RuPaul
RuPaul Andre Charles is an American drag queen, television host, singer, producer, writer, and actor. He produces, hosts, and judges the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race and has received several accolades, including 14 Primetime Emmy Awards, three GLAAD Media Awards, a Critics' Choice Television Award, two Billboard Music Awards, a Tony Award, and a Guinness World Records title. He has been dubbed the "Queen of Drag" and is considered the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States, with Fortune saying that he is "easily the world's most famous drag queen." In 2017, RuPaul was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- San Diego
- Educated at
- Gompers Preparatory AcademyPatrick Henry High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Emmy Award🏆 MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
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Timeline
1960
Born
Birth
Family & Connections
- spouse:
- Georges LeBar
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