Portrait of Common

Common

Bio: Lonnie Rashid Lynn (born March 13, 1972), known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. He has received three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award
Born: Mon, Mar 13 1972
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Common is 52 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
Common was
52 in Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 09 2024
Poster of Hip-Hop and the White House
Hip-Hop and the White House
Common was
52 in Hip-Hop and the White House
Mon, Apr 22 2024
Poster of Breathe
Breathe
Common was
52 in Breathe
as 'Darius'.
Thu, Apr 04 2024
Poster of Diane Warren: Relentless
Diane Warren: Relentless
Common was
51 in Diane Warren: Relentless
Tue, Mar 12 2024
Poster of A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
Common was
51 in A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 10 2023
Poster of Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise
Common was
51 in Fool's Paradise
as 'The Dagger'.
Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of The Legacy of J Dilla
The Legacy of J Dilla
Common was
51 in The Legacy of J Dilla
as 'Self - Rapper; Friend'.
Fri, Apr 07 2023
Poster of Chris Rock: Road To Live Special
Chris Rock: Road To Live Special
Common was
50 in Chris Rock: Road To Live Special
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 04 2023
Poster of Between Riverside and Crazy
Between Riverside and Crazy
Common was
50 in Between Riverside and Crazy
as 'Junior'.
Tue, Jan 31 2023
Poster of Killing Me Softly with His Songs
Killing Me Softly with His Songs
Common was
50 in Killing Me Softly with His Songs
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 10 2022
Poster of Alice
Alice
Common was
50 in Alice
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Mar 18 2022
Poster of You're Watching Video Music Box
You're Watching Video Music Box
Common was
49 in You're Watching Video Music Box
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 03 2021
Poster of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Common was
49 in 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 20 2021
Poster of Ava
Ava
Common was
48 in Ava
as 'Michael'.
Thu, Jul 02 2020
Poster of A Most Beautiful Thing
A Most Beautiful Thing
Common was
48 in A Most Beautiful Thing
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jun 18 2020
Poster of Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Common was
48 in Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 21 2020
Poster of One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
Common was
48 in One World: Together at Home
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 18 2020
Poster of Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Common was
47 in Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 07 2020
Poster of The Informer
The Informer
Common was
47 in The Informer
as 'Grens'.
Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of The Price of Protest
The Price of Protest
Common was
47 in The Price of Protest
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 18 2019
Poster of The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Common was
47 in The Kitchen
as 'Gary Silvers'.
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Poster of Saint Judy
Saint Judy
Common was
46 in Saint Judy
as 'Benjamin Adebayo'.
Fri, Mar 01 2019
Poster of Here and Now
Here and Now
Common was
46 in Here and Now
as 'Ben'.
Fri, Nov 09 2018
Poster of Hunter Killer
Hunter Killer
Common was
46 in Hunter Killer
as 'RA John Fisk'.
Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
Common was
46 in The Hate U Give
as 'Uncle Carlos'.
Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of All About Nina
All About Nina
Common was
46 in All About Nina
as 'Rafe'.
Fri, Sep 28 2018
Poster of Smallfoot
Smallfoot
Common was
46 in Smallfoot
as 'Stonekeeper (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 20 2018
Poster of Ocean's Eight
Ocean's Eight
Common was
46 in Ocean's Eight
as 'Common'.
Thu, Jun 07 2018
Poster of The Tale
The Tale
Common was
45 in The Tale
as 'Martin'.
Sat, Jan 20 2018
Poster of Love Beats Rhymes
Love Beats Rhymes
Common was
45 in Love Beats Rhymes
as 'Coltrane'.
Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Girls Trip
Girls Trip
Common was
45 in Girls Trip
as 'Common'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of The Words That Built America
The Words That Built America
Common was
45 in The Words That Built America
as 'Reader - Declaration of Independence'.
Tue, Jul 04 2017
Poster of Chamber Check: Evolution of a Fight Scene
Chamber Check: Evolution of a Fight Scene
Common was
45 in Chamber Check: Evolution of a Fight Scene
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 13 2017
Poster of Misdirection: The Real Magic
Misdirection: The Real Magic
Common was
45 in Misdirection: The Real Magic
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jun 13 2017
Poster of Megan Leavey
Megan Leavey
Common was
45 in Megan Leavey
as 'Gunny Martin'.
