Snoop Dogg

Acting · Born 1971-10-20 in Long Beach, California, USA

Biography

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Known for his signature drawled lyrics—which often use melodic rhyming, repetition, wordplay, laconic phrases, syncopation and alliteration—his music frequently addresses the lifestyle and culture of the West Coast and social issues such as gun violence and stability for the youth. His initial fame dates back to 1992, following his guest appearance on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover", and later on Dre's debut album, The Chronic, that same year. Snoop Dogg has since sold over 23 million…

Filmography

• Training Day as Blue
• Scary Movie 5 as Marcus
• Bones as Jimmy Bones
• The L.A. Riot Spectacular as Erzähler
• Justin Bieber: Never Say Never as Self
• Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel as Self
• Snoop & Martha's Very Tasty Halloween as Self - Host
• Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible as Self
• Half Baked as Scavenger Smoker
• Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie and Tupac as Self (archive footage)