Acting · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Born October 24, 1986
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986), known professionally as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited with popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop artists. Gaining recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–08), he pursued a recording career in 2006, releasing his debut mixtape Room for Improvement in February of that year. He followed up with the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Known for frequent accompanying releases to his albums, Drake achieved critical and commercial success with the mixtapes If You're Reading This It's Too Late (2015) and More Life (2017). As an entrepreneur, Drake founded the OVO Sound record label with longtime collaborator 40 in 2012. In 2013, Drake became the "global ambassador" of the Toronto Raptors, joining their executive committee and later obtaining naming rights to their practice facility OVO Athletic Centre. Among the world's best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold, Drake is ranked as the highest-certified digital singles artist in the United States by the RIAA. He has won five Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a record 34 Billboard Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and three Juno Awards. Drake has achieved 13 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (14 counting "Sicko Mode") and holds further Hot 100 records, including the most top 10 singles (76), and the most charted songs (321), From 2018 to 2023, he held the record for the most simultaneously charted songs in one week (27), the most Hot 100 debuts in one week (22); and held the most continuous time on the Hot 100 (431 weeks). He additionally has the most number-one singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Songs, and Rhythmic Airplay charts.
MovieSerious People
2025
as Drake
Movie$$$ Film
2025
as Self (voice)
MovieIn Whose Name?
2025
as Self
MovieDegrassi: Whatever It Takes
2025
as Self
MovieThe French Montana Story: For Khadija
2023
as Self
MovieBlack Note
2023
as Self (archive footage)
MoviePost Malone: Runaway
2022
as Self
TVThe Evolution of Black British Music
2022
as Self
MovieUntrapped: The Story of Lil Baby
2022
as Self
MovieKanye with Special Guest Drake: Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert
2021
as Self
MovieAdele One Night Only
2021
as Self
MovieTravis Scott: Live at the Mountain
2021
as Self
MovieStronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
as Self
TVDAVE
2020
as Drake
MovieDrake: Rewriting the Rules
2019
TVThe Shop
2018
as Self
MovieThe Carter Effect
2017
as Self
MovieDavid Blaine: Beyond Magic
2016
as Self
Please Forgive Me
2016
TVThe Egos
2016
as Drake
J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
2016
as Self
The Game: The Documentary 2
2015
as Self
MovieJungle
2015
as Shaky Warrior
MovieThink Like a Man Too
2014
as Self
MovieBEYONCÉ
2014
as Self
MovieAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
as Soul Brother
TVRadio Disney Music Awards
2013
as Self
Movie30 Days in May
2013
as Self
MovieNicki Minaj: Pink Planet
2013
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Re-Up
2012
as Self
Grimey
2012
as Raheem
MovieIce Age: Continental Drift
2012
as Ethan (voice)
MovieYoung Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition
2011
as Self
MovieThe Wonder Year
2011
as Himself
MoviePlaytime Is Over
2011
as Self
MovieBreakaway
2011
as Drake
Drake: Live From Radio City Music Hall
2010
as Self
MovieDrake: Better Than Good Enough
2010
as Self
The Spark
2010
as Himself
MovieThe Carter
2009
TVBeing Erica
2009
MovieMookie's Law
2008
Degrassi Spring Break Movie
2008
as Jimmy Brooks
MovieCharlie Bartlett
2008
as A/V Jones
MovieUs & Them
2008
as Aubrey
MovieDegrassi of the Dead
2007
as Jimmy Brooks
TVDegrassi: Minis
2006
as Jimmy Brooks
MovieJay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
2005
as Jimmy Brooks
Best Friend's Date
2004
TVInstant Star
2004
Degrassi Unscripted
2004
TVPunk'd
2003
as Self
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Mean Tweets (uncredited)
MovieConviction
2002
as Fish
TVDegrassi
2001
as Jimmy Brooks
TVSoul Food
2000
as Fredrick
TVMTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host & Musical Guest
TVAmerican Music Awards
1974
as Self - Musical Guest
TVThe Grammys
1959
as Self
Bluegrass Kingdom: The Gospel of Kentucky Basketball
as Narrator
