Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Entrepreneur, Businessperson, Investor, Record producer, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Beyoncé (2008)
Children
3 children: Blue Ivy Carter, Rumi Carter, Sir Carter
Parents
Adnes Reeves, Gloria Carter
Residences
Bel Air
Education
Trenton Central High School, George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier A -- 174,801 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 16 years (1998-2014)
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Recognized
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
40
Cultural Uplift
33
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Filmography (10)
AWARDS (16)
B
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2021
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G
Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
2015
WON
G
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance
2015
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G
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance
2015
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Biography
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
He is the founder and chairman of entertainment company Roc Nation, and was the president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007. One of the world's best-selling music artists with over 140 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 24 Grammy Awards, jointly with Kanye West the most Grammy awards of any rapper. Jay-Z was the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the first solo living rapper inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2013, Time included him on its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jay-Z?
Jay-Z is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Jay-Z born?
Jay-Z was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Jay-Z been in?
Jay-Z has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include Annie (2014), The Great Gatsby (2013), Made in America (2013), Collision Course (2004), Fade to Black (2004).
What is Jay-Z known for?
Jay-Z is primarily known as an actor. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman…
Where can I find more information about Jay-Z?
You can find more about Jay-Z on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.