Ronnie DeVoe
Born: 1967-11-17 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr. (born November 17, 1967) also known as Ronnie, RBDJr, RD, Ronnie D, and Big Ron, is one of the members of the R&B/pop group New Edition, and the R&B/hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe. DeVoe was the second-to-last member to join New Edition (Johnny Gill being the last) after being brought in by his uncle and the group's choreographer, Brooke Payne. In 1981, the group took second place at a talent show which caught the eye of record producer, Maurice Starr, who signed them to his Streetwise record label. New Edition went on to become the biggest-selling boy band group from the mid to late 1980s. After New Edition's 1990 breakup, DeVoe and fellow New Edition members, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins, formed the R&B/hip-hop group, Bell Biv DeVoe. Bell Biv DeVoe's 1990 debut album, Poison, sold more than 5 million copies and garnered five hit singles such as "Poison" and "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?". Over the years, they have created 4 albums and DeVoe still performs and records with Bell Biv DeVoe as well as New Edition. In 2018, DeVoe began to appear as a guest-member of Bravo's series The Real Housewives of Atlanta, as he is often seen with his wife, Shamari, who became a regular cast member when Season 11 premiered on November 4, 2018. Shamari was a member of the 90's singing group Blaque. He is co-owner of DeVoe Broker Associates, a real estate agency in Atlanta, Georgia.
Filmography
2024
- Everybody Still Hates Chris as (voice)
2022
- Sherri as Self - Guest
- Biography: Bobby Brown as Self
2021
- MTV Couples Retreat as Self
- BET Presents: The Encore as Self
2019
- Tamron Hall as Self [New Edition]
2017
- Girls Trip as Ronnie DeVoe
- Drop the Mic as Self [Bell Biv DeVoe]
- Beat Shazam as Self
- The New Edition Story ... (Co-Producer)
2016
- BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration as Self - Performer
2015
- Lip Sync Battle as Self
2014
- Think Like a Man Too as Self
1997
- The View as Self
1992
- Black Women, Sexual Politics and the Revolution ... (Songs)
1990
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Self [Bell Biv DeVoe]
1989
- Family Matters as Ronnie DeVoe
1985
- Krush Groove as Self (New Edition)
- All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular as Self
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self
1982
- Knight Rider as The Kids
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
1974
- American Music Awards as Self [New Edition]