Chance the Rapper

Acting

Chance the Rapper

Born 1993-04-16 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. Born in Chicago, Bennett released his debut mixtape 10 Day in 2012. He began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 after releasing his second mixtape, Acid Rap. He then released his third mixtape, Coloring Book in 2016, which garnered further critical acclaim and attention. It earned him three Grammy Awards, including the award for Best Rap Album; upon winning, it became the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy Award, and peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200. His debut studio album The Big Day was released in 2019. He is also an actor and composer, known for The Lion King (2019), Slice (2018) and Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021).

Acting credits

The Lion King poster
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Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

The Lion King

2019

Between Two Ferns: The Movie poster
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Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

2019

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"Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort" is a fundraiser event co-hosted by Anthony Anderson, Terrence Jenkins, Regina Hall and Kelly Rowland to help communities of color impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The television special airs April 22, 2020 on the Black Entertainment Television network and includes many musical performances and special appearances.

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

2020

Slice poster
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In a spooky small town, when a slew of pizza delivery boys are slain on the job, two daring survivors set out to catch the culprits behind the cryptic crime spree.

Slice

2018

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop poster
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A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

2023

The Cody Project poster
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Incomplete work-in-progress cut of a documentary chronicling the production of Dame Dash's With Child movie as well as Kanye West's Donda album. The title as seen in the video is The Cody Project, however it's also commonly referred to as "YZY TV" due to the watermarks present. This was uploaded briefly to Vimeo before being removed after its discovery on January 23rd, 2021.

The Cody Project

2021

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade poster
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Featuring the Christmas Day Parade down Main Street U.S.A., heartwarming stories and amazing celebrity performances. Viewers will also get a special look at "the most magical flight on earth".

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

2021

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A depressed man struggles to kill himself... until he finds Mr. Happy.

Mr. Happy

2015

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A concert in dedication to the memory of Malcolm James McCormick.

Mac Miller: Celebration of Life

2018

Clapping for the Wrong Reasons poster
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"Clapping for the Wrong Reasons" captures Glover as he walks around his L.A. mansion interacting with his various assortment of hanger-ons, including recording music with electronic musician/producer Flying Lotus and even "Boy Meets World" star Danielle Fishel, who is seen picking fruit out of a tree as she recounts a bizarre dream she had.

Clapping for the Wrong Reasons

2013

Chance the Rapper's Magnificent Coloring World poster
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A secret concert that Chance the Rapper filmed in 2017, just after he’d won three Grammys for 2016 record, Coloring Book. The concert was performed in front of a select group of fans in Chance’s hometown of Chicago, and it was intentionally staged and filmed as a movie to be screened in theaters.

Chance the Rapper's Magnificent Coloring World

2021

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After a C-suite executive, at a family-owned business, fails in attempts for a hostile takeover, he persuades a third of the managerial staff to travel to the corporation's newest regional territory for a strong initiation of a rival start-up organization. Stakes rise as employees within the new territory are now in danger of losing their positions, homes, stability, and quality of life. In an emergency company board meeting, the CEO presents a plan to embark upon the dangerous mission of going undercover to save the family's company and recover the loss.

No Family Without Blood

2024

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A reflective and meditative look at Malcolm London: a poet, activist, and musical artist from Chicago, IL.

Some Call It a Conspiracy: A Malcolm London Story

2018

Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story poster
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A never before seen look at the meteoric rise of Derrick Rose, the young Chicago superstar that was suddenly derailed by devastating injuries and unrealistic expectations for a hometown hero.

Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story

2019

Chi-Town Christmas poster
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Filmed in Chicago, IL

Chi-Town Christmas

2020

Behind the camera