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Ghostface Killah

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Born and raised in the heart of Staten Island, New York, Ghostface Killah, born Dennis Coles, is a very well-known member of Wu-Tang Clan, the celebrated hip-hop group. Emerging from a childhood filled with poverty, he puts his all into his projects and everything he rhymes about basically stems from what he's seen and what he's been through in his life... See full bio »

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Dennis Coles
in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
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2012 The Man with the Iron Fists (writer: "Shame On A Nigga")
 
2012 Twisted Metal (Video Game) (performer: "The Champ")
 
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
– Episode #1.397 (2011) (writer: "Rock 'N Roll" / performer: "Rock 'N Roll")
 
2009 Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory (TV series)
– Making Moves (2009) (performer: "The Champ")
 
2009 Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (Video Game) (writer: "Chinatown Wars" / performer: "Chinatown Wars")
 
2009/II Precious (writer: "My Good Lovin" / as Dennis David Coles / performer: "My Good Lovin")
 
2008 Lakeview Terrace (writer: "Gravel Pit" / as Dennis Coles)
 
2008 Meet Dave (writer: "Protect Ya Neck" / as Dennis Coles)
 
2008 Grand Theft Auto IV (Video Game) ("We Celebrate")
 
2008 Iron Man (writer: "Slept on Tony with Dirt" / as Dennis Coles / performer: "Slept on Tony with Dirt")
 
2008 Drillbit Taylor (writer: "The Champ" / as Dennis Coles / performer: "The Champ")
 
2008 The Wire (TV series)
– Late Editions (2008) (performer: "Be Easy" / as Ghostface)
 
2008 The Wackness (writer: "Tearz" / as Dennis Coles)
 
2008 First Sunday (writer: "C.R.E.A.M." / as Dennis Coles)
 
2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (writer: "Walk Hard All Star Version" / as Tony Starks / performer: "Walk Hard All Star Version")
 
2007 Bling: A Planet Rock (documentary) (writer: "C.R.E.A.M." / as Dennis Coles)
 
2007 Illegal Tender (writer: "C.R.E.A.M.")
 
2007 Stomp the Yard (writer: "The Champ" / as Dennis Coles / performer: "The Champ")
 
2006 30 Rock (TV series)
– Jack-Tor (2006) (performer: "Muffin Top" - uncredited)
 
2006 Entourage (TV series)
– Aquamom (2006) ("Be Easy")
 
2006 WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 (Video Game) (performer: "The Champ")
 
2005 The Boondocks (TV series)
– Granddad's Fight (2005) (performer: "Guillotinz Swordz")
 
2005/I Hitch (performer: "Ooh Wee")
 
2004 Blade: Trinity (writer: "I Gotta Get Paid" / as Dennis Coles / performer: "I Gotta Get Paid" / as Ghostface Killa)
 
2004 Johnson Family Vacation (writer: "Shoulda Known Betta" / as D. Coles / performer: "Shoulda Known Betta" / as Ghostface)
 
2003 Honey (performer: "Ooh-Wee")
 
2002 8 Mile (writer: "C.R.E.A.M." / as Dennis Coles)
 
2002 Barbershop (writer: "Love Session" / as D. Coles / performer: "Love Session")
 
2000 Next Friday (writer: "Shaolin Worldwide" / as Dennis Coles / writer: / as D. Coles)
 
1999 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai ("Ice-Cream" instrumental mix)
 
1998 Belly (writer: "Windpipe" / as Ghostface / performer: "Windpipe")
 
1996 The Great White Hype (writer: "Who's The Champion" / as Dennis Coles / performer: "Who's The Champion")
 
1996 Sunset Park (writer: "Motherless Child" / as Dennis Coles / performer: "Motherless Child" / as Ghostface Killer)
 
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (writer: "Winter Warz" / as D. Coles / performer: "Winter Warz")
 
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2007-2008 Skunk Fu! (TV series) (performer: title music - 25 episodes)
– The Art of Remembering: Part 1/The Art of Remembering: Part 2 (2008) (performer: title music)
– The Art of No Lung Fu/The Art of Destiny Swapping (2008) (performer: title music)
– The Art of Seeing Blind/The Art of Monkey Love (2008) (performer: title music)
– The Art of Monkeying Around/The Art of Sneaking (2008) (performer: title music)
– The Art of Initiation/The Art of Art (2008) (performer: title music)
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2010 When in Rome
Guggenheim DJ
 
