André Benjamin Net Worth
André Benjamin Net Worth is
$14 Million
André Benjamin Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly known as André), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. As an actor, Benjamin has made appearances in a number of TV series and films, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, Four Brothers, and the leading role of Jimi Hendrix in All Is by My Side. In addition to music and acting, Benjamin has also been an active entrepreneur. In the spring of 2008, he launched a clothing line called Benjamin Bixby. He has also been an advocate for animal rights. He is also known for his work on the Cartoon Network animated series Class of 3000. | Full Name | André 3000 |
| Net Worth | around $45 million |
| Date Of Birth | May 27, 1975 |
| Place Of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Height | 5' 10" (1.78 m) |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Actor, Writer |
| Education | Tri-Cities High School, Sutton Middle School, Hey Ya!, Ms. Jackson, Back to Black |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | Seven Sirius Benjamin |
| Parents | Lawrence Walker, Sharon Benjamin Hodo, Hey Ya!, Ms. Jackson, Back to Black |
| Albums | Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, Idlewild, Aquemini |
| Music Groups | Outkast (Since 1992), Dungeon Family |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance, Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's... |
| Movies | Jimi: All Is by My Side, Four Brothers, Semi-Pro, Idlewild, Be Cool, Revolver, Charlotte's Web, Battle in Seattle, Hollywood Homicide, Volcano High, Scary Movie 4, Outkast: The Videos, The Industry, The After Party: The Last Party 3 |
| TV Shows | Class of 3000 |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Outlandish style of dress |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | I really don't think I'm funny, but if other people think I'm funny, but if other people think I'm funny, I guess it works. I don't know anything about comedic timing, but I've heard it [mentioned] in a lot of interviews, so I guess it's working. |
| 2 | Andre 3000? He's a character I play. He's wild, whatever. But me? I am the most nervous man in the world. |
| 3 | I'll wear costume jewelery on stage, but I only actually own one piece of jewelery, and that's a Native American beaded necklace that I wear all the time. I bought it years ago because my family has Native American roots - I'm part African, part Native American. |
| 4 | I had six silly tattoos done when I was young and I bitterly regret them. I've thought about laser surgery, but that leaves a scar, so I'm just leaving them. |
| 5 | Look at Scottish guys wearing kilts - you could look at them and laugh, but the way they carry themselves, how can you? You can wear some of the weirdest things and be cool. If you believe in it, that's what makes it cool. |
| 6 | The world doesn't need another clothing company. But it does need a certain funk. |
| 7 | To me, that's part of the creative process. I hate it when bands fall back and say, "We're underground; we don't want to make money." Because it's not really about making money; it's about exposing everybody to what you're doing. And I want to do that. It's harder to be a success, globally, and be artistic. Harder to have that balance than just to be artistic when nobody understands you. You can just sit at home and do it yourself and have nobody listen to you. |
| 8 | Looking in the mirror. They say, when you're high, you shouldn't look in the mirror. And I did. And I saw myself deteriorating and I was like; "You look terrible. You got to cut this shit out or you won't make it." And I stopped. I rarely drink, I don't smoke, so my vice is probably creating. I'm addicted to creating. And women. Oh, women. |
| 9 | Although I hate auditioning. An audition, it's in a room smaller than this and there's producers and directors and they've seen 100 people, and they're, "OK. Go." And it feels strange. It's almost like you meet a girl and someone says, "OK, have sex right now." You don't have time to get it up. |
| 10 | But I am a lover of all kinds of art. And I just can't stick to one thing. I guess I could if I made myself, but I'd always be looking the other way, for other things. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Speakerboxx: Love Below album was named diamond after it sold more than 10,000,000 records in the US only. [October 2004] |
| 2 | Chosen by GQ Magazine as one of the 50 most stylish men of the past 50 years. |
| 3 | Turned down a role in Dreamgirls (2006). |
| 4 | Named among Fade In Magazine's "100 People in Hollywood You Need to Know" in 2005. |
| 5 | From Atlanta. |
| 6 | Part of the band Outkast. |
| 7 | Is Vegan. |
| 8 | Is an only child |
| 9 | Voted sexiest male vegetarian, 2004. |
| 10 | Has a son named Seven with ex-girlfriend Erykah Badu. |
| 11 | He wrote "Ms. Jackson" to say sorry to his ex-girlfriend, Erykah Badu's, mother. |
| 12 | His album 'The Love Below' has a overwhelming theme of love. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Happy Day | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Lip Sync Battle | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Trainwreck | 2015 | writer: "B.O.B." | |
| Glee | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Guapas | 2014-2015 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Dancing with the Stars | TV Series 1 episode, 2014 writer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2012 | ||
| So You Think You Can Dance | 2014 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Perdona si te llamo amor | 2014 | writer: "Hey Ya" | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Tu cara me suena | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 2013 | Video Game writer: "Elevators Me & You" - as Andre Benjamin | |
| Jimi: All Is by My Side | 2013 | as André Benjamin, "My Heart is Bleedin'" a/k/a "My Bleedin' Heart", "Hound Dog", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "Wild Thing" | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011-2013 | TV Series writer - 17 episodes | |
