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Chuck D

Bio: Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known by his stage name Chuck D, is an American rapper, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious rap music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy
Born: Mon, Aug 01 1960
Birthplace: Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, USA
Chuck D is 64 years old
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Poster of A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
Chuck D was
63 in A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 10 2023
Poster of Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
Chuck D was
63 in Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 24 2023
Poster of Cover Your Ears
Cover Your Ears
Chuck D was
62 in Cover Your Ears
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 08 2023
Poster of Sign the Show
Sign the Show
Chuck D was
62 in Sign the Show
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Chuck D was
62 in 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 19 2022
Poster of Nothing Compares
Nothing Compares
Chuck D was
62 in Nothing Compares
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 23 2022
Poster of Use of Force: The Policing of Black America
Use of Force: The Policing of Black America
Chuck D was
61 in Use of Force: The Policing of Black America
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 14 2022
Poster of Mr. Nelson on the North Side
Mr. Nelson on the North Side
Chuck D was
61 in Mr. Nelson on the North Side
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 25 2021
Poster of Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Chuck D was
60 in Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream
Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream
Chuck D was
60 in Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Chuck D was
60 in Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 10 2021
Poster of American Rapstar
American Rapstar
Chuck D was
60 in American Rapstar
as 'Self [Archive]'.
Wed, Nov 11 2020
Poster of For NYC
For NYC
Chuck D was
59 in For NYC
Mon, Jun 01 2020
Poster of Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Chuck D was
59 in Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 10 2020
Poster of It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet
It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet
Chuck D was
59 in It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet
as 'himself'.
Thu, Feb 13 2020
Poster of The Cobra at Twilight
The Cobra at Twilight
Chuck D was
59 in The Cobra at Twilight
Thu, Dec 12 2019
Poster of System Shock: How the MP3 Changed Music
System Shock: How the MP3 Changed Music
Chuck D was
59 in System Shock: How the MP3 Changed Music
Wed, Nov 06 2019
Poster of Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
Chuck D was
59 in Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 01 2019
Poster of Grass Is Greener
Grass Is Greener
Chuck D was
58 in Grass Is Greener
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 20 2019
Poster of The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop
The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop
Chuck D was
58 in The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 20 2018
Poster of Rock Rubber 45s
Rock Rubber 45s
Chuck D was
57 in Rock Rubber 45s
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of The King
The King
Chuck D was
57 in The King
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Survivor's Guide to Prison
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Chuck D was
57 in Survivor's Guide to Prison
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 23 2018
Poster of System Shock
System Shock
Chuck D was
57 in System Shock
as 'self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of G-Funk
G-Funk
Chuck D was
56 in G-Funk
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of 1971 Pirates: Forever Brothers
1971 Pirates: Forever Brothers
Chuck D was
56 in 1971 Pirates: Forever Brothers
Sat, Oct 15 2016
Poster of Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
Chuck D was
55 in Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, May 21 2016
Poster of The Bet
The Bet
Chuck D was
55 in The Bet
as 'Charles McD'.
Tue, May 03 2016
Poster of A Tale of James Brown
A Tale of James Brown
Chuck D was
55 in A Tale of James Brown
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 23 2016
Poster of All Things Must Pass
All Things Must Pass
Chuck D was
55 in All Things Must Pass
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios
Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios
Chuck D was
55 in Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 04 2015
Poster of Hustlers Convention
Hustlers Convention
Chuck D was
54 in Hustlers Convention
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
Chuck D was
54 in James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 08 2014
Poster of Heights Girl
Heights Girl
Chuck D was
53 in Heights Girl
Sat, Jun 21 2014
Poster of All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Chuck D was
53 in All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Apr 28 2014
Poster of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Chuck D was
53 in Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Public Enemy Live at the Metro Theatre
Public Enemy Live at the Metro Theatre
Chuck D was
53 in Public Enemy Live at the Metro Theatre
as 'Rappeur'.
Wed, Mar 05 2014
Poster of Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was
Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was
Chuck D was
53 in Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote 
Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote 
Chuck D was
52 in Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote 
as 'DJ Jonny Specials'.
Sun, Jun 23 2013
Poster of The Doctor
The Doctor
Chuck D was
52 in The Doctor
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Jun 09 2013
Poster of Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy
Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy
Chuck D was
52 in Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 01 2013
Poster of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Chuck D was
51 in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 15 2012
Poster of Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Chuck D was
51 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of City Teacher
City Teacher
Chuck D was
51 in City Teacher
Mon, Jan 16 2012
Poster of Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D
Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D
Chuck D was
51 in Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 04 2012
Poster of Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
Chuck D was
51 in Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage
Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage
Chuck D was
51 in Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Dec 09 2011
Poster of Prince: A Purple Reign
Prince: A Purple Reign
Chuck D was
51 in Prince: A Purple Reign
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
Chuck D was
51 in Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 18 2011
Poster of The Weird World of Blowfly
The Weird World of Blowfly
Chuck D was
51 in The Weird World of Blowfly
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 16 2011
Poster of The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
Chuck D was
50 in The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 01 2011
Poster of The Fab Five
The Fab Five
Chuck D was
50 in The Fab Five
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 13 2011
Poster of Founding Fathers: The Untold Story of Hip Hop
Founding Fathers: The Untold Story of Hip Hop
Chuck D was
50 in Founding Fathers: The Untold Story of Hip Hop
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
Chuck D was
50 in My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 30 2010
Poster of Straight Outta L.A.
