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Born Rupaul Andre Charles on November 17 1960, he grew up in San Diego, learning fashion tips from his mother and three sisters. After some time living in Atlanta doing odd jobs such as a used-car salesman, RuPaul moved to New York by the early '90s. He had begun performing in local Manhattan clubs and became a popular attraction through his various flamboyant acts on stage... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2012-2013 RuPaul's Drag Race (TV series)
Reunited! (2013) (writer: "Champion", "Glamazon", "Peanut Butter", "Superstar", "Responsitrannity", "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Can I Get an Amen", "Feel Like Dancing", "The Beginning" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "Champion", "Glamazon", "Peanut Butter", "Superstar", "Responsitrannity", "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Can I Get an Amen", "Feel Like Dancing", "The Beginning")
Countdown to the Crown (2013) (writer: "Runway Girl" / writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "Get Your Rebel On", "The Beginning" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "Get Your Rebel On", "The Beginning", "Runway Girl")
The Final Three, Hunty (2013) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "I Bring the Beat", "Live Forever", "The Beginning" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "I Bring the Beat", "Live Forever", "The Beginning")
Sugar Ball (2013) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "I Bring the Beat", "The Beginning" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "I Bring the Beat", "The Beginning")
Super Troopers (2013) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "I Bring the Beat", "The Beginning" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "I Bring the Beat", "The Beginning")
 
2013 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (TV series)
Sugar Ball (2013) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
RuPaul Roast (2013) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
Can I Get an Amen? (2013) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
Snatch Game (2013) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black? (2013) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
 
2012 RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race (TV series)
The Grand Finale (2012) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
Dynamic Drag Duos (2012) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
All Star Girl Groups (2012) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity", "Glamazon", "Cover Girl Put the Bass in Your Walk", "Jealous of My Boogie" / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
Queens Behaving Badly (2012) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
It Takes Two (2012) (writer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "RuPaul's Drag Race Theme", "Sexy Drag Queen", "Responsitrannity")
 
2012 Sarah G Live (TV series)
Enchong Dee/Richard Reynoso/Chad Borja/Vina Morales (2012) (writer: "Supermodel You Better Work")
 
2009 Being Erica (TV series)
Shhh... Don't Tell (2009) (writer: "Supermodel You Better Work" / performer: "Supermodel You Better Work")
 
2009 Sorority Row (writer: "Jealous of My Boogie" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "Jealous of My Boogie")
 
2008 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
Karaoke Classics (2008) (performer: "Don't Go Breaking My Heart")
 
2006 Disaster! (performer: "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous")
 
2006 Bachelor Party Vegas (video) (performer: "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous")
 
2006 Zombie Prom (short) (performer: "Jonny Don't Go To the Nuclear Plant - End Credits")
 
2005 Beauty Shop (writer: "Supermodel" 2000 / as Rupaul Charles)
 
2003 Die Lugners (TV series)
Episode #1.1 (2003) (performer: "Supermodel You Better Work" - uncredited)
 
2003 The Lizzie McGuire Movie (writer: "Supermodel" / as Ru Paul Andre Charles)
 
2003 Party Monster (writer: "Supermodel" / performer: "Supermodel")
 
2000 Living It Up (performer: "Dont Go Breaking My Heart")
 
1999 But I'm a Cheerleader (writer: "Party Train" / as RuPaul Charles / performer: "Party Train")
 
1995 The Brady Bunch Movie (performer: "Supermodel You Better Work" / "Supermodel You Better Work" / as RuPaul Charles)
 
1995 Wigstock: The Movie (documentary) ("Free To Be", "House of Love")
 
1993-1994 Beavis and Butt-Head (TV series)
Beavis and Butt-head vs. the Vending Machine (1994) (performer: "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart")
Balloon (1993) (performer: "Supermodel")
 
1994 The Brit Awards 1994 (TV movie) (performer: "Don't Go Breaking My Heart")
 
1993 Addams Family Values (performer: "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get")
 
Show ShowActor (45 titles)
2013 Happy Endings (TV series)
KrisJahn
The Incident (2013) … KrisJahn (as RuPaul Charles)
 
2010 Ugly Betty (TV series)
Rudolph
Chica and the Man (2010) … Rudolph (as RuPaul Charles)
 
2009/I Seeds (short)
James
 
2009 Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (TV series)
Tyler
House of Race Cards (2009) … Tyler (voice)
 
