R. Kelly
January 8, 1967 (58 years old) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Robert Sylvester Kelly, known professionally as R. Kelly, is an American recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and convicted sex offender. A native of Chicago, Illinois, often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo, releasing 14 albums in his career. Kelly has also written, produced, and remixed songs and albums for many artists. On September 27, 2021, he was convicted in a New York City criminal courthouse on all counts of sexual misconduct, racketeering, bribery and violations of the Mann act.
Known For
Credits
- 2019 ·Surviving R. Kelly: The Impactas Self (archive footage)
- 2019 ·The Gayle King Interview with R. Kellyas Himself
- 2019 ·Surviving R. Kellyas Self (archive footage)
- 2018 ·R Kelly: Sex, Girls and Videotapesas Himself (archive Footage)
- 2012 ·Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33as Narrator / Sylvester / Pimp Lucius / Dr William T. Perry / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Beeno / Interviewer
- 2011 ·The One8 Project: Hands Across the Worldas Himself
- 2007 ·Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22as Sylvester / Narrator / Pimp Lucious / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Randolph
- 2007 ·Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22as Narrator / Sylvester / Pimp Lucious / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Randolph
- 2007 ·R. Kelly: Live - The Light It Up Touras CANTOR
- 2005 ·Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12as Sylvester / Narrator
- 2003 ·R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collectionas Self
- 2003 ·Jimmy Kimmel Live!as
- 2002 ·Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!as Self (archive footage)
- 2002 ·Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1as
- 1999 ·Teen Choice Awardsas Self - Nominee
- 1984 ·MTV Video Music Awardsas Self
- 1975 ·Saturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest
- 1974 ·American Music Awardsas Self - Musical Guest