Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jeanelle Jean (Haitian Creole pronunciation: [wajklɛf ʒã], English: /ˈwaɪklɪf ˈʒɑːn/; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian American musician, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country. He first received fame as a member of the acclaimed New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees. On August 5, 2010, Jean filed for candidacy in the 2010 Haitian presiden... More

Date of birth:

  • Oct 17, 1969 (age 42 years)

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Also known as:

  • Wycleff Jean,
  • Jean, Wyclef,
  • Wyclef,
  • Wyclef from Refugee Camp,
  • W. Jean,
  • Nel Wyclef Jean,
  • Jean Jeanel Wycleff

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Awards

Satellite Award for Best Original Song Winners

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Nominated work Notes/Description
  • 2005
  • from Hotel Rwanda
  • 2005
  • in Hotel Rwanda
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Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song Nominees

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