2008 How We Got Over
Marquis de Saint (voice)
 
2007 Starrbooty
Starrbooty/Cupcake
 
2006 Zombie Prom (short)
Ms. Strict
 
2006 Whitepaddy
Radio Kissin'
 
2004 Skin Walker (as RuPaul Charles)
 
2003 Essential Music Videos: Hits of the '80s (video short)
Dancer (segment "Love Shack")
 
2002 The Groovenians (TV short)
Champagne courvoisier (voice)
 
2002 Son of the Beach (TV series)
Heinous Anus
The Gay Team (2002) … Heinous Anus (as RuPaul Charles)
 
2002 Arrested Soul (video short)
Don Williams (as RuPaul Charles)
 
2001 Port Charles (TV series)
Madame Alicia
 
2001 Popular (TV series)
Sweet Honey Chile
Promblems (2001) … Sweet Honey Chile
 
2001 V.I.P. (TV series)
Pepe Dutille
Val in Space (2001) … Pepe Dutille (as RuPaul Charles)
 
2000 Shock Video 2001: A Sex Odyssey (TV movie)
Narrator
 
2000 The Truth About Jane (TV movie)
Jimmy (as RuPaul Charles)
 
2000 Any Day Now (TV series)
Jerry / Sheri Walters
Who Abandoned Who? (2000) … Jerry/Sheri Walters
 
2000 For the Love of May (short)
Jimbo (as RuPaul Charles)
 
1999 Time of Your Life (TV series)
William Landford, Choreographer
The Time She Came to New York (1999) … William Landford, Choreographer (as RuPaul Charles)
 
1999 But I'm a Cheerleader
Mike (as RuPaul Charles)
 
1999 Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (short)
Daryl.com (as RuPaul Charles)
 
1999 Edtv
RuPaul
 
1999 Veronica's Closet (TV series)
Brett
Veronica Plays House (1999) … Brett
 
1998 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
Bob
Royal Heist (1998) … Bob
 
1998 Hercules (TV series)
Rock Guardian
Hercules and the Girdle of Hippolyte (1998) … Rock Guardian (voice)
 
1998 An Unexpected Life (TV movie)
Charles
 
1998 Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)
The Witch Judge
 
1996-1998 Nash Bridges (TV series)
Simon Dubois / Simone Dubois
Cuda Grace (1998) … Simon Dubois
Javelin Catcher (1996) … Simone Dubois
 
1997 Shantay (short)
Shantay
 
1996 A Very Brady Sequel
Ms. Cummings
 
1996 Vor Transsexuellen wird gewarnt (TV movie)
 
1996 Red Ribbon Blues
Duke
 
1995 In the House (TV series)
Kevin
Boyz II Men II Women (1995) … Kevin
 
1995 A Mother's Prayer (TV movie)
Deacon "Dede"
 
1995 Sister, Sister (TV series)
Marje
Put to the Test (1995) … Marje
 
1995 Blue in the Face
Dancer
 
1994 Crooklyn
Bodega Woman
 
1993 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Danielle
Charles Barkley/Nirvana (1993) … Danielle (uncredited)
 
1992 Inferno! (TV movie)
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2010-2012 RuPaul's Drag Race (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
RuPocalypse Now! (2012) (executive producer - as RuPaul Charles)
Face, Face, Face of Cakes (2011) (executive producer)
QNN News (2011) (executive producer)
Gone with the Window (2010) (executive producer)
 
2010 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (TV series) (executive producer - 5 episodes)
Here Comes the Bride (2010) (executive producer)
The Snatch Game (2010) (executive producer)
Country Queens (2010) (executive producer)
Starrbootylicious (2010) (executive producer)
Gone with the Window (2010) (executive producer)
 
2007 Starrbooty (producer - as R.A. Charles)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2006 Lucas Encounters: The Heat of the Moment (video) (segment "Therapist Session")
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2004 The Biggest Loser (TV series) (composer: theme music - 1 episode)
Episode #1.1 (composer: theme music)
 
Show ShowSelf (63 titles)
2009-2013 RuPaul's Drag Race (TV series)
Himself - Host / Judge / Himself / …
Reunited! (2013) … Himself - Host
Countdown to the Crown (2013) … Himself - Host/Judge
The Final Three, Hunty (2013) … Himself - Host/Judge
Sugar Ball (2013) … Himself - Host/Judge
Super Troopers (2013) … Himself - Host/Judge
 
2013 In Bed with Joan (TV series)
Himself - Guest
RuPaul (2013) … Himself - Guest
 
2010-2013 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (TV series)
Himself - Host / Judge
Sugar Ball (2013) … Himself - Host/Judge
Super Troopers (2013) … Himself - Host/Judge
Drama Queens (2013) … Himself - Host/Judge
Scent of a Drag Queen (2013) … Himself - Host
RuPaul Roast (2013) … Himself - Host
 
