Actor
Yasiin Bey
December 11, 1973 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Yasiin Bey (/jæˈsiːn ˈbeɪ/; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. Regarded as one of hip hop's most introspective and insightful artists, Mos Def, has shaped a career that transcends music genres and artistic medium. With the release of "Universal Magnetic" (1996), he became an underground favorite in the hip-hop world, leading to his legendary collaboration with Talib Kweli. The two formed Black Star whose debut album, Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star, would become one of the most critically acclaimed hip-hop albums.
Notable work
8.6House (2004)
as Lee
6.8The Italian Job (2003)
as Left Ear
8.2Dexter (2006)
as Brother Sam
6.7The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
as Ford Prefect
7.2Begin Again (2014)
as Saul
6.516 Blocks (2006)
as Eddie Bunker
6.4Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
as Mos Def
6.3Be Kind Rewind (2008)
as Mike
7.6Amy (2015)
as Self
6.8Monster's Ball (2001)
as Ryrus Cooper
5.6Showtime (2002)
as Lazy Boy
7.4My Wife and Kids (2001)
cast
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