Cee Lo Green
Born: 1975-05-30 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, better known by his stage name CeeLo Green (or Cee Lo Green), is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, composer, record producer, actor, and businessman. Green is known for his work in soul music, including the hit singles "Crazy" and "Fuck You". Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Green came to initial prominence as a member of the Southern hip hop group Goodie Mob. He subsequently began a solo career, releasing two albums on Arista Records: Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections (2002) and Cee-Lo Green... Is the Soul Machine (2004). Green's next project was Gnarls Barkley, a collaboration with DJ Danger Mouse. In 2006, the duo scored a worldwide hit with "Crazy", which reached the top five in twenty countries, including the U.S. and U.K. With Gnarls Barkley, Green released two albums: 2006's platinum-selling St. Elsewhere and 2008's The Odd Couple. In 2010, Green continued his solo career with the album The Lady Killer, which spawned his biggest solo hit, "Fuck You". The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached the top 10 in thirteen countries. Green has released three further solo albums, Cee Lo's Magic Moment (2012), Heart Blanche (2015), and CeeLo Green Is Thomas Callaway, as well as a reunion album with Goodie Mob, Age Against the Machine (2014). From 2011 to 2014, Green was a judge and coach on the American reality television singing competition The Voice, appearing on four of its seasons.[a] He voiced Murray the Mummy in the 2012 animated feature film Hotel Transylvania, and also appeared in a few television programs and films including his own show, CeeLo Green's The Good Life, on TBS. Green has appeared in commercials, including 7 Up, Duracell, M&M’s, and sake brand TYKU. His work has earned numerous awards and accolades, including five Grammy Awards, a BET Award, a Billboard Award, and a Brit Award.
Filmography
2024
- Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told as Self - Singer/Rapper, Goodie Mob
2022
- Elvis ... (Songs)
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder as Shuggie (voice)
2018
- Prince: the Last Year of a Legend as Self - Singer & songwriter
2016
- The Art of Organized Noize as Self
- Hip Hop Evolution as Himself
- Greatest Hits
2015
- Lip Sync Battle as Self
2014
- Begin Again as Troublegum
2013
- Teen Titans Go! as Cee Lo Green (voice)
- CeeLo Green is Loberace - LIve in Las Vegas
2012
- Anger Management as Cee Lo Green
- Hotel Transylvania as Murray the Mummy (voice)
- Sparkle as Black
- Bad 25 as Self
- Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D as Self
- We Was Homeboyz as Self
2011
- The Voice as Self - Coach
- The Jonathan Ross Show as Self
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self
2010
- Parenthood as Cee Lo Green
- Freaknik: The Musical as Lite Skinn'd (voice)
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Let's Dance for Comic Relief as Self - Performer
- SpongeBob's Truth or Square ... (Theme Song Performance)
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 as Self
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special as Self
2005
- American Dad! as Cee-Lo / The Hot Tub (voice)
- Robot Chicken as Godzilla / Tablesmasher / Dog (voice)
- The Boondocks
- Soundz of Spirit as Self
2003
- VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown as Self (archive footage)
2000
- Santana: Supernatural Live as Self
- The Brak Show as Prime Cut (voice)
1999
- Mystery Men as Rapper
- SpongeBob SquarePants ... (Theme Song Performance)
1996
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks as Self
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest