Ne-Yo
Actor
Biography
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Since his debut, Ne-Yo has had five top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist and two number-one albums on the Billboard 200. Ne-Yo has also amassed a catalog of chart-topping songs that he has written for other artists.
Ne-Yo broke into the recording industry as a songwriter, penning the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's label head, and signing a recording contract.
In 2006, he released his debut album, In My Own Words, which contained the US number one hit "So Sick". Then in 2007, he released his second album, Because of You which contained the US top 3 hit, "Because of You". In 2008, he released his third album, Year of the Gentleman, which contained the top 10 hits "Closer" and "Miss Independent". His fourth studio album Libra Scale was released on November 22, 2010.
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Filmography
Girls Trip
as Ne-Yo 2017
Red Tails
as Andrew 'Smokey' Salem 2012
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
as Agent Devereux 2015
Stomp the Yard
as Rich Brown 2007
Save the Last Dance 2
as Mixx 2006
The Wiz Live!
as Tin-Man 2015
Held Hostage in My House
as Professor Mead 2024
Plies: Goon In the Trap
2010
The Sound of Christmas
as Quentin 2022
Hip Hop Family Christmas
as Jayson Shannon 2021
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
as Self (archive footage) 2009
Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas
as Self 2017
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
as Self 2023
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
as Self 2015
Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
as Jayson Shannon 2022
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
as Self 2013