Fri, Jun 09 2017
Poster of Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Common was
45 in Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 23 2017
Poster of A Happening of Monumental Proportions
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
Common was
45 in A Happening of Monumental Proportions
as 'Daniel'.
Fri, May 05 2017
Poster of Chasing Trane
Chasing Trane
Common was
45 in Chasing Trane
as 'Self - Musician'.
Fri, Apr 14 2017
Poster of John Wick: Chapter 2
John Wick: Chapter 2
Common was
44 in John Wick: Chapter 2
as 'Cassian'.
Wed, Feb 08 2017
Poster of BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Common was
44 in BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
as 'Self - Performer'.
Tue, Nov 15 2016
Poster of Letter to the Free
Letter to the Free
Common was
44 in Letter to the Free
Tue, Nov 01 2016
Poster of Black America Again
Black America Again
Common was
44 in Black America Again
as 'Himself - Street Performer'.
Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Common was
44 in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
Common was
44 in Suicide Squad
as 'Monster T'.
Wed, Aug 03 2016
Poster of Barbershop: The Next Cut
Barbershop: The Next Cut
Common was
44 in Barbershop: The Next Cut
as 'Jabari'.
Fri, Apr 15 2016
Poster of Two Trains Runnin'
Two Trains Runnin'
Common was
44 in Two Trains Runnin'
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Apr 08 2016
Poster of The Wiz Live!
The Wiz Live!
Common was
43 in The Wiz Live!
as 'The Bouncer'.
Thu, Dec 03 2015
Poster of Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
Common was
43 in Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of Being Charlie
Being Charlie
Common was
43 in Being Charlie
as 'Travis'.
Mon, Sep 14 2015
Poster of Unity
Unity
Common was
43 in Unity
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 12 2015
Poster of Entourage
Entourage
Common was
43 in Entourage
as 'Common'.
Wed, Jun 03 2015
Poster of Run All Night
Run All Night
Common was
42 in Run All Night
as 'Mr. Price'.
Wed, Mar 11 2015
Poster of Selma
Selma
Common was
42 in Selma
as 'James Bevel'.
Thu, Dec 25 2014
Poster of Every Secret Thing
Every Secret Thing
Common was
42 in Every Secret Thing
as 'Devlin Hatch'.
Sun, Apr 20 2014
Poster of X/Y
X/Y
Common was
42 in X/Y
as 'Jason'.
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
Common was
41 in Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 21 2013
Poster of Now You See Me
Now You See Me
Common was
41 in Now You See Me
as 'Evans'.
Wed, May 29 2013
Poster of Pawn
Pawn
Common was
41 in Pawn
as 'Jeff Porter'.
Tue, Apr 23 2013
Poster of Movie 43
Movie 43
Common was
40 in Movie 43
as 'Bob Mone (segment "The Pitch")'.
Thu, Jan 24 2013
Poster of LUV
LUV
Common was
40 in LUV
as 'Uncle Vincent'.
Fri, Jan 18 2013
Poster of The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Common was
40 in The Odd Life of Timothy Green
as 'Coach Cal'.
Wed, Aug 15 2012
Poster of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Common was
40 in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 15 2012
Poster of New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve
Common was
39 in New Year's Eve
as 'Soldier'.
Thu, Dec 08 2011
Poster of Happy Feet Two
Happy Feet Two
Common was
39 in Happy Feet Two
as 'Seymour (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 17 2011
Poster of Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Common was
39 in Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Music
Music
Common was
38 in Music
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Just Wright
Just Wright
Common was
38 in Just Wright
as 'Scott McKnight'.
Fri, May 14 2010
Poster of Bouncing Cats
Bouncing Cats
Common was
38 in Bouncing Cats
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Apr 29 2010
Poster of Date Night
Date Night
Common was
38 in Date Night
as 'Collins'.
Thu, Apr 08 2010
Poster of Brave New Voices 2010
Brave New Voices 2010
Common was
37 in Brave New Voices 2010
as 'Himself - Host'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Terminator Salvation
Terminator Salvation
Common was
37 in Terminator Salvation
as 'Barnes'.
Wed, May 20 2009
Poster of Wanted
Wanted
Common was
36 in Wanted
as 'The Gunsmith'.
Thu, Jun 19 2008
Poster of Street Kings
Street Kings
Common was
36 in Street Kings
as 'Coates'.
