Dr. Dre
Biography
Andre Romelle Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American actor, rapper, record producer, record executive, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Born on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California, United States, he is credited under names including Andre Young, Andre Romelle Young, and N.W.A. His personal information and filmography are cataloged on The Movie Database, where he has a total of 79 known credits in the acting category.
Career overview
Andre Romelle Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and actor. Born on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California, United States, he is the founder and current chief executive officer of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics.
Within the database, he is recognized under several names, including Andre Young, Andre Romelle Young, and N.W.A. His professional involvement spans across movies and television shows, contributing to a total of seventy-nine known credits in the acting category.
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Full Filmography
88 titles- Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Stans (2025) as Self
- FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) as Self
- N.W.A.: Not Without Alonzo (2025)
- The Pop Out: Ken & Friends (2024) as Self
- Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony (2024) as Self
- Diddy: Summit to Plummet (2024) as Self (archive)
- Missionary (2024) as Dr. Dre
- Missionary (2024) Writer
- Missionary (2024) Executive Producer
- Dear Mama (2023) as Self
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self - Presenter / Performer
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The DOC (2022)
- THE SHOW: California Love (2022) as Self
- BODR (Bacc On Death Row) (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) as Self
- Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021) as Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)
- Beats Music Presents: It Was A Good Day, The Live 90s Hip Hop Playlist (2021)
- Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie and Tupac (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- David Blaine: The Magic Way (2020) as Self
- Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story (2020) as Narrator
- Eminem: A Shady Story (2019) as Self
- Quincy (2018) as Self
- Eminem The Man Behind The Music (2018) as Self
- The Defiant Ones (2017) as Self
- NWA & Eazy-E: The Kings of Compton (2016)
- Straight Outta Compton (2015) Producer
- Unity (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- The Game: The Documentary 2 (2015) as Self
- Not Afraid: The Shady Records Story (2015) as Self
- Beats - The Life Story of Dr. Dre (2014) as self
- Vanilla Ice Archive (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012) as Self
- Reincarnated (2012) as Self
- Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) as Self
- Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry (2012) as Self
- DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- The Robbery (2009) as Self
- The Robbery (2009) Director
- Married to the Game: The Real Inside Story of Death Row (2009) as Self
- The Game: One Blood (2008) as Self
- War (2007) Additional Music
- Mixtape, Inc. (2007)
- Beef IV (2007) as Self
- George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Game: The Documentary (2005) as Self
- The Game: The Documentary (2005) Executive Producer
- Ice Cube: The Making of a Don (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) as Dr. Dre
- Tupac: Resurrection (2003) as Self
- Beef (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- 50 Cent | The New Breed (2003) as Self
- 50 Cent | The New Breed (2003) Executive Producer
- It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self
- Ultimate Albums (2002) as Self
- Eminem: All Access Europe (2002) as Self
- Training Day (2001) as Paul
- The Wash (2001) as Sean
- The Wash (2001) Executive Producer
- Paperboys (2001) Songs
- Welcome to Death Row (2001) as Self - Former Death Row Artist / Producer (archive footage)
- Xzibit | Restless Xposed (2001) as Self
- The Up in Smoke Tour (2000) as Self
- The Up in Smoke Tour (2000) Writer
- Death Row Uncut (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- Straight from the Streets (2000) as Self
- Whiteboyz (1999) as Don Flip Crew #1
- The Chris Rock Show (1997)
- Rhyme & Reason (1997) as Self
- Set It Off (1996) as Black Sam
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Murder Was the Case (1995) Director
- Murder Was the Case (1995) Executive Producer
- Murder Was the Case (1995) Writer
- Murder Was the Case (1995) Original Music Composer
- The Show (1995) as Self
- N.W.A. - EfiL4zaggiN (1992) as Self
- Seriously... Phil Collins (1990) as Self
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- A Portrait of an Artist: The Making of 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' as Self
- Distorted Memory Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dr. Dre best known for?
Dr. Dre is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stans (2025), Straight Outta Compton (2015), War (2007), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003).
When and where was Dr. Dre born?
Dr. Dre was born on February 18, 1965 in Compton, California, USA.
How many credits does Dr. Dre have?
Dr. Dre has accumulated over 88 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Dr. Dre's background in cinema and television?
Andre Romelle Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American actor, rapper, record producer, record executive, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Born on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California, United States, he is credited under names includ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 5
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 19
- Training Day (2001) as Paul — aged about 36
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self — aged about 38
- Set It Off (1996) as Black Sam — aged about 31
- Stans (2025) as Self — aged about 60
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