Snoop Dogg
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 albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. His accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, two Sports Emmy Awards, and 17 Grammy Award nominations.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Training Day
as Blue
2001
Scary Movie 5
as Marcus
2013
Bones
as Jimmy Bones
2001
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
as Erzähler
2005
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
as Self
2011
Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel
as Self
2002
Snoop & Martha's Very Tasty Halloween
as Self - Host
2021
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
as Self
2021
Half Baked
as Scavenger Smoker
1998
Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie and Tupac
as Self (archive footage)
2021
The Tenants
as Willie Spearmint
2006
Big Pun: The Legacy
as Self
2009
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
as Max (voice)
2009
Soul Plane
as Captain Mack
2004
Starsky & Hutch
as Huggy Bear
2004
Arthur and the Invisibles
as Max (voice)
2006
The Wash
as Dee Loc
2001
John Legend - Live at the House of Blues
as Self
2005
Live 8
as Self
2005
Falling Up
as Raul
2009
TV Appearances
Martin
as Snoop Doggy Dogg
1992
Weeds
as Self
2005
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
Best Week Ever
2004
Monk
as Russell 'Murderuss' Kroy
2002
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
2005
King of the Hill
as Alabaster Jones (voice)
1997
Las Vegas
as Snoop Dogg
2003
Doggy Fizzle Televizzle
2002
The View
as Self
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self
1992