Thu, Apr 10 2008
Poster of American Gangster
American Gangster
Common was
35 in American Gangster
as 'Turner Lucas'.
Fri, Nov 02 2007
Poster of Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life
Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life
Common was
35 in Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life
as 'Himself'.
Wed, May 16 2007
Poster of Smokin' Aces
Smokin' Aces
Common was
34 in Smokin' Aces
as 'Sir Ivy'.
Sat, Dec 09 2006
Poster of Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Common was
33 in Dave Chappelle's Block Party
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of Letter to the President
Letter to the President
Common was
33 in Letter to the President
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 29 2005
Poster of Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Common was
33 in Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
as 'Airline Employee (segment "All Falls Down"), Self (segment "Two Words")'.
Tue, Mar 22 2005
Poster of Soundz of Spirit
Soundz of Spirit
Common was
32 in Soundz of Spirit
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 08 2005
Poster of The Notorious B.I.G BET Official presents
The Notorious B.I.G BET Official presents
Common was
32 in The Notorious B.I.G BET Official presents
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of 5 Sides of a Coin
5 Sides of a Coin
Common was
32 in 5 Sides of a Coin
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of Beef
Beef
Common was
31 in Beef
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 03 2003
Poster of Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar
Common was
30 in Brown Sugar
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of Pete Rock: Soul Survivor
Pete Rock: Soul Survivor
Common was
26 in Pete Rock: Soul Survivor
as 'Common'.
Tue, Nov 10 1998
Poster of Hate to See You Go
Hate to See You Go
Common will be
52+ in Hate to See You Go
Unreleased
Poster of Seven Friends: George Miller’s Justice League
Seven Friends: George Miller’s Justice League
Common will be
52+ in Seven Friends: George Miller’s Justice League
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

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 Silo
Silo
Common was
51+ in Silo
as 'Robert Sims'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of StoryBots: Answer Time
StoryBots: Answer Time
Common was
50+ in StoryBots: Answer Time
as 'Mr. Wonderful'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 21 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Common was
50+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Common was
49+ in jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 16 2022
Poster of Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
Common was
48+ in Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 2020
Poster of Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Common was
48+ in Home Movie: The Princess Bride
as 'Westley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 29 2020
Poster of Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever
Common was
48+ in Never Have I Ever
as 'Dr. Chris Jackson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Common was
47+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as ', Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Common was
47+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Activate: The Global Citizen Movement
Activate: The Global Citizen Movement
Common was
47+ in Activate: The Global Citizen Movement
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 05 2019
Poster of Shut Up and Dribble
Shut Up and Dribble
Common was
46+ in Shut Up and Dribble
as 'Self - Musician'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 03 2018
Poster of America Divided
America Divided
Common was
44+ in America Divided
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 2016
Poster of Chelsea
Chelsea
Common was
44+ in Chelsea
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 11 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Common was
43+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as ', Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
Common was
43+ in Lip Sync Battle
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Poster of Framework
Framework
Common was
42+ in Framework
as 'Himself - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Common was
41+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Common was
41+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Common was
41+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
Common was
40+ in The Mindy Project
as 'Security Guard'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Hell on Wheels
Hell on Wheels
Common was
39+ in Hell on Wheels
as 'Elam Ferguson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2011
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Common was
37+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Common was
35+ in Keeping Up with the Kardashians
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2007
Poster of I Love the '70s: Volume 2
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
Common was
34+ in I Love the '70s: Volume 2
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 10 2006
Poster of Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
Common was
33+ in Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 28 2005
Poster of Black in the 80s
Black in the 80s
Common was
32+ in Black in the 80s
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of Game Over
Game Over
Common was
31+ in Game Over
as 'Himself (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 10 2004
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Common was
30+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Common was
30+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
Common was
30+ in Chappelle's Show
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2003
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Common was
29+ in Scrubs
as 'Common'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of One on One
One on One
Common was
29+ in One on One
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Common was
28+ in Girlfriends
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of TRL
TRL
Common was
26+ in TRL
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Common was
25+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Chris Rock Show
The Chris Rock Show
Common was
24+ in The Chris Rock Show
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Common was
24+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Common was
21+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Common was
20+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Common was
17+ in The Simpsons
as 'Common (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Common was
16+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
Common was
14+ in American Masters
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986
Poster of MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
Common was
12+ in MTV Video Music Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Common was
9+ in Entertainment Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Common was
3+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975