André 3000
Known for Acting
André Benjamin, also known as André 3000, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. As an actor, his role as Jimi Hendrix in Jimi: All is by my Side (2013) got him an Independent Spirit Awards nomination for Best Lead Actor. He has made appearances in a number of TV series and films, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, and Four Brothers.
Filmography
Four Brothers
2005
as Jeremiah "Jerry" Mercer
Charlotte's Web
2006
as Elwyn the Crow (voice)
Revolver
2005
as Avi
Be Cool
2005
as Dabu
Hollywood Homicide
2003
as Silk Brown
High Life
2018
as Tcherny
Semi-Pro
2008
as Clarence
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
2006
as Self
White Noise
2022
as Elliot Lasher
Showing Up
2023
as Eric
Battle in Seattle
2007
as Django
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025
as Self
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Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]
2003
as Kim Kyung-soo
Idlewild
2006
as Percival
Idlewild
2006
Producer
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025
as Self
Jimi: All Is by My Side
2013
as Jimi Hendrix
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Be Cool, Very Cool
2005
as Self
Golden
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