| The Great Gatsby | 2013 | performer: "Back to Black" - as André 3000 | |
| The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete | 2013 | performer: "Play the Guitar" / writer: "Play the Guitar" - as Andrew Benjamin | |
| The X Factor | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Dancing Stars | 2011-2012 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| The Block | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2010-2012 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| No me la puc treure del cap | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Tosh.0 | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| No Strings Attached | 2011/I | writer: "MS. JACKSON" - as Andre Benjamin | |
| Step Up 3D | 2010 | writer: "Who Dat", "GhettoMusick" | |
| Casal Rock | 2009 | TV Series writer - 4 episodes | |
| Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned | 2009 | Video Game performer: "Green Light" - as André 3000 / writer: "Green Light" | |
| Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins | 2008 | writer: "So Fresh, So Clean" | |
| 20 to 1 | 2007 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Friday Night Lights | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Smokin' Aces | 2006 | as Andre Benjamin, "Spottieottiedopaliscious" | |
| Grey's Anatomy | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006 | ||
| Idlewild | 2006 | performer: "On the Way to Heaven" Instrumental - as André 3000 / writer: "Greatest Show on Earth", "Makes No Sense", "Chronomentrophobia", "Movin' Cool The After Party", "Take Off Your Cool", "On the Way to Heaven" Instrumental, "Church", "She Slowly Lives in My Lap", "Vibrate", "Morris Brown", "PJ & Rooster" | |
| The Bloopers of Narnia | 2006 | Video short writer: "Hey Ya" - uncredited | |
| ATL | 2006 | writer: "Git Up, Git Out" | |
| Rebound | 2005 | writer: "Hey Ya" | |
| Flight of the Phoenix | 2004 | writer: "Hey Ya" | |
| After the Sunset | 2004 | writer: "B.O.B. Bombs over Baghdad" | |
| Will & Grace | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Barbershop 2: Back in Business | 2004 | writer: "I Can't Wait" - as A. Benjamin | |
| OutKast: Hey Ya! | 2003 | Video short writer: "Hey Ya!" | |
| 2 Fast 2 Furious | 2003 | writer: "On & On & On" | |
| Head of State | 2003 | writer: "B.O.B." | |
| Idol | 2002 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| 8 Mile | 2002 | writer: "Players Ball" | |
| The Adventures of Pluto Nash | 2002 | writer: "So Fresh, So Clean Stankonia Remix" | |
| Scooby-Doo | 2002 | writer: "Land of a Million Drums" | |
| The New Guy | 2002 | writer: "So Fresh, So Clean" | |
| Bad Company | 2002 | writer: "B.O.B. Bombs Over Baghdad" | |
| Undeclared | 2002 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| How High | 2001 | writer: "B.O.B Bombs Over Baghdad" | |
| Lara Croft: Tomb Raider | 2001 | "Speedballin'" | |
| Shaft | 2000 | as Andre Benjamin, "Tough Guy" | |
| Any Given Sunday | 1999 | writer: "SOLE SUNDAY" - as A. Benjamin | |
| Light It Up | 1999 | writer: "High Schoolin'" | |
| Soul Food | 1997 | writer: "In Due Time" | |
| New Jersey Drive | 1995 | writer: "Benz or Beamer" - as A. Benjamin | |
| Martin | 1995 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Higher Learning | 1995 | writer: "PHOBIA" - as Andre Benjamin |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio | 2016 | TV Series | Guest star |
| American Crime | 2016 | TV Series | Michael LaCroix |
| Jimi: All Is by My Side | 2013 | Jimi Hendrix | |
| The Shield | 2004-2008 | TV Series | Robert Huggins |
| Semi-Pro | 2008 | Clarence | |
| About a Girl | 2008 | TV Series | Security Guard |
| Class of 3000 | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Sunny Sunny Bridges Director ... |
| Battle in Seattle | 2007 | Django (as Andre Benjamin) | |
| Charlotte's Web | 2006 | Elwyn the Crow (voice) | |
| Idlewild | 2006 | Percival Jenkins | |
| Revolver | 2005 | Avi | |
| Four Brothers | 2005 | Jeremiah Mercer | |
| Be Cool | 2005 | Dabu | |
| OutKast: Hey Ya! | 2003 | Video short | André 3000 (uncredited) |
| Hollywood Homicide | 2003 | Silk Brown (as Andre Benjamin) | |
| Hwasango | 2001 | Kim Kyeong-su (MTV English Dub) (English version, voice, as André 3000) |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 3000 | TV Series creator - 22 episodes, 2006 - 2007 story by - 1 episode, 2006 |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 3000 | 2006-2007 | TV Series 22 episodes | |
| OutKast: Hey Ya! | 2003 | Video short |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 3000 | 2006-2007 | TV Series composer - 22 episodes | |
| Idlewild | 2006 | music supervisor - as Andre 3000 |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 3000 | 2006-2007 | TV Series executive producer - 22 episodes | |
| Idlewild | 2006 | co-producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Art of Organized Noize | 2016 | Documentary | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2004-2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Queen Latifah Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2006-2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 55th Annual Grammy Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself - Nominee (as André 3000, credit only) |
| Diary of a Decade: The Story of a Movement | 2012 | Documentary | André 3000 |
| The After Party: The Last Party 3 | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2008 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2006-2008 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| HBO First Look | 2006-2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Speechless | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| International Players Anthem: I Choose You | 2007 | Video short | Himself / Groom |
| BET Awards 2006 | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
| CMT Insider | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| 3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself (as Outkast) |
