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Prince

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1.0 Popularity Jun 07, 1958 (57 years old) Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer, filmmaker and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and ...

Biography

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer, filmmaker and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists, "the most influential artists of the rock & roll era".

Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. at the age of 18, and released his debut album For You in 1978. His 1979 album Prince went platinum, and his next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as the Revolution and released Purple Rain, the soundtrack album to his eponymous 1984 film debut. It quickly became his most critically and commercially successful release, spending 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 and selling over 20 million units worldwide. After releasing the albums Around the World in a Day (1985) and Parade (1986), The Revolution disbanded, and Prince released the double album Sign o' the Times (1987) as a solo artist. He released three more solo albums before debuting the New Power Generation band in 1991.

In 1993, while in a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., he changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol also known as the "Love Symbol", and began releasing new albums at a faster pace to remove himself from contractual obligations. He released five records between 1994 and 1996 before signing with Arista Records in 1998. In 2000, he began referring to himself as "Prince" again. He released 16 albums after that, including the platinum-selling Musicology (2004). His final album, Hit n Run Phase Two, was first released on the Tidal streaming service on December 12, 2015. Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57.

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Filmography 128

2025
Hodgepodge Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2025
Purple Rain (ATMOS) Movie

as Himself

2024
Prince and His Songs at the BBC Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2024
The Greatest Night in Pop Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2023
Prince: My Name Is Movie

as Self

2022
TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2022
George Michael: Freedom Uncut Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2020
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2019
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Movie

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

2019
The Minnesota Sound Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2019
The Minneapolis Sound Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2018
Prince: Sexy Mother F***** Movie

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

2017
The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2017
Prince: Purple Reign Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2016

Photos 2

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday June 07, 1958 (57 years old)
Died April 21, 2016
Place of Birth Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Also Known As Prince Rogers Nelson, Paisley Park, The Artist and 11 more
Years Active 1952 - 2025
Popularity 1.0
Career Stats
128 Total Credits
85 Movie Roles
19 TV Roles
2 Photos