2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Ghostface Killah
 
2007 The Boondocks (TV series)
Ghostface Killah
– Stinkmeaner Strikes Back (2007) … Ghostface Killah (voice)
 
2007 Def Jam: Icon (Video Game)
 
2006-2007 30 Rock (TV series)
Ghostface Killah
– The Source Awards (2007) … Ghostface Killah
– Jack-Tor (2006) … Ghostface Killah
 
2005 The World According to Pretty Toney (TV series)
Pretty Toney
 
2002 Ghostface Killah: Run (video short)
 
1999/I Black and White
Ghostface Killah (as Ghostface)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2006 Rock the Bells (documentary) (sincere thanks - as Ghostface)
 
2003 Coffee and Cigarettes (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (42 titles)
2013 War of Words: Battle Rap in the UK (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2011-2013 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #1.915 (2013) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #1.397 (2011) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
2012 James Hyde Steals the Show (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2011 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.53 (2011) … Himself (as Ghostface)
 
2011 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 March 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Wu-Tang Saga (video documentary)
Ghostface Killah
 
2009 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.42 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Up and Above (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Big Pun: The Legacy (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2008 Miss Rap Supreme (TV series)
Himself - Celebrity Guest
– Episode #1.3 (2008) … Himself - Celebrity Guest
 
2008 The Hip Hop Live Tour (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Ice Cream (2008) … Himself
– Be Easy (2008) … Himself
– Meet Ghostface (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Wu Tang: Revealed (video)
Himself
 
2007 VIP Lounge (TV series)
Himself
– Ghostface Killah (2007) … Himself
– DJ A-Track (2007) … Himself
– Talib Kwalei (2007) … Himself
– Ice Cube (2007) … Himself
– Juvenile (2007) … Himself
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2007 Human Giant (TV series)
Himself
– Mosh Pit! (2007) … Himself
– Mind Explosion (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Rock the Bells (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Ghostface Live (video)
Himself
 
2005 Made (TV series)
Himself
– Nile Is Made Into a Freestyle Emcee (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Letter to the President (video documentary)
Himself - Wu-Tang Clan
 
2005 Method Man Presents: The Strip Game (video documentary)
 
2005 The MC: Why We Do It (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Fade to Black (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Wu-Tang Clan: Disciples of the 36 Chambers, Chapter 2 (video)
Himself
 
2004 Def Jam Fight for NY (Video Game)
Himself (voice)
 
2004 The World According to RZA (video documentary)
 
2004 106 & Park Top 10 Live (TV series)
Himself - Freestyle Friday Judge
– Ghostface Killah and Shyheim in the Building (2004) … Himself - Freestyle Friday Judge
 
2003 Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Hip Hop Babylon 2 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics (video)
Himself (segment "C.R.E.A.M.") (as Wu-Tang Clan)
 
2003 Def Jam Vendetta (Video Game)
Himself (voice)
 
2002 Hunter Dawson (short)
Himself
 
2002 Hype Williams: The Videos, Vol. 1 (video)
Himself (segment "Can It Be All So Simple") (as Wu-Tang Clan)
 
2002 Big Wigs (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 And Ya Don't Stop: Hip Hop's Greatest Videos, Vol. 1 (video)
Himself (segment "C.R.E.A.M.") (as Wu-Tang Clan)
 
2000 Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style (Video Game)
Himself (voice)
 
1998 Pete Rock: Soul Survivor (video short)
Himself
 
1998 Wu-Tang (video)
Himself
 
1995 Rap Sheet's Free Expression in the '90s (TV movie)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Album, "Supreme Clientele," Razor Sharp/Epic/SME Records EK 69325, 2000. See more »

Alternate Names:

Wu-Tang Clan | Dennis Coles | Ghostface

Height:

6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

We ain't tryin' to hop in, hop out real quick, know what I'm sayin'? We out for the gusto and we gonna keep it raw. See more »

Trivia:

He was heavily involved in the album of friend and fellow wu member Raekwon "Only Built for Cuban Linx". The album is considered a classic of mafioso rap. See more »

Trademark:

Signs 'One Love' on his autographs See more »

Nickname:

Ironman See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus