Usher Raymond Biography (1978-)

Full name, Usher Raymond IV; born October 14, 1978, in Dallas, TX (some sources cite Chattanooga, TN); son of Usher Raymond III and Johnetta Patton (a manager). Addresses: Office: LaFace Records, 3350 Peachtree Rd. Northeast, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30326.; Agent: Holly Davis Carter, Agency West Entertainment, 6255 West Sunset Blvd., Suite 923, Los Angeles, CA 90028; International Creative Management, 8942 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.; Manager: Steven Greener, 3 Arts Entertainment, 9460 Wilshire Blvd., Seventh Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Actor, rapper, singer
Birth Details
October 14, 1978
Dallas, Texas, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • Gabe Santora, The Faculty (also known as Parasite), Dimension Films, 1998
  • Campus disc jockey, She's All That, Miramax, 1999
  • Lester Dewitt, Light It Up, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1999
  • Randolph Douglas Scipio, Texas Rangers, Miramax, 2001
  • Jackie Wilson, Ray, Universal, 2004
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Jeremy, Moesha, UPN, 1997-1998
  • Raymond, The Bold and the Beautiful (also known as Glamour,Top Models, and Belleza y poder), CBS, 1998
  • Miniseries
  • I Love the '80s Strikes Back (documentary), VH1, 2003
  • Movies
  • Ring leader, "Geppetto," The Wonderful World of Disney (musical),ABC, 2000
  • Specials
  • Champion, Star Search (also known as Teen Star Search), syndicated, 1992
  • A Gift of Song, TNT, 1997
  • Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '98, syndicated, 1998
  • America's Millennium, CBS, 1999
  • Teen People's 21 Hottest Stars Under 21, ABC, 1999
  • Himself, Christmas in Washington, TNT, 2001
  • Himself, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, CBS, 2001
  • Himself, MTV Icon: Janet Jackson, MTV, 2001
  • Miss Teen USA 2001, CBS, 2001
  • Party in the Park 2001, 2001
  • 75th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC, 2001
  • United We Stand, ABC, 2001
  • (As Usher) Himself, Dear Santa, ABC, 2002
  • Himself, The Disco Ball ... A 30-Year Celebration, ABC, 2003
  • The 2003 Essence Music Festival, UPN, 2003
  • Himself, E! Entertainment's Who's Your Momma?, E! Entertainment Television, 2004
  • Himself, Maxim Hot 100, VH1, 2004
  • Himself, Summer Music Mania 2004, Fox, 2004
  • Himself, VH1 and Self Magazine's Top 10 Rock Bodies, VH1, 2004
  • Himself, VH1 Divas, VH1, 2004
  • Awards Presentations
  • The American Music Awards, ABC, 1995
  • The 1997 Billboard Music Awards, Fox, 1997
  • Presenter, The 40th Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 1998
  • Presenter, The 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV, 1998
  • Presenter, The 25th Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1998
  • The 1998 Billboard Music Awards, Fox, 1998
  • 12th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 1998
  • The Fifth Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, Fox, 1999
  • The 26th Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1999
  • Judge, The 49th Annual Miss USA Pageant, CBS, 2000
  • The Teen Choice Awards 2000, Fox, 2000
  • Presenter, The 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV, 2001
  • First Annual BET Awards, BET, 2001
  • The Teen Choice Awards 2001, Fox, 2001
  • Young Hollywood Awards, 2001
  • Himself, The MTV Music Video Awards 2002 (also known as VMAs 2002), MTV, 2002
  • Himself, Second Annual BET Awards, BET, 2002
  • Himself, 16th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, syndicated, 2002
  • The 29th Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 2002
  • (As Usher) Himself, The 45th Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 2003
  • Third Annual BET Awards, BET, 2003
  • The 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, The WB, 2004
  • 2004 BET Awards, BET, 2004
  • Episodic
  • ABC in Concert, ABC, 1991
  • "Me'Shell Ndege'Ocello/J. T. Taylor/Usher Raymond," Soul Train, syndicated, 1993
  • "Bebe & Cece Winans/RajaNee/Usher," Soul Train, syndicated, 1995
  • Himself, "Brownstone/Usher/Queen Pen Featuring Teddy Riley," Soul Train, syndicated, 1997
  • Himself, The Chris Rock Show, HBO, 1997
  • Himself, "Color Him Father," The Parent 'Hood, The WB, 1998
  • Himself, "Flaked Out," The Parent 'Hood, The WB, 1998
  • Winston, "Baby Steps," Promised Land, CBS, 1999
  • Himself, The Martin Short Show, syndicated, 1999
  • Zander "Z-Ride" Hall, "Step Up," The Famous Jett Jackson, The Disney Channel, 2000
  • Himself, The Road Home, MTV, 2000
  • (As Usher) Himself, "Joanne Laurer (Chyna)/Tony Hawk/Usher," Cribs(also known as MTV's Cribs), MTV, 2001
  • Himself, Aaliyah: The E! True Hollywood Story (documentary), E! Entertainment Television, 2001
  • Himself, Joan Rivers: The E! True Hollywood Story (documentary), E! Entertainment Television, 2001
  • (As Usher) Himself, The Base, [Great Britain], 2001
  • Himself, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC, 2001
  • Doctor Love, "I Think I Love You," Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, TheWB, 2002
  • Marvin Gaye, "Cold Snap," American Dreams, NBC, 2002
  • Officer Eric Boggs, "To Protect and Serve," The Twilight Zone, UPN, 2002
  • Himself, "Becoming P. Diddy & Usher," Becoming, MTV, 2002
  • Himself, "I Need a Girl: Part 2," Making the Video, MTV, 2002
  • Himself, "Nick Takes over Music," The Nick Cannon Show, Nickelodeon, 2002
  • Himself, "U Don't Have to Call," Making the Video, MTV, 2002
  • Will, "A Cry for Help," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2002
  • (As Usher) Himself, Boogie, 2002
  • Himself, Mad TV, Fox, 2002
  • (As Usher) Himself, Top of the Pops, 2002
  • Cameron Marks, "Attracting Opposites," Soul Food, Showtime, 2003
  • Guest judge, Star Search, CBS, 2003
  • (As Usher) Himself, Duets (also known as MTV's Duets), MTV,2003
  • (As Usher) Himself, Punk'd, MTV, 2003
  • Himself, Tinseltown TV, 2003
  • Himself, VH1 the Greatest, VH1, 2003
  • (As Usher) Musical guest, Saturday Night Live (also known as NBC's Saturday Night, Saturday Night, and SNL), NBC, 2004
  • Himself, CD:UK, multiple episodes in 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (also known asThe Ellen DeGeneres Show), syndicated, 2004
  • Himself, Jimmy Kimmel Live, ABC, 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, Last Call with Carson Daly, NBC, 2004
  • Himself, Later with Jools Holland, BBC, 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, The Late Show with David Letterman, CBS, 2004
  • Himself, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, syndicated, 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, Popworld, 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, T4, 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC, 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, Top of the Pops, multiple episodes in 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, Top of the Pops Saturday, 2004
  • (As Usher) Himself, Total Request Live (also known as TRL),MTV, 2004
  • (As Usher; in archive footage) Himself, Celebrities Uncensored, E!Entertainment Television, 2004
  • Appeared in Driven (also known as VH1's Driven), VH1. Appeared as himself in MTV News, MTV; and Pokemadness 3000.
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums
  • Usher, BMG/Arista/LaFace, 1994
  • (With others) Rhythm of the Games (Olympics album), LaFace, 1996
  • My Way, BMG/Arista/LaFace, 1998
  • Usher Live (also known as Live), LaFace/Arista, 1999
  • 8701, LaFace/Arista, 2001
  • Confessions, LaFace, 2004
  • Singles
  • "Think of You," c. 1994
  • "Nice & Slow," 1997
  • "You Make Me Wanna," 1997
  • "Bedtime" (concept version), 1998
  • "Bedtime" (live version), 1998
  • "My Way," 1998
  • "Pop Ya Collar," 2001
  • "U Got It Bad," 2001
  • "U Remind Me," 2001
  • "U Don't Have to Call," 2002
  • "Burn," 2004
  • "Confessions II," 2004
  • (With Lil' John and Ludacris) "Yeah," 2004
  • Recorded other singles, including "Dreamin'" and "The Many Ways." Songs have appeared in films.
  • Music Videos
  • "Think of You," c. 1994
  • "Nice & Slow," 1997
  • "You Make Me Wanna," 1997
  • "Bedtime" (concept version), 1998
  • "Bedtime" (live version), 1998
  • "My Way," 1998
  • "Pop Ya Collar," 2001
  • "U Got It Bad," 2001
  • "U Remind Me," 2001
  • "U Don't Have to Call," 2002
  • "Burn," 2004
  • "Confessions II," 2004
  • (With Lil' John and Ludacris) "Yeah," 2004
  • Other music videos include "Dreamin'" and "The Many Ways."
  • Music Videos of Other Artists
  • "The Party Continues," by Jermaine Dupri, 1998
  • "U Know What's Up," by Donell Jones featuring Left Eye, 1999
  • "I Need a Girl: Part 1," by P. Diddy, 2002
  • "Naughty Girl," by Beyonce, 2004
  • "Rubber Band Man," by T. I., 2004
  • Videos
  • (And executive producer) Usher: Evolution 8701: Live in Concert, EagleVision, 2002
  • WRITINGS
  • Albums with Others
  • My Way, BMG/Arista/LaFace, 1998
  • Usher Live (also known as Live), LaFace/Arista, 1999
  • 8701, LaFace/Arista, 2001
  • Confessions, LaFace, 2004
  • Singles with Others
  • "Nice & Slow," 1997
  • "You Make Me Wanna," 1997
  • "Bedtime" (concept version), 1998
  • "Bedtime" (live version), 1998
  • "My Way," 1998
  • "Pop Ya Collar," 2001
  • "U Got It Bad," 2001
  • "U Remind Me," 2001
  • "U Don't Have to Call," 2002
  • "Burn," 2004
  • "Confessions II," 2004
  • (With Lil' John and Ludacris) "Yeah," 2004
  • Recorded other singles, including "Dreamin'" and "The Many Ways." Songs have appeared in films.

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Books
    • Contemporary Musicians, Volume 23, Gale, 1999
    • Who's Who among African Americans, Seventeenth Edition, Gale, 2004
    Periodicals
    • Billboard, July 23, 1994, p. 22
    • Ebony, January, 1998, p. 46; August, 1998, p. 118
    • Entertainment Weekly, April 3, 1998, p. 96
    • Interview, May, 1998, p. 102
    • Jet, December 14, 1998, p. 38
    • People Weekly, August 31, 1998, p. 166; January 11, 1999, p. 83
    • Teen People, October, 1998, pp. 54-58; June, 1999, p. 64
    • Time, February 23, 1998, p. 93
    • Time for Kids, September 11, 1998, p. 8
    Electronic
    • Usherworld (official site), http://www.usherworld.com, June 17, 2004

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