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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
all 106
Movies 84
self 58
TV Shows 22
Director 4
Producer 1
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event (2023)
TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets (2022)
They All Came Out to Montreux (2022)
George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022)
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert (2020)
Prince: The Peach and Black Times (2019)
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019)
The Minnesota Sound (2019)
The Last 24 hours: Prince (2019)
Prince: Sexy Mother F***** (2018)
The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave (2017)
Prince: Purple Reign (2017)
Night Flight: Born Again (2016)
Prince: Piano and a Microphone Tour (2016)
Mavis! (2015)
Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business (2014)
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 3) (2013)
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 2) (2013)
Prince - 3 Nights, 3 Shows (2013)
Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 1) (2013)
Prince: A Purple Reign (2011)
New Girl (2011)
Prince: Budapest (2011)
Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum (2011)
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York (2010)
Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson (2009)
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show) (2009)
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show) (2009)
Prince: Montreux Like Jazz (2009)
Prince: Club Nokia (2009)
Prince: 21 Nights in London (2008)
Prince - The Glory Years (2008)
100 Greatest Songs of the '80s (2006)
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005)
Prince: The Reign Of The Prince Of Ages (2005)
Prince: The Art of Musicology (2004)
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles) (2004)
Prince - Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas (2003)
American Idol (2002)
Prince: Rave un2 the Year 2000 (2000)
Prince: Beautiful Strange (1998)
State of Fear (1997)
Dancing in the Street: a Rock and Roll History (1996)
Girl 6 (1996)
Muppets Tonight (1996)
Prince: Love 4 One Another (1996)
Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995)
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor (1994)
Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold (1994)
Prince: The Beautiful Experience (1994)
The Joffrey Ballet: Billboards - Music By Prince (1994)
3 Chains o' Gold (1994)
Prince: The Hits Collection (1993)
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
Prince: The Undertaker (1993)
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine (1992)
Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I (1992)
Malcolm X (1992)
Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection (1992)
Prince: Unauthorized (1992)
Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF (1992)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Prince & The New Power Generation - Live at Glam Slam - January 11, 1992 (1992)
Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off (1991)
Graffiti Bridge (1990)
Prince in Tokyo '90 Nude Tour (1990)
Prince in Japan '90 (1990)
Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990 (1990)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989)
Batman (1989)
Batdance (1989)
The Arsenio Hall Show (1989)
Prince: Musical Portrait (1989)
Prince: Lovesexy Live (1988)
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 (1987)
Prince: Sign O' the Times (1987)
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium (1987)
Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm (1986)
Under the Cherry Moon (1986)
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE (1986)
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600 (1986)
Prince and the Revolution: Live (1985)
Prince and the Revolution: Live at the Omni, Atlanta (1985)
MTV Video Music Awards (1984)
Purple Rain (1984)
Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain (1983)
Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming (1983)
Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12/29/82 (1982)
Prince: Capitol Theatre (1982)
Champs-Elysées (1982)
Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81 (1981)
Night Flight (1981)
Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81 (1981)
Solid Gold (1980)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
The Midnight Special (1972)
Soul Train (1971)
Top of the Pops (1964)
The Grammy Awards (1959)
The Oscars (1953)
Today (1952)
Prince & The New Power Generation Live At Glam Slam
Prince - Rock in Rio
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1958-06-07
Deathday2016-04-21 (57 years old)
Birth NamePrince Rogers Nelson
Birth PlaceMinneapolis, United States of America
ReligionJehovah's Witnesses
Height1.6-meter
RelationshipsManuela Testolini (2001-12-01 - 2006-05-01), Mayte Garcia (1996-02-14 - 2000-05-01)
ChildrenAmiir Gregory Nelson
FatherJohn L. Nelson
MotherMattie Shaw
SiblingsTyka Nelson
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesChanhassen · Minneapolis, United States of America
Also Known AsPrince Rogers Nelson, Paisley Park, The Artist, The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, Alexander Nevermind, Camille, Christopher Tracy, Jamie Starr, Joey Coco, Love Symbol, Madhouse, The Starr Company, Prince Nelson, TAFKAP
AwardsGolden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Award, Grammy Awards, Academy Award for Best Original Song Score, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, honorary doctorate, Webby Lifetime Achievement Award
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