DONALD
GLOVER

Donald Glover works across acting, writing, directing and music, often bringing those disciplines into conversation with one another. The American artist is also known as Childish Gambino. His career moves from television comedy to stories that can shift suddenly between the everyday, the unsettling and the surreal.

Glover wrote for the television comedy 30 Rock before playing Troy Barnes in Community. Troy’s friendships and comic exchanges became a recognizable part of the ensemble series. The role showcased his timing within a group while his work as a writer and performer continued to develop in other directions.

He created and starred in Atlanta, playing Earn as he tries to navigate work, family and the music business. The series makes room for comedy, social observation and surprising changes in tone. In 2017 Glover won Emmy Awards for both lead acting and directing in a comedy series for his work on Atlanta.

As Childish Gambino, Glover has released music in a range of styles. The Recording Academy lists Grammy recognition for his work, including the music video for This Is America. His music and screen projects are distinct bodies of work, yet both make use of performance and imagery to shape an audience’s experience.

His film work includes playing Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). The role places him in a familiar fictional universe while giving him room to find his own rhythm within an established character. Across television, film and music, Glover’s work resists being confined to a single kind of performance.