CeeLo Green Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
weight | 91 kg |
Date of birth | 30. May 1974 |
Star sign | Twins |
girlfriend | Shani James |
CeeLo Green is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, actor and producer best known for his hit song Crazy which was released by Gnarls Barkley in 2006, which was a duo consisting of him and Danger Mouse (Brian Burton). His high-pitched, soulful voice, flamboyant personality and several successful albums with the group Goodie Mob, including the release of Soul Food (1995) and Still Standing (1998), brought him worldwide recognition. His solo projects like Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections in 2002, as well as collaborative projects with a group OutKast on World Party(1999) played a significant role in the popularity and success it has enjoyed over the years.
Born name
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway
nickname
CeeLo Green, Cee-Lo Green, Thomas Burton
Sun sign
Twins
Place of birth
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Residence
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
nationality
training
He went to Benjamin E. Mays High School but dropped out in the 9th grade.
CeeLo was then sent to an all-boys boarding school in Gainesville, Georgia at Riverside Military Academy , where he successfully earned and graduated with a GED (General Educational Development) degree.
occupation
Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor
family
- Father – Thomas Burton Sr. (Ordained Minister) (d. 1976)
- Mother – Sheila J. Tyler-Callaway (firefighter) (d. 1992)
- Siblings – Shedonna Alexander (Sister)
- Others – Ruby Callaway Robinson (grandmother)
Manager
CeeLo Green is represented by –
- William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment
- Primary Wave Entertainment
Genre
R & B, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop
instruments
Life
labels
- Arista (1999)
- BMG (Bertelsmann music group)
- Elektra Records
- Atlantic Records
To build
Big
Height
5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm
weight
91 kg or 201 lbs
girlfriend/spouse
CeeLo dated –
race/ethnicity
Schwarz
CeeLo Green has African American ancestry.
hair colour
Bald
eye color
dark brown
sexual orientation
Just
distinguishing features
- High but soulful voice
- Bald head
- tall stature
- Thick southern accent
brand promotion
He has endorsed brands or appeared in commercials like –
- Opel Corsa in the UK (2010)
- 7-Up Soda (2012)
- TY KU (2013)
- eDiets TV (2013)
- JCPenney
- Duracell
- M & Ms
Religion
Christianity
Known for
- His hit Crazy , released by the duo Gnarls Barkley in 2006, which reached number one on various singles charts worldwide
- His album St. Elsewhere (2006) also reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart
- Voice actor in Hotel Transylvania (2012) animated film in which he borrowed his voice from Murray the Mummy
- Hit single Forget You from the album The Ladykiller (2010) which achieved huge success in the UK and US
- Coached on The Voice , a singing competition, from 2011 to 2013
First album
His first solo album was Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections , released in 2002 and signed by the Arista record label.
first movie
He made his motion picture debut in Mystery Men in 1999.
First TV show
CeeLo first appeared on a television show as himself on The Lyricist Lounge Show in 2000.
CeeLo Green favorite things
- Albums – Thriller by Michael Jackson, Pure Kraft by Iggy and the henchmen
- Musician – Portishead, Dr. Dre, De La Soul, Black Sheep, NWA, Ice Cube
- Essen – Little Debbies, Star Crunch, Kartoffelchips, Hot Dogs
- Beverages – Pinkberry, Frozen Yoghurt
- Personal Quote – “I only take risks. You have to wonder if you live at all if you don’t take risks. Every time you walk out your door and be in the world, you risk not coming back. That’s who danger and dynamics of life.”
CeeLo Green Facts
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