Prince

Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson; June 7, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of the instruments on his recordings. In addition, Prince has been a "talent promoter" for the careers of Sheila E., Carmen Electra, The Time and Vanity 6, and... More

Date of birth:

  • Jun 7, 1958 (age 54 years)

Place Musical Career Began:

Also known as:

  • Prince Rogers Nelson,
  • The Artist Formerly Known as Prince,
  • T.A.F.K.A.P.,
  • Prince and the Revolution,
  • Unpronouncable Symbol,
  • O(+>),
  • Paisley Park,
  • Joey Croco,
  • Christopher,
  • Alexander Nevermind,
  • Jamie Starr,
  • The High Priest of Pop,
  • The Purple One,
  • Skipper,
  • The Prince of Funk,
  • His Royal Badness,
  • Artist Formerly Known as Prince,
  • Tora Tora,
  • Camille

Music

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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Winners

Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo Nominees

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 2004
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Celebrity

Romantic relationships (with celebrities):

Celebrity Relationship type Start date End date
  • 1994
  • 1995
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Employer

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Influenced By:

Influenced:

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Facts from the Community

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SNL impersonations:

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Diet:

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Canoodled:

Participant Date
  • Jan 1, 1988 12:00:00AM UTC
  • Jan 1, 1989 12:00:00AM UTC
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Victim Perpetrator

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Official name:

  • Prince Rogers Nelson

Net worth:

Currency Amount Valid Date Source
  • 250,000,000
  • 2011
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