| Film '72 | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Diary | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1 | 2006 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Audience Member (uncredited) |
| The View | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| MTV Video Music Awards 2006 | 2006 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| OutKast Goes to Idlewild: The Rebirth of Cool | 2006 | TV Short | Himself |
| American Masters | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| TRL Italy | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Revolver: Movie Premiere Special | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Daily Show | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| ESPY Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
| Be Cool, Very Cool | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Be Cool: Close-Up - André 3000 | 2005 | Video short | Himself |
| Be Cool: Close-Up - Cedric the Entertainer | 2005 | Video short | Himself |
| All We Are Saying | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Reel Comedy | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| MTV Europe Music Awards 2004 | 2004 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Industry | 2004 | Video documentary | Himself |
| And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop | 2004 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| Fashion Rocks | 2004 | TV Movie | Himself (also as André 3000) (as Outkast) |
| World Music Awards 2004 | 2004 | TV Special | Himself - Performer (as Outkast) |
| Real Time with Bill Maher | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| CD:UK | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Mondo Thingo | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| 4th Annual BET Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself (as André 3000) |
| Rage | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '04 | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as Outkast) |
| The 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself (as Outkast) |
| 35th NAACP Image Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself (as André 3000) |
| Tinseltown TV | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| T4 | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Brit Awards 2004 | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Performer (as Outkast) |
| The 46th Annual Grammy Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself - Winner |
| TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip | 2004 | TV Movie | Himself (as Andre 3000) |
| Soundz of Spirit | 2003 | Documentary as André 3000 | |
| OutKast: The Videos | 2003 | Video | Himself (as André 3000) |
| Punk'd | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 2003 Billboard Music Awards | 2003 | TV Special | André 3000 |
| VH1 Big in 03 | 2003 | TV Special | Himself (as Outkast) |
| Saturday Night Live | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Sen kväll med Luuk | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic | 2003 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Andre 3000) |
| Hip Hop Babylon 2 | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as André 3000) |
| MTV Video Music Awards Opening Act | 2003 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 30th Annual American Music Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Himself (as André 3000) |
| Closeups | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2002 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 44th Annual Grammy Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
| MTV Mardi Gras 2002 | 2002 | TV Movie | Himself - Performer (as André 3000) |
| Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 3: Hustlemania | 2002 | Video | Himself (as André 3000) |
| MTV Video Music Awards 2001 | 2001 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter (as Outkast) |
| 1st Annual BET Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself (as André 3000) |
| The Andy Dick Show | 2001 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| MTV Icon: Janet Jackson | 2001 | TV Special documentary | Himself (Outkast) (as André 3000) |
| MADtv | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
| Making the Video | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
| Rap Sheet's Free Expression in the '90s | 1995 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 1995 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Himself (as Outkast) |
| Soul Train | 1994 | TV Series documentary | André 3000 |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video on Trial | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Accused |
| Brit Awards 2005 | 2005 | TV Special | Nominee 'Best International Group' and 'Best International Album' (as Outkast) |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Emerging Artist Award | Chicago International Film Festival |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Independent Spirit Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Male Lead | Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013) |
| 2013 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Album of the Year | |
| 2013 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance | |
| 2012 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | |
| 2009 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | |
| 2008 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) | Class of 3000 (2006) |
| 2007 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Song | Idlewild (2006) |
| 2006 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Four Brothers (2005) |
| 2005 | BET Comedy Award | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Theatrical Film | Be Cool (2005) |
| 2005 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Rap Artist in a Movie | Be Cool (2005) |
| 2005 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Crossover Artist |
Known for movies
The Great Gatsby (2013)
as Soundtrack
8 Mile (2002)
as Soundtrack
Idlewild (2006)
as Percival Jenkins
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
as Soundtrack