Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Disc jockey, Actor, Entrepreneur, Audio engineer, Record producer
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
8 children: Hood Surgeon, La Tanya Danielle Young, Truice Young
Sibling
Tyree Crayon
Education
John C. Fremont High School, Centennial High School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
Tier A -- 123,997 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Career
Career spanning 23 years (1992-2015)
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Year context
Born in 1965 -- US combat troops deployed to Vietnam; Voting Rights Act; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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11
Notable
out of 100
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
5
Giving
0
Sustainability
57
Cultural Uplift
44
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Filmography (10)
AWARDS (2)
B
California Hall of Fame
2014
WON
B
American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
2001
WON
Biography
Andre Romelle Young, known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics.
Connections (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dr. Dre?
Dr. Dre is 61 years old, born on .
Where was Dr. Dre born?
Dr. Dre was born in Compton, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Dr. Dre been in?
Dr. Dre has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include Straight Outta Compton (2015), Unity (2015), Tupac: Resurrection (2003), 50 Cent: The New Breed (2003), The Wash (2001).
What is Dr. Dre known for?
Dr. Dre is primarily known as an actor. Andre Romelle Young, known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and actor. He is the founder…
Where can I find more information about Dr. Dre?
You can find more about Dr. Dre on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
