Usher
Acting Born Oct 14, 1978 Dallas, Texas, USA 134 credits
Biography
Usher is an American actor. He was born on October 14, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. Usher began his acting career, with one known credit being the film Killers. His father is Usher Raymond III and his mother is Jonetta Patton. Usher is also known for his work as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. He rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which included his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice and Slow".
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Career overview
Usher is an American actor who has been active in the entertainment industry. He began his acting career, with credits in various films and television shows. Usher's acting credits include a role in the 2003 film Killers. He has appeared in a total of 121 acting credits.
Usher's acting career has spanned multiple roles in various projects. He has worked in the film and television industry, with a focus on acting. Usher's acting credits demonstrate his versatility as an actor. He has appeared in a range of roles, showcasing his ability to adapt to different characters and storylines.
Usher's acting career has been marked by his involvement in numerous projects. He has worked with various directors and actors, further expanding his experience in the industry. Usher's acting credits continue to grow, with new projects and roles emerging.
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The Roast of Kevin HartChristina Grimmie: Her Voice and Legacy A Decade Later
Where's Usher?TMZ Presents: The Downfall of DiddyUSHER: Rendezvous in ParisUSHER: Rendezvous in Paris · ProducerUSHER: Rendezvous in Paris · Music
Thriller 40Chris Rock: Road To Live SpecialSoul of a Nation Presents: Black in VegasSoul of a Nation Presents: A Conversation With Usher
The Jennifer Hudson ShowThe Kardashians2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony25 Years 'My Way'25 Years 'My Way' · Music
This Is PopBad HairSesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
DAVEHistory 101One World: Together at HomeJustin Bieber: SeasonsDavid Blaine: The Magic Way
The Kelly Clarkson ShowTamron HallHustlersSonglandActivate: The Global Citizen Movement
Incredibles 2BurdenWhat We StartedQ85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy JonesGuilty until Proven Guilty
Drop the MicChris Brown: Welcome to My LifePeople You May Know
The $100,000 PyramidMartha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner PartyPopstar: Never Stop Never StoppingHands of StoneBET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe 10 Faces of Michael JacksonSinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLast Week Tonight with John OliverMuppets Most WantedMichael Jackson - The Final DaysiHeartRadio Music Festival
Scary Movie 5Justin Bieber's BelieveJustin Bieber's Believe · Producer
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love YouSingin' in the Rain: Raining on a New GenerationRomeo Santos: The King Stays King – Live at Madison Square GardenUsher: iTunes Festival 2012Usher - Amex Unstaged
The VoiceOK! TVJustin Bieber: Never Say NeverJustin Bieber: Never Say Never · ProducerNothing But The Beat
BBC Radio 1's Live LoungeKillersWhen I Was 17
Live from Studio FiveMichael Jackson MemorialWe Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
The Graham Norton Show
The X FactorIn The MixOne Night One Star: Usher LiveUsher: UnauthorizedRhythm City Volume One: Caught Up
The X FactorOn Air with Ryan SeacrestGenius. A Night for Ray Charles
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowPunk'd
American DreamsThe Twilight ZoneUsher: Evolution 8701
The Saturday ShowBET AwardsMTV Icon: Janet JacksonTexas RangersMichael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
106 & ParkSoul FoodGeppetto
She's All ThatLight It Up
TRLThe FacultyThe Famous Jett Jackson
The ViewThe Chris Rock Show
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchMoesha7th HeavenPromised Land
Victoria's Secret Fashion ShowThe Parent 'HoodMADtv
All That
Full Filmography
134 titles- The Roast of Kevin Hart (2026) as Self - Roaster
- Christina Grimmie: Her Voice and Legacy A Decade Later (2026) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Where's Usher? (2024) as Self
- TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- USHER: Rendezvous in Paris (2024) as Self
- USHER: Rendezvous in Paris (2024) Producer
- USHER: Rendezvous in Paris (2024) Music
- Thriller 40 (2023) as Self
- Chris Rock: Road To Live Special (2023) as Self
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023) as Self
- Soul of a Nation Presents: A Conversation With Usher (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- The Kardashians (2022) as Self
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self
- 25 Years 'My Way' (2022) as Self
- 25 Years 'My Way' (2022) Music
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Bad Hair (2021) as Germane D.
- Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days (2021) as Self - Guest
- DAVE (2020) as Usher
- History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- One World: Together at Home (2020) as Self
- Justin Bieber: Seasons (2020) as Self
- David Blaine: The Magic Way (2020) as Self
- Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert (2020) as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort (2020) as Self - Performer
- Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Hustlers (2019) as Himself
- Songland (2019) as Self
- Activate: The Global Citizen Movement (2019) as Self
- Incredibles 2 (2018) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Burden (2018) as Clarence Brooks
- What We Started (2018) as Self
- Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones (2018) as Self
- Guilty until Proven Guilty (2018)
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self
- Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life (2017) as Self
- People You May Know (2017) as Usher
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (2016) as Self
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) as Usher
- Hands of Stone (2016) as Sugar Ray Leonard
- BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016) as Self - Performer
- Usher: BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self
- Muppets Most Wanted (2014) as The Usher
- Michael Jackson - The Final Days (2014) as self
- iHeartRadio Music Festival (2014) as Self
- Scary Movie 5 (2013) as Ira the Janitor
- Justin Bieber's Believe (2013) as Self
- Justin Bieber's Believe (2013) Producer
- Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You (2012) as Self
- Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation (2012) as Self
- Romeo Santos: The King Stays King – Live at Madison Square Garden (2012) as Self
- Usher: iTunes Festival 2012 (2012) as Self
- Usher - Amex Unstaged (2012)
- The Voice (2011) as Self - Coach
- OK! TV (2011)
- Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011) as Self
- Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011) Producer
- Nothing But The Beat (2011) as Self
- Usher - OMG Tour (Live from London) (2011) as Self
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010) as Self
- Killers (2010) as Kevin the Manager
- When I Was 17 (2010) as Self
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) as Self
- We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- The X Factor (2005) as Self
- In The Mix (2005) as Darrell Williams
- One Night One Star: Usher Live (2005) as Self
- Usher: Unauthorized (2005) as Usher Raymond
- Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up (2005) as Self
- Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up (2005) Director
- Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up (2005) Music
- Usher - Behind the Truth Live from Atlanta (2005)
- Usher The Truth Tour 2004 (2005) as Self
- Usher The Truth Tour 2004 (2005) Executive Producer
- The X Factor (2004) as Self - Special Guest
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- Genius. A Night for Ray Charles (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003) as Self
- Top of the Pops Saturday (2003) as Self
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- American Dreams (2002) as Marvin Gaye
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Eric Boggs
- Usher: Evolution 8701 (2002) as Self
- The Saturday Show (2001) as Self
- BET Awards (2001) as Self - Honoree
- MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001) as Self
- Texas Rangers (2001) as Randolph Douglas Scipio
- Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001) as Self
- 106 & Park (2000)
- Soul Food (2000) as Cameron Marks
- Geppetto (2000) as Ring Leader
- She's All That (1999) as Campus D.J.
- Light It Up (1999) as Lester Dewitt
- TRL (1998)
- The Faculty (1998) as Gabe Santora
- The Famous Jett Jackson (1998)
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Chris Rock Show (1997) as Self
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Love Doctor
- Moesha (1996) as Jeremy Davis
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Will
- Promised Land (1996)
- Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (1995) as Self
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- All That (1994) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self - Performer
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Usher - The Truth Tour: Behind the Truth as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Usher best known for?
Usher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Roast of Kevin Hart (2026), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), The Kardashians (2022), DAVE (2020).
When and where was Usher born?
Usher was born on October 14, 1978 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Usher have?
Usher has accumulated over 134 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Usher's background in cinema and television?
Usher is an American actor. He was born on October 14, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. Usher began his acting career, with one known credit being the film Killers. His father is Usher Raymond III and his mother is Jonetta Patton. Usher is also known for his work as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. He rose to fame in the late ...