R. KELLY

R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 8, 1967
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Biography

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) is an American former singer, songwriter, record producer, and convicted sex offender. Known professionally as R. Kelly, he is credited with prolific commercial success in R&B, hip hop, and pop music recordings, earning nicknames such as 'the King of R&B', 'the King of Pop-Soul', and 'the Pied Piper of R&B'. In 2025, Billboard ranked him 9th on their list of the 'Best R&B Artists of All Time'.

Filmography

Starring

2019·
Surviving R. Kelly
Self (archive footage)
2019·
The Gayle King Interview with R. Kelly
Himself
2019·
Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact
Self (archive footage)
2018·
R Kelly: Sex, Girls and Videotapes
Himself (archive Footage)
2012·
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33
Narrator / Sylvester / Pimp Lucius / Dr William T. Perry / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Beeno / Interviewer
2011·
The One8 Project: Hands Across the World
Himself
2007·
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22
Sylvester / Narrator / Pimp Lucious / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Randolph
2007·
R. Kelly: Live - The Light It Up Tour
CANTOR
2007·
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22
Narrator / Sylvester / Pimp Lucious / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Randolph
2005·
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12
Sylvester / Narrator
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003·
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
Self
2002·
Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!
Self (archive footage)
2002·
Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
1999·
Teen Choice Awards
Self
1984·
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1975·
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1974·
American Music Awards
Self - Musical Guest