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Mini Biography:
Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, grew up in Senegal before he and his family... moreTrivia:
He is also known for his reggae music. "Ghetto" is one of his popular songs... more
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(10 articles)
Eric Roberts: The Hollywood Interview (From The Hollywood Interview. 2 November 2009, 10:23 AM, PST)
Photo Gallery: Lindsay Lohan's Paris Partying
(From Celebuzz. 5 October 2009, 1:45 AM, PDT)
Filmography
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1. | "Melrose Place" (2009) | (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009) | (writer: "Just Dance") | 2009 | - | 5.2 (701) |
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3. | "America's Got Talent" (2006) | (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) | (2 episodes, 2009) | 2009 | - | 5.2 (2,077) |
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5. | "The Inbetweeners" (2008) | (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 9.1 (2,603) |
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6. | Fired Up! (2009) | (writer: "Bananza (Belly Dancer)") (performer: "Bananza (Belly Dancer)") | 2009 | - | 6.0 (7,098) |
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7. | Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) | (performer: "Stuck Wth Each Other") | 2009 | $105M | 5.6 (11,158) |
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8. | "So You Think You Can Dance Canada" (2008) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 7.4 (53) |
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9. | "90210" (2008) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 6.0 (5,774) |
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10. | "Gossip Girl" (2007) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.0 (301) |
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11. | The Shaggy Dog (2006) | (writer: "Big Dog" (2006)) (performer: "Big Dog" (2006)) (producer: "Big Dog" (2006)) | 2006 | - | 4.0 (5,534) |
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12. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.2 (6,590) |
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13. | Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (VG) | (arranger: "Sweet Sweet Sweet 06 (Akon Mix)") ("Sweet Dream 06 AKON Mix") | 2006 | - | 5.1 (159) |
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14. | Take the Lead (2006) | (writer: "Never Gonna Get It") (performer: "Never Gonna Get It") | 2006 | - | 6.6 (9,129) |
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15. | "Bones" (2005) | (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 8.5 (13,397) |
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16. | "Entourage" (2004) | (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 9.2 (30,696) |
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17. | The Honeymooners (2005) | (performer: "Baby, I'm Back") ("Baby, I'm Back") | 2005 | - | 2.6 (4,839) |
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18. | Coach Carter (2005) | (writer: "Locked Up") (performer: "Locked Up") | 2005 | - | 7.1 (21,218) |
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19. | "The Wire" (2002) | (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 9.7 (21,020) |
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2. | "Control Room Presents" (2007) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | - |
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1. | An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Lionel Richie (post-production) (2010) (TV) | Himself | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | MTV Video Music Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) | Himself | 2009 | - | 7.7 (44) |
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3. | Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff (2009) (V) | Himself | 2009 | - | 4.5 (35) |
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4. | Radio 1's Big Weekend (2009) (TV) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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5. | "Free Radio" (2007) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 8.4 (144) |
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6. | "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (2009) | Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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7. | "The Jace Hall Show" (2008) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 9.2 (26) |
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8. | "ADHDtv: With Lew Marklin" (2007) | Himself - Celebrity Guest (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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9. | "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) | Himself (4 episodes, 2005-2009) | 2009 | - | 6.8 (472) |
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10. | "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News" (2008) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 5.6 (25) |
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11. | "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.9 (14) |
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12. | 2008 World Music Awards (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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13. | "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) | Himself / 4 characters not shown (4 episodes, 2006-2008) | 2008 | - | 6.3 (1,033) |
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14. | 2008 American Music Awards (2008) (TV) | Himself - Presenter | 2008 | - | 3.0 (29) |
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15. | "WWF Raw Is War" (1997) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 7.9 (35) |
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16. | "Star Academy" (2001) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 3.2 (29) |
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17. | Ghostride the Whip (2008) (V) | Himself | 2008 | - | 9.1 (23) |
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18. | "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) | Himself (3 episodes, 2005-2008) | 2008 | - | 4.6 (456) |
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19. | "Step It Up and Dance" (2008) | Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 5.5 (120) |
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20. | The 50th Annual Grammy Awards (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | 5.8 (12) |
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21. | Behind the Scenes: World Music Awards 2007 (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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22. | "Pinoy Big Brother" (2005) | Himself - Guest Housemate (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 1.8 (30) |
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23. | "What Perez Sez" (2007) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 1.3 (18) |
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24. | "Diary" (2000) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 5.7 (16) |
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25. | MTV Video Music Awards 2007 (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | 4.0 (70) |
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26. | "Musicronik" (2007) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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27. | "Planet Voice" (2004) | Himself (3 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 6.2 (30) |
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28. | BET Awards 2007 (2007) (TV) | 2007 | - | 7.4 (9) | |
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29. | "Access Granted" (2001) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 2.6 (12) |
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30. | "Last Call with Carson Daly" (2002) | Himself (2 episodes, 2005-2007) | 2007 | - | 2.0 (213) |
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31. | "106 & Park Top 10 Live" (2000) | Himself - 'I Tried' Video (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 4.7 (118) |
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32. | MTV Live Spring Break 07 (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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33. | 1 More Hit (2007) | Himself | 2007 | - | 9.2 (10) |
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34. | "Video on Trial" (2005) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.9 (311) |
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35. | "Die ultimative Chartshow" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 3.4 (34) |
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36. | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '07 (2007) (TV) | Performer | 2007 | - | 5.9 (82) |
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37. | Bring That Year Back 2006: Laugh Now, Cry Later (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | - |
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38. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) | Himself (2 episodes, 2006) | 2006 | - | 7.0 (14) |
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39. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Himself - Musical Support (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.2 (6,590) |
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40. | 2006 American Music Awards (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | 4.1 (35) |
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41. | Gangsta Chronicles: The Documentary of Calvin Klein Bacote (2006) (V) | Himself | 2006 | - | 3.5 (9) |
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42. | "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.5 (17,415) |
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43. | Smash Hits Poll Winners Party 2005 (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | - |
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44. | MTV Europe Music Awards 2005 (2005) (TV) | Himself - Performer | 2005 | - | 4.2 (54) |
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45. | "The Best Hit USA" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | - |
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46. | "Punk'd" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 6.4 (1,868) |
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47. | Akon Makes a Video (2004) (TV) | Himself | 2004 | - | - |
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