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
• Baby Boy as Rodney
• The Garfield Movie as Maurice (voice)
• Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder as Snoop Dogg's Head (voice)
• Dolemite Is My Name as Roj
• The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run as The Gambler
• The Addams Family 2 as Cousin Itt (voice)
• Scary Movie 5 as Marcus
• Bones as Jimmy Bones
• The L.A. Riot Spectacular as Erzähler

TV

• Martin as Snoop Doggy Dogg
• Monk as Russell 'Murderuss' Kroy
• The L Word as Slim Daddy
• The Boondocks
• Trailer Park Boys as Self
• BMF as Pastor Swift
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as P.T. Banks
• Modern Family as Snoop Dogg (voice)
• The Simpsons as Snoop Dogg (voice)
• Henry Danger as Self