Donald Glover's awards

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Donald Glover awards
Donald Glover's "This is America" (Source: YouTube)


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:


YearWorkCategory
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
200830 RockWriters Guild of America Award for Outstanding Writing – Television Comedy Series
2009
2010
2017AtlantaWriters Guild of America Award for Outstanding Writing – Best New Television Series & Outstanding Writing – Television Comedy Series
2016AtlantaAmerican Film Institute Awards for Top 10 Television Programs
2018
2024Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2024Mr. & 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
2018BET 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
2018Atlanta (for "Teddy Perkins")Black Reel Award for Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series
2022AtlantaBlack 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
2012CommunityComedy Award for Breakout Performer of the Year
2016AtlantaCritics Choice for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
2017Gotham Award for Breakthrough Series – Long Form
2024Mr. & Mrs. SmithGotham 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
2017AtlantaNAACP for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
2019NAACP for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
“This is America”NAACP for Outstanding Music Video
2024SwarmNAACP for Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special
2012CommunityPAAFTJ for Best Cast in a Comedy Series
2017AtlantaPeabody Award for Entertainment honoree
2023
2017TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy
2012CommunityTV Guide Award for Favorite Ensemble


Also read: Brady Corbet Awards

FAQs about Donald Glover

A. Childish Gambino is Glover’s stage name. The name comes from a Wu-Tang Clan name generator.

A. Donald Glover cameos as Aaron David in Marvel’s 2017 “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”

A. Michelle White is Donald Glover’s wife. The couple have 3 children.

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