two mixtapes, and two EPs. Rapping about his comedy career, relationships, and “general dopeness,” Childish Gambino has grabbed the interest of hipsters.
Armed with an attractive face, a talent for pure comedy, and an active Twitter account, Donald Glover is a force to be reckoned with.
Check out his blog I Am Donald, or if you’re really interested in seeing what he’s about, Childish Gambino will be performing in Los Angeles on April 27 at The Music Box.
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