Drake
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 24, 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 1959–2025 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 82 credits in database
Biography
Drake is a Canadian actor. He gained recognition by starring in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. His role in this series is his most notable acting credit. He was a part of the show from 2001 to 2008. Drake's acting career predates his music career, with his work in Degrassi: The Next Generation preceding his entry into the music industry. He is also known by other names, including Aubrey Graham and Drizzy Champagne Papi. Drake has a total of 76 acting credits, although the specifics of each role are not mentioned in the provided information.
Career overview
Drake began his acting career by starring in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He played a significant role in the show, which aired from 2001 to 2008. This early exposure helped establish him as a talented young actor.
Drake's acting credits are extensive, with a total of 76 known credits. However, specific details about his acting roles and the nature of his work beyond Degrassi: The Next Generation are not provided in the available sources.
Drake's acting career serves as a precursor to his successful music career, which began in 2006 with the release of his debut mixtape Room for Improvement. His subsequent mixtapes, including Comeback Season and So Far Gone, laid the groundwork for his eventual signing with Young Money Entertainment.
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Full Filmography
82 titles- In Whose Name? (2025) as Self
- Magic City: An American Fantasy (2025) Executive Producer
- Serious People (2025) as Drake
- $$$ Film (2025) as Self (voice)
- Degrassi: Whatever It Takes (2025) as Self
- Chiefsaholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing (2024) Executive Producer
- A Brief History of the Future (2024) Executive Producer
- Black Note (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The French Montana Story: For Khadija (2023) as Self
- The French Montana Story: For Khadija (2023) Executive Producer
- Black Ice (2023) Executive Producer
- Amsterdam (2022) Executive Producer
- Amsterdam (2022) Songs
- The Evolution of Black British Music (2022) as Self
- Post Malone: Runaway (2022) as Self
- Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby (2022) as Self
- The Melt Goes on Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons (2022) Executive Producer
- Adele One Night Only (2021) as Self
- Travis Scott: Live at the Mountain (2021) as Self
- Kanye with Special Guest Drake: Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert (2021) as Self
- DAVE (2020) as Drake
- Spree (2020) Executive Producer
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020) as Self
- Euphoria (2019) Executive Producer
- Top Boy (2019) Executive Producer
- Ready for War (2019) Executive Producer
- Drake: Rewriting the Rules (2019)
- The Shop (2018) as Self
- The Carter Effect (2017) as Self
- The Carter Effect (2017) Executive Producer
- The Egos (2016) as Drake
- David Blaine: Beyond Magic (2016) as Self
- Please Forgive Me (2016)
- Please Forgive Me (2016) Writer
- J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming (2016) as Self
- Jungle (2015) as Shaky Warrior
- The Game: The Documentary 2 (2015) as Self
- Think Like a Man Too (2014) as Self
- BEYONCÉ (2014) as Self
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) as Soul Brother
- Nicki Minaj: Pink Planet (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- 30 Days in May (2013) as Self
- Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) as Ethan (voice)
- Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) Songs
- Galaxy Donuts (2012) Thanks
- Grimey (2012) as Raheem
- The Re-Up (2012) as Self
- Breakaway (2011) as Drake
- Playtime Is Over (2011) as Self
- Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition (2011) as Self
- The Wonder Year (2011) as Himself
- The Spark (2010) as Himself
- Drake: Better Than Good Enough (2010) as Self
- Drake: Better Than Good Enough (2010) Writer
- Drake: Live From Radio City Music Hall (2010) as Self
- Being Erica (2009)
- The Carter (2009)
- Charlie Bartlett (2008) as A/V Jones
- More than a Game (2008) Songs
- Degrassi Spring Break Movie (2008) as Jimmy Brooks
- Mookie's Law (2008)
- Us & Them (2008) as Aubrey
- Degrassi of the Dead (2007) as Jimmy Brooks
- Degrassi: Minis (2006) as Jimmy Brooks
- Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi (2005) as Jimmy Brooks
- Instant Star (2004)
- Degrassi Unscripted (2004)
- Best Friend's Date (2004)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Mean Tweets (uncredited)
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Conviction (2002) as Fish
- Degrassi (2001) as Jimmy Brooks
- Soul Food (2000) as Fredrick
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host & Musical Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Neuromancer Executive Producer
- Spiral Executive Producer
- Bluegrass Kingdom: The Gospel of Kentucky Basketball as Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Drake best known for?
Drake is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In Whose Name? (2025), Chiefsaholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing (2024), The French Montana Story: For Khadija (2023), The French Montana Story: For Khadija (2023).
When and where was Drake born?
Drake was born on October 24, 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Drake have?
Drake has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Drake's background in cinema and television?
Drake is a Canadian actor. He gained recognition by starring in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. His role in this series is his most notable acting credit. He was a part of the show from 2001 to 2008. Drake's acting career predates his music career, with his work in Degrassi: The Next Generation...
Drake by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self — aged about 26
- Degrassi: Minis (2006) as Jimmy Brooks — aged about 19
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 27
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 12
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 2
- Degrassi (2001) as Jimmy Brooks — aged about 14
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