
David Banner
Actor
Born: April 11, 1974 (52 years old)
Place of birth: Brookhaven, Mississippi, USA
Biography
David Banner (born Lavell William Crump, April 11, 1974, ht. 6'2") is an American rapper, record producer, and occasional actor. He graduated from Southern University with a bachelor's degree, then attended University of Maryland Eastern Shore to pursue a master's. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz, before going solo in 2000 with the release entitled Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1. In 2003, Banner signed to Universal Records, where he released four albums: Mississippi: The Album (2003), MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003), Certified (2005), and The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008). He is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne among others. He started his own podcast named The David Banner Podcast.
Filmography (17)
- Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism (2014, ★ 8.2)
- Monk (2002, ★ 7.9)
- Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005, ★ 8.1)
- Black Snake Moan (2006, ★ 6.8)
- The Butler (2013, ★ 7.3)
- Never Heard (2018, ★ 7.6)
- Ride Along (2014, ★ 6.3)
- The Experiment (2010, ★ 6.4)
- Carter High (2015, ★ 6.6)
- This Christmas (2007, ★ 6.6)
- The Family Business: New Orleans (2025, ★ 7.5)
- Bad Dad Rehab (2016, ★ 5.6)
- The Confidant (2010, ★ 4.6)
- Flight 7500 (2014, ★ 4.9)
- Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010, ★ 5.5)
- TRL (1998, ★ 5.1)
- They Die by Dawn (2013, ★ 2.7)