- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 18, 1982
- Place of Birth
- Camden, Arkansas, USA
Ne-Yo
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 release…
Filmography
movieChristmas in Nashville
2025 · Self
movieMary J. Blige: For My Fans
2025 · Self
movieHeld Hostage in My House
2024 · Professor Mead
movieSchoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
2023 · Self
movieSoul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
2023 · Self
tvDance Monsters
2022 · Self - Judge
movieHip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
2022 · Jayson Shannon
movieThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2022 · Self
movieThe Sound of Christmas
2022 · Quentin
movieThe Black Pack: Excellence
2022 · Self
movieHip Hop Family Christmas
2021 · Jayson Shannon
movieThe Black Pack: We Three Kings
2021 · Self
tvLife Therapy
2021
movieThey're Trying To Kill Us
2021
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony
movieNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony
2021
movieThe All-Star Nickmas Spectacular
2020 · Self
tvA Little Late with Lilly Singh
2019 · Self
tvTamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
tvSherman's Showcase
2019 · Galaxia Lead Singer
tvThe Substitute
2019 · Self
tvStep Up
2018 · Sage Odom
movieGwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas
2017 · Self
tvDrop the Mic
2017 · Self
movieGirls Trip
2017 · Ne-Yo
tvWorld of Dance
2017 · Self - Judge
movieLa Story Disney : La Magie Musicale
2016 · Self
tvMatch Game
2016 · Self - Panelist
tvKocktails With Khloé
2016 · Self
movieThe Wiz Live!
2015 · Tin-Man
movieThe Making of the Wiz Live!
2015 · Self
movieSharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015 · Agent Devereux
tvCelebrity Family Feud
2015 · Self - Contestant
tvLip Sync Battle
2015 · Self
movieStevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
2015 · Self
tvEmpire
2015 · Ne-Yo
movieDisney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2013 · Self
movieA Home for the Holidays With Celine Dion
2013 · Self
movieC'est votre vie
2013 · Self
movieACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night
2013 · Self
tvSINGER
2013 · Self
tvThe Mindy Project
2012 · Marcus
movieRed Tails
2012 · Andrew 'Smokey' Salem
tvRidiculousness
2011 · Self
tvThe Voice
2011 · Self
movieBattle: Los Angeles
2011 · Kevin Harris
Mr. Immortality: The Life and Times of Twista
movieMr. Immortality: The Life and Times of Twista
2011 · Self
movieA Very BET Christmas
2010 · Self
Plies: Goon In the Trap
moviePlies: Goon In the Trap
2010
movieDreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation
2009
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
movieDJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009 · Self (archive footage)
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
movieMistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
2009 · Self (archive footage)
tvRosie Live
2008
tv90210
2008 · Ne-Yo
movieStomp the Yard
2007 · Rich Brown
movieSave the Last Dance 2
2006 · Mixx
tvAmerica's Got Talent
2006 · Self - Guest Judge
tvDancing with the Stars
2005 · Self - Musical Guest
tvMiley's New Year's Eve Party
2004 · Self - Musical Guest
tvLas Vegas
2003 · Ne-Yo
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
tvPunk'd
2003 · Self
tvTeen Choice Awards
1999 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe View
1997 · Self - Guest
tvMADtv
1995 · News Anchor
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
tvAmerican Music Awards
1974 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Grammys
1959 · Self