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George Clinton(I)

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  • Composer
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George Clinton at an event for Soul Train Awards 2017 (2017)
It focuses on the life and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone, telling the story behind the rise, reign and fadeout of one of pop music's most influential artists.
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George Clinton was born on 22 July 1941 in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Cloverfield (2008), Howard the Duck (1986) and Free Guy (2021). He has been married to Stephanie Lynn Goshorn since 25 September 1990.
BornJuly 22, 1941
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BornJuly 22, 1941
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Cloverfield (2008)
    Cloverfield
    7.0
    Movie
    • Soundtrack("Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)")
    • 2008
    Howard the Duck (1986)
    Howard the Duck
    4.8
    Movie
    • Soundtrack("Howard the Duck")
    • 1986
    Ryan Reynolds, Taika Waititi, Dwayne Johnson, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lil Rel Howery, Jodie Comer, Owen Burke, and Joe Keery in Free Guy (2021)
    Free Guy
    7.1
    Movie
    • Soundtrack("The Humpty Dance")
    • 2021
    Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson in The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
    The Long Kiss Goodnight
    6.8
    Movie
    • Soundtrack("Keep This Party Bouncin'")
    • 1996

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson in Good Burger 2 (2023)
      Good Burger 2
      5.3
      • George Clinton
      • 2023
    • Matthew McConaughey, Don Cheadle, Johnny Knoxville, Tom Kenny, Niecy Nash, and Kaitlin Olson in Agent Elvis (2023)
      Agent Elvis
      6.8
      TV Series
      • George Clinton (voice)
      • 2023
    • Justin Timberlake, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Kenan Thompson, George Clinton, Kelly Clarkson, Gustavo Dudamel, Rachel Bloom, and Anthony Ramos in Trolls World Tour (2020)
      Trolls World Tour
      6.1
      • King Quincy (voice)
      • 2020
    • NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert (2009)
      NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Lead Vocals
      • 2018
    • Kuso (2017)
      Kuso
      4.8
      • Doctor Clinton
      • 2017
    • Funkadelic Feat. Kendrick Lamar & Ice Cube: Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You? (Remix) (2016)
      Funkadelic Feat. Kendrick Lamar & Ice Cube: Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You? (Remix)
      5.5
      Music Video
      • George Clinton
      • 2016
    • Horrorween (2011)
      Horrorween
      4.8
      Video
      • George Clinton
      • 2011
    • T-Pain: Take Your Shirt Off
      Music Video
      • George Clinton
      • 2009
    • The Silence in Between
      Short
      • 2009
    • 8Dazeaweakend (2009)
      8Dazeaweakend
      • George Clinton
      • 2009
    • Chuck Brown in Chuck Brown: The Party Roll (2007)
      Chuck Brown: The Party Roll
      Music Video
      • George Clinton
      • 2007
    • Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
      How I Met Your Mother
      8.3
      TV Series
      • George Clinton
      • 2006
    • The Roaches
      8.0
      TV Series
      • 2006
    • Bernie Mac in The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
      The Bernie Mac Show
      7.2
      TV Series
      • George Clinton
      • 2004
    • Love Hurts
      • Dr. Funkenstien
      • 2002

    Composer

    • Style & Class
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus (2017)
      Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Composer (music by)
      • 2017
    • Fifth Harmony: He Like That (2017)
      Fifth Harmony: He Like That
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • Horrorween (2011)
      Horrorween
      4.8
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • God's Property Feat. Kirk Franklin & Cheryl James: Stomp (1997)
      God's Property Feat. Kirk Franklin & Cheryl James: Stomp
      6.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1997
    • George Clinton & The Dazz Band: Ain't Nuthin' But a Jam Y'all
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1997
    • George Clinton Feat. Erick Sermon & MC Breed: If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It's Gonna Be You)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1996
    • Adina Howard: Freak Like Me (Slow Wind Remix)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1995
    • Monica: Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days) (1995)
      Monica: Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1995
    • Hammer: Pumps and a Bump, Version 2
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1994
    • Ice Cube Feat. George Clinton: Bop Gun (One Nation) (1994)
      Ice Cube Feat. George Clinton: Bop Gun (One Nation)
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1994
    • Aaliyah: Age Ain't Nothing But a Number (1994)
      Aaliyah: Age Ain't Nothing But a Number
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1994
    • Hammer: Pumps and a Bump, Version 1
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1994
    • Snoop Dogg in Snoop Doggy Dogg: Who Am I? (What's My Name?) (1993)
      Snoop Doggy Dogg: Who Am I? (What's My Name?)
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • George Clinton: Martial Law
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993

    Music Department

    • Japanese Borscht (2019)
      Japanese Borscht
      5.1
      • musician
      • 2019
    • Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus (2017)
      Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus
      8.6
      TV Series
      • remix by
      • 2017
    • Eddie Murphy, James Black, Michael Paul Chan, Cassi Davis, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Cheryl Francis Harrington, Jenifer Lewis, Kevin Michael Richardson, Crystal Scales, and Pepe Serna in The PJs (1999)
      The PJs
      6.8
      TV Series
      • composer: theme
      • composer: theme music
      • 2000
    • Paul Reubens in Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986)
      Pee-wee's Playhouse
      8.1
      TV Series
      • composer: additional music
      • dance music (as George Clinton)
      • 1990
    • Tracey Ullman in The Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
      The Tracey Ullman Show
      7.1
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music/theme song
      • 1989
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    Videos11

    "Do That Stuff"
    Clip 3:55
    "Do That Stuff"
    "Undisco Kidd"
    Clip 8:00
    "Undisco Kidd"
    "Undisco Kidd"
    Clip 8:00
    "Undisco Kidd"
    "Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)"
    Clip 9:48
    "Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)"
    "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)"
    Clip 3:51
    "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)"
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    Trailer 2:04
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    Trailer 2:00
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • George Clinton Jr.
    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • July 22, 1941
      • Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
    • Spouse
      • Stephanie Lynn GoshornSeptember 25, 1990 - present (filed for divorce)
    • Other works
      A member of the "Artists United Against Apartheid" charity project in 1985.
    • Publicity listings
      • 6 Interviews
      • 2 Articles
      • 3 Pictorials
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Trivia
      Parliament/Funkadelic were voted the 56th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
    • Trademark
        He often wears outlandish, multi-colored clothes in concerts, frequently accompanied by platform shoes and rainbow streamers in his long hair.
    • Nickname
      • Dr. Funkenstein

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