2013 RuPaul's New Hire (short)
Himself
 
2012 RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race (TV series)
Himself - Host / Judge
The Grand Finale (2012) … Himself - Host/Judge
Dynamic Drag Duos (2012) … Himself - Host/Judge
All Star Girl Groups (2012) … Himself - Host/Judge
Queens Behaving Badly (2012) … Himself - Host/Judge
RuPaul's Gaff-In (2012) … Himself - Host/Judge
 
2012 Watch What Happens: Live (TV series)
Himself - Guest
RuPaul & Vanessa Williams (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2010-2012 RuPaul's Drag U (TV series)
Himself - Host
Time to Grow Up (2012) … Himself - Host
Dangerous Curves (2012) … Himself - Host
From Boxers to Knockouts (2012) … Himself - Host
Revenge of the Nerds (2012) … Himself - Host
Ex-Beauty Queens (2012) … Himself - Host
 
2012 2012 New Now Next Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011-2012 The Soup (TV series)
Himself
Episode #9.7 (2012) … Himself (uncredited)
Episode #9.5 (2012) … Himself
The Soup Awards (2011) … Himself
 
2012 The Rosie Show (TV series)
Himself
Ru Paul & the Commodores (2012) … Himself
 
2011 Fashion News Live (TV series)
Himself
Episode #9.8 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 2010 New Now Next Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Himself
Episode #4.109 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 12 March 2010 (2010) … Himself
Episode dated 22 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 23 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Tori & Dean: Inn Love (TV series)
Himself
Stellapalooza (2009) … Himself
Here Come the Grooms (2009) … Himself
Got Mommywood? (2009) … Himself
Birthday, Bike Blues (2009) … Himself
The End of Track Days (2009) … Himself
 
2009 New Now Next Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2009 The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 6 March 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The View (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 March 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2008 Project Runway (TV series)
Himself - Guest Judge
Good Queen Fun (2008) … Himself - Guest Judge
 
2008 Paula's Party (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 16 August 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Howard Stern on Demand (TV series)
Himself
RuPaul (2007) … Himself
 
2006 The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons' (video documentary)
RuPaul
 
2005 The Evolution Will Be Televised (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Disco: Spinning the Story (video documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Dangerous Liaisons (video)
Himself - Non-sexual Role
 
2001-2005 In the Life (TV series documentary)
Himself / Himself - Host
American Gender (2005) … Himself - Host
Taking the Lead (2002) … Himself
 
2004 The Graham Norton Effect (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.4 (2004) … Himself
 
1998-2002 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 1 November 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 31 October 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 30 October 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 29 October 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 28 October 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Sylvester: Mighty Real (documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 Heroes of Black Comedy (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Weakest Link (TV series)
Himself
Television Hosts (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Bravo Profiles (TV series documentary)
Himself
RuPaul (2001) … Himself
 
2000 100 Greatest Dance Songs of Rock & Roll (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2000 The Eyes of Tammy Faye (documentary)
Himself (Narrator) (voice)
 
2000 VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 Alma (documentary)
Himself
 
1998 The RuPaul Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 March 1998 (1998) … Himself
Olivia Newton-John … Himself
 
1998 Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 This Is My Life (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1997 1997 VH1 Fashion Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 30 October 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 Fled
Himself
 
1995-1996 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 5 March 1996 (1996) … Himself
Episode dated 29 June 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1996 Catwalk (documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Ellen (TV series)
Himself
Ellen: With Child (1996) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1995 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.8 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 The Crew (TV series)
Himself
Extremities (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Lauren Hutton and... (TV series)
Himself
RuPaul (1995) … Himself
 
1995 All My Children (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.6523 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Wigstock: The Movie (documentary)
Himself
 
1994 The Brit Awards 1994 (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter (as Ru Paul)
 
1993 RuPaul's Christmas Ball (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1993 The 1993 Billboard Music Awards (TV special)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1993 The Word (TV series)
Himself
Episode #4.2 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 MTV Video Music Awards 1993 (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1993 John & Leeza from Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.24 (1993) … Himself
 
1992 Real Sex (TV series documentary)
Real Sex 5 (1992)
 
1991 Manhattan Cable (TV series)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2008 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Print advertising for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur (1996) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 2 Interviews  | 1 Article  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Andre Charles | R.A. Charles | RuPaul Charles | Ru Paul

Height:

6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Remember, this country was founded by a bunch of men wearing wigs. See more »

Trivia:

His #1 dance single Supermodel (You Better Work) was covered by 80s dance sensation Taylor Dayne for the Lizzie McGuire Movie soundtrack in 2003. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio