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With over 17 million records sold worldwide, Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum recording artist Coolio is an artist known around the world as a musical and cooking master of extraordinary reinvention. Growing up during the time of tremendous change in Compton, Calif., Coolio fed on struggle and used it as a launching pad of continual ...
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode, 2018) (music - 1 episode, 2017)
- Kate McKinnon/Mo Rocca/Nicky Jam/J Balvin
(2018)
... (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
- Chance the Rapper/Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
(2017)
... (music: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
2018
The Voice
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Live Finals 3: Top 11
(2018)
... (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
2018
Britain's Got More Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #12.4
(2018)
... (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
2018
Desfile Leo Paparella 2018
(TV Movie) (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2017) (writer - 1 episode, 2017)
- Episode #2.11
(2017)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
2017
Tvoje tvár má známý hlas
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.8
(2017)
... (music: "Gangsta's Paradise")
Le Van
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2017) (writer - 1 episode, 2017)
- Episode #1.10
(2017)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
- Episode #1.7
(2017)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
Hitlåtens historia
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016)
- Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
(2016)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise", "C U When U Get There") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise", "C U When U Get There")
The X Factor
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes, 2016) (performer - 2 episodes, 2016)
- Judges' Houses 2
(2016)
... (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
- Six-Chair Challenge 2
(2016)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
- Auditions 1
(2016)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
American Crime Story
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016)
- The Race Card
(2016)
... (performer: "Fantastic Voyage" - uncredited) / (writer: "Fantastic Voyage" - uncredited)
It Was Alright in the...
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2015) (writer - 1 episode, 2015)
- Cool Britannia
(2015)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
One Hit Wonderland
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Informer by Snow
(2014)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
2014
Step Up All In
(performer: "Gangsta's Paradise (Candyland Remix)") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise (Candyland Remix)" - as Artis Ivey)
Alba
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- 1995
(2014)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
My Mad Fat Diary
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Inappropriate Adult
(2014)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
New Girl
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Clavado En Un Bar
(2014)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - as Artis Ivey, Jr.)
That Music Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2013) (writer - 1 episode, 2013)
- 2005 vs. 1995
(2013)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
2011
Bad Teacher
(performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - as Artis Ivey, Jr.)
2011
The Green Hornet
(performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - as Artis Ivey, Jr.)
2005
Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis
(performer: "Freak It Wit Me") / (writer: "Freak It Wit Me")
I Love the '90s
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2004) (writer - 1 episode, 2004)
- 1995
(2004)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
2003
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
(Video) ("Amish Paradise") / (writer: "Amish Paradise")
2003
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
(performer: "Atomic Dog (Dogs of the World Unite Remix)")
2003
Idols!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Liveshow #2 - Soundtrack
(2003)
... (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
2003
Intoxicating
(lyrics: "Die 4 Me", "Round My Way" - as Ivey) / (performer: "Die 4 Me", "Round My Way")
Robbery Homicide Division
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2002) (writer - 1 episode, 2002)
- Alton Davis Redux
(2002)
... (performer: "Fantastic Voyage") / (writer: "Fantastic Voyage")
Angel
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2002) (writer - 1 episode, 2002)
- Double or Nothing
(2002)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
2001
Sound of the Sea
(performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - as A. Ivey Jr.)
Top of the Pops 2
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1999) (writer - 1 episode, 1999)
- TOTP2 Presents the Nineties
(1999)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
1999
200 Cigarettes
("No Exit (The Loud Allstar Rock Remix)") / (performer: "No Exit (The Loud Allstar Rock Remix)")
1999
Everybody Loves Raymond
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Robert's Date
(1999)
... (performer: "Fantastic Voyage" - uncredited)
1998
Half Baked
(performer: "(I'm In Love With) Mary Jane") / (writer: "(I'm In Love With) Mary Jane")
Der König von St. Pauli
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1998) (writer - 1 episode, 1998)
- Teil 2
(1998)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
1997
Brit Awards 1997
(TV Special) (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
1997
Muppets Tonight
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Coolio & Don Rickles
(1997)
... (performer: "1-2-3-4 (Sumpin' New)")
1997
Soul in the Hole
(Documentary) (performer: "Thought You Knew") / (writer: "Thought You Knew" - as A. Ivey)
1997
Nothing to Lose
(performer: "C U When U Get There") / (writer: "C U When U Get There" - as Artis Ivey Jr.)
Beavis and Butt-Head
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 1995 - 1997) (writer - 2 episodes, 1995 - 1997)
- On Strike
(1997)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
- Date Watchers
(1995)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
- Candy Sale
(1995)
... (performer: "I Remember")
MTV Star Trax
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1996) (writer - 1 episode, 1996)
- East 17
(1996)
... (performer: "Too Hot") / (writer: "Too Hot")
Tohuwabohu
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1996) (writer - 1 episode, 1996)
- Pol. Nr. 000033
(1996)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
1996
Space Jam
(performer: "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)") / (writer: "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" - as Artis Ivey Jr.)
1996
Eddie
(performer: "IT'S ALL THE WAY LIVE (NOW)") / (writer: "IT'S ALL THE WAY LIVE (NOW)" - as Artis Ivey, Jr.)
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1996) (writer - 1 episode, 1996)
- Danny Aiello/Coolio
(1996)
... (performer: "1, 2, 3, 4", "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "1, 2, 3, 4", "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (performer - 6 episodes, 1995 - 1996) (writer - 6 episodes, 1995 - 1996)
- Episode dated 25 January 1996
(1996)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
- Episode dated 18 January 1996
(1996)
... (performer: "Too Hot") / (writer: "Too Hot")
- Episode dated 30 November 1995
(1995)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
- Episode dated 16 November 1995
(1995)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
- Episode dated 2 November 1995
(1995)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise")
New York Undercover
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1995) (writer - 1 episode, 1995)
- Internal Affairs
(1995)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited) / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - uncredited)
Eastern Championship Wrestling
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1995) (writer - 1 episode, 1995)
- Episode #3.44
(1995)
... (performer: "Gangsta's Paradise") / (writer: "Gangsta's Paradise" - as Artis Ivey)
1995
Dangerous Minds
(performer: "GANGSTA'S PARADISE") / (writer: "GANGSTA'S PARADISE" - as Artis Ivey)
1993
Poetic Justice
(performer: "Smoking Sticks", "Can a Corn", "Sticky Fingers") / (writer: "Smoking Sticks", "Can a Corn", "Sticky Fingers" - as Artis Ivey, Jr.)
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Actor (72 credits)
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Self (125 credits)
Self (125 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
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Personal Details
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TV commercial: "The Best Rap Album in the World...Ever!" See more »Alternate Names:
Artis Ivey Jr.Height:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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I was hungry a coupla' times but for the most part I ate every day... I got to go to school for free. See more »Trivia:
He has asthma. See more »Trademark:
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