Straight Outta L.A.
Chuck D was
49 in Straight Outta L.A.
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 11 2010
Poster of Big Pun: The Legacy
Big Pun: The Legacy
Chuck D was
49 in Big Pun: The Legacy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 01 2009
Poster of Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Chuck D was
48 in Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 30 2009
Poster of Copyright Criminals
Copyright Criminals
Chuck D was
48 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Thu, May 21 2009
Poster of The Black Candle
The Black Candle
Chuck D was
48 in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 04 2009
Poster of Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
Chuck D was
47 in Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 06 2008
Poster of Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
Chuck D was
47 in Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 13 2007
Poster of Mixtape, Inc.
Mixtape, Inc.
Chuck D was
46 in Mixtape, Inc.
Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live!
Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live!
Chuck D was
46 in Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live!
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Feb 06 2007
Poster of Fuck
Fuck
Chuck D was
46 in Fuck
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of Rock the Bells
Rock the Bells
Chuck D was
45 in Rock the Bells
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Apr 27 2006
Poster of Left of the Dial
Left of the Dial
Chuck D was
44 in Left of the Dial
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 31 2005
Poster of The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
Chuck D was
44 in The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Wed, Feb 23 2005
Poster of Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Chuck D was
44 in Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as 'Malcolm Y'.
Tue, Dec 28 2004
Poster of Public Enemy: Revolverlution Tour
Public Enemy: Revolverlution Tour
Chuck D was
44 in Public Enemy: Revolverlution Tour
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Nov 21 2004
Poster of And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Chuck D was
43 in And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 02 2004
Poster of Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
Chuck D was
43 in Lightning in a Bottle
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 12 2004
Poster of James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Chuck D was
43 in James Brown: Soul Survivor
Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of Godfathers and Sons
Godfathers and Sons
Chuck D was
43 in Godfathers and Sons
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 02 2003
Poster of Beef
Beef
Chuck D was
43 in Beef
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 03 2003
Poster of Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Chuck D was
42 in Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Chuck D was
42 in Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Tue, Feb 04 2003
Poster of Jackie Chan: My Story
Jackie Chan: My Story
Chuck D was
37 in Jackie Chan: My Story
as 'Self - Rapper'.
Fri, Jul 17 1998
Poster of An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Chuck D was
37 in An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
as 'Leon Brothers'.
Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of Anthem
Anthem
Chuck D was
36 in Anthem
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 25 1997
Poster of Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Chuck D was
35 in Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Thu, Oct 19 1995
Poster of The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck D was
34 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 06 1995
Poster of Public Enemy: The Enemy Strikes...Live
Public Enemy: The Enemy Strikes...Live
Chuck D was
31 in Public Enemy: The Enemy Strikes...Live
as 'Hard Rhymer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Rap's Most Wanted
Rap's Most Wanted
Chuck D was
31 in Rap's Most Wanted
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 03 1991
Poster of Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16
Chuck D was
30 in Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane
Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane
Chuck D was
29 in Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane
Tue, Apr 10 1990
Poster of Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
Chuck D was
29 in Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live!
Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live!
Chuck D was
28 in Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live!
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Impact Video Magazine
Impact Video Magazine
Chuck D was
28 in Impact Video Magazine
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987
Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987
Chuck D was
26 in Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 10 1987

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Camden
Camden
Chuck D was
63+ in Camden
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 29 2024
Poster of James Brown: Say It Loud
James Brown: Say It Loud
Chuck D was
63+ in James Brown: Say It Loud
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2024
Poster of Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Chuck D was
62+ in Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 21 2023
Poster of This Is Pop
This Is Pop
Chuck D was
60+ in This Is Pop
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 06 2021
Poster of Who Killed Tupac?
Who Killed Tupac?
Chuck D was
57+ in Who Killed Tupac?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 21 2017
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Chuck D was
55+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Ali's 65
Ali's 65
Chuck D was
46+ in Ali's 65
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2007
Poster of Legends
Legends
Chuck D was
46+ in Legends
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of The Henry Rollins Show
The Henry Rollins Show
Chuck D was
45+ in The Henry Rollins Show
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 01 2006
Poster of Black in the 80s
Black in the 80s
Chuck D was
44+ in Black in the 80s
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of The Blues
The Blues
Chuck D was
43+ in The Blues
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Chuck D was
40+ in Aqua Teen Hunger Force
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 30 2000
Poster of The Hip Hop Years
The Hip Hop Years
Chuck D was
38+ in The Hip Hop Years
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Behind the Music
Behind the Music
Chuck D was
37+ in Behind the Music
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Chuck D was
35+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of NewsRadio
NewsRadio
Chuck D was
34+ in NewsRadio
as 'Chuck D'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 21 1995
Poster of MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
Chuck D was
34+ in MTV Europe Music Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 24 1994
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Chuck D was
34+ in New York Undercover
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Chuck D was
33+ in Space Ghost Coast to Coast
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Yo! MTV Raps
Yo! MTV Raps
Chuck D was
28+ in Yo! MTV Raps
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988
Poster of MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
Chuck D was
24+ in MTV Video Music Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984