The American actor, comedian, musician, and filmmaker Donald McKinley Glover Jr., also known by his musical alias, Childish Gambino, was born on September 25, 1983 in Edwards, California, U.S.
He became popular for portraying college student Troy Barnes in the NBC sitcom Community from 2009–2014. He developed and occasionally directed the FX series Atlanta, which he starred in from 2016 to 2022. He received many awards for his work in Atlanta, including two Golden Globes and two Primetime Emmys.
At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, Glover's 2018 single "This Is America," won every category for which it was nominated and debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first hip-hop song to earn a Guinness World Record.
Complete list of Donald Glover’s awards
Here is a list of all the awards earned by Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino:
| Year | Work | Category |
| 2017 | Atlanta | Golden Globes for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy & Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy |
| 2018 | “Redbone” | Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance |
| 2019 | “This is America” | Grammy for Record of the Year |
| Grammy for Song of the Year | ||
| Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance | ||
| Grammy for Best Music Video | ||
| 2017 | Atlanta | Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series |
| Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series | ||
| Golden Laurel for Outstanding Production – Episodic Comedy | ||
| 2008 | 30 Rock | Writers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Writing – Television Comedy Series |
| 2009 | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2017 | Atlanta | Writers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Writing – Best New Television Series & Outstanding Writing – Television Comedy Series |
| 2016 | Atlanta | American Film Institute Awards for Top 10 Television Programs |
| 2018 | ||
| 2024 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | |
| 2024 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith (for "First Date") | Astra TV Award for Best Writing in a Streaming Drama Series |
| 2019 | “This is America” | BET Award for Video of the Year |
| 2018 | BET Hip Hop Awards for Best Hip Hop Video & Impact Track | |
2017 | Atlanta | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Comedy Series |
| Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series | ||
| Black Reel Award for Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series | ||
| Black Reel Award for Outstanding Comedy Series | ||
| Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series | ||
| 2018 | Atlanta (for "Teddy Perkins") | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series |
| 2022 | Atlanta | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series |
2023 | Atlanta (for "The Goof Who Sat By the Door") | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Directing, Comedy Series |
| Atlanta (for "It Was All a Dream") | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series | |
| 2012 | Community | Comedy Award for Breakout Performer of the Year |
| 2016 | Atlanta | Critics Choice for Best Actor in a Comedy Series |
| 2017 | Gotham Award for Breakthrough Series – Long Form | |
| 2024 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Gotham TV Award for Breakthrough Drama Series |
2018 | “This is America” | MTV Video Music Award for Video with a Message |
| MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography | ||
| MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction | ||
| 2017 | Atlanta | NAACP for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series |
| 2019 | NAACP for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | |
| “This is America” | NAACP for Outstanding Music Video | |
| 2024 | Swarm | NAACP for Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special |
| 2012 | Community | PAAFTJ for Best Cast in a Comedy Series |
| 2017 | Atlanta | Peabody Award for Entertainment honoree |
| 2023 | ||
| 2017 | TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy | |
| 2012 | Community | TV Guide Award for Favorite Ensemble |
FAQs about Donald Glover
Childish Gambino is Glover’s stage name. The name comes from a Wu-Tang Clan name generator.
Donald Glover cameos as Aaron David in Marvel’s 2017 “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”
Michelle White is Donald Glover’s wife. The couple have 3 children.
