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will.i.am
Born: 15th Mar 1975 Los Angeles, California, USA
Dept: Acting
William James Adams Jr., (born March 15, 1975), better known by his stage name will.i.am (will-i-am) and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer. will.i.am came to prominence in the 1990s as a member of the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas along with rappers apl.de.ap and Taboo and, later, singer Fergie. As a music producer, he has produced with other artists including Juanes, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, U2, Rihanna, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Cheryl Cole, 2NE1, Big Bang, Daddy Yankee and Justin Timberlake.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 106
Film: 60 (57%)
Television: 46 (43%)
Remaining genres not in graph: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids, Crime, News, Science Fiction, Mystery
Filmography
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A documentary look at the leader of The Black Eyed Peas as he gears up for his greatest challenge: his first solo tour. ... view
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Set in NYC, the musically driven comedy centers on Pierre, born as a product of forbidden love between a hawk and a pigeon. Pierre is rejected by both ... view
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Pierre (voice)
2026
An intimate look at the life and career of Paulinho da Costa, the most recorded percussionist in music history. The documentary explores his unique rh ... view
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May 2024 (first aired)
This music documentary reveals how some of the world's most iconic artists were shaped by this corner of London. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2023
Gianni Morandi tells the story behind the scenes of the Ariston Theater, revealing the great work and the most secret and unpublished emotions of the ... view
Character:
Self
2023
The criminal case against Young Thug and Gunna, two of the biggest names in hip hop, reignited a conversation around the use of lyrics in the courtroo ... view
Character:
Self
2023
Black Eyed Peas, Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert, Fortune Feimster, Jason Biggs, Jenny Mollen, Julianne Hough, Kal Penn, The Muppets, NE-YO, Raven Symoné ... view
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Self
Dec 2022 (first aired)
A number of groups comprised of stars from TV's biggest shows go head-to-head in a spectacular sing-off, putting their vocal powess to the test as the ... view
Character:
Judge (1 ep.)
Sep 2022 (first aired)
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2022
ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed-and widely misunderstood-neurological conditions in the world today, affecting nearly 10% of kids and a ris ... view
Character:
Self
Nov 2021 (first aired)
This star-studded, music-comedy game show from Executive Producer Jimmy Fallon is infused with his one-of-a-kind comedic style and feel-good energy, f ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2021
The Blackprint explores what it means to be Black and British. will.i.am traveled the UK to meet civil rights heroes, schoolchildren and technology tr ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2021 (first aired)
A singing competition where lost dreams and second chances are reignited when singers from all walks of life become the stars they’ve always wanted ... view
Character:
Self - Judge (11 ep.)
2021
A joyful, cinematic celebration of this singular musical artist, who remains as vital and relevant today as when he exploded on the scene with his gro ... view
Character:
Self
Dec 2019 (first aired)
Explore the impact of A.I. and how it is transforming the way we live and work -- both now and in the future, featuring some of the brightest minds in ... view
Character:
Self - Black Eyed Peas (1 ep.)
2019
Part of the Almost Famous series. Kim Hill was a rising singer when she met a young rapper named will.i.am, but she quit the Black Eyed Peas just befo ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
May 2019 (first aired)
Songwriters compete for a chance to have their work selected by a major recording artist. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jan 2019 (first aired)
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with ful ... view
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Self - Guest Panelist (1 ep.)
2018
Exclusive performances and behind-the-scenes footage of the band ... view
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Oct 2018 (first aired)
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer ... view
Character:
Will.i.am (1 ep.)
2018
From the segregated American South to the fashion capitals of the world, operatic fashion editor André Leon Talley's life and career are on full disp ... view
Character:
Self
Aug 2017 (first aired)
Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists and surprise fans who don't expect to see big stars b ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jul 2017 (first aired)
A four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre -- one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Jun 2017 (first aired)
Talented young solo singers between the ages of 7 and 14 wow coaches and audiences alike in a bid to become the next big thing! ... view
Character:
Himself (8 ep.)
Self - Coach (33 ep.)
Jun 2017 (first aired)
App creators are given the opportunity of a lifetime. If their concepts are chosen by the entrepreneur advisors, these developers will be mentored on ... view
Character:
Self (10 ep.)
2017
Live coverage of the concert set up by Ariana Grande at Old Trafford cricket ground to benefit those affected by the May 2017 Manchester bomb attack. ... view
Character:
Self
2016
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futu ... view
Character:
Self - Interviewee
2016
An energetic and fast-paced bio-doc that examines the story behind one of the most prolific and well-known DJs working today: Steve Aoki. ... view
Character:
Self
2016
The complete life story of songwriter, producer and entrepreneur- Will.I.Am. From “being raised in the ghetto’ to forming the Black Eyed Peas, eve ... view
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Himself
2016
Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006 ... view
Character:
Self
2015
East L.A. Interchange follows the evolution of working-class, immigrant Boyle Heights, the oldest neighborhood in East Los Angeles from multiethnic to ... view
Character:
himself
2015
Peter Diamandis dreamed of outer space his whole life. But since the days of his childhood, when the Apollo program was at its height, America's excit ... view
Character:
Self
Mar 2015 (first aired)
Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and h ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
2014
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. ... view
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Self
2014
Joanna Lumley is on a mission to get to know the elusive, slightly eccentric front man of the Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am. She travels to Los Angeles t ... view
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Himself
2014
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit ... view
Character:
Pedro (voice)
Feb 2014 (first aired)
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program w ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
2013
A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom. ... view
Character:
Self
2013
In this one-hour documentary, superstar Miley Cyrus allows unprecedented access into her extraordinary life as she rises to the challenge of presentin ... view
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Self
2013
Sarah Silverman and Will.i.am present the music video for Sarah's perfect night "out" -- an anthem for the homebody in all of us. ... view
Character:
Self
Jan 2013 (first aired)
Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2013
An in-depth look at the personal life of rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, whose fast-paced rap style and interesting alter-egos connected with audiences ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
2012
Cheryl Cole's performance at the O2 in London is the highlight of her first solo tour ever. Featuring spectacular concert footage, all of her hits, am ... view
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2012
In the presence of HM the Queen and the royal family, an array of stars from the last sixty years of rock, pop and classical music perform on a specta ... view
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Self - Performer
Apr 2012 (first aired)
Contestants compete in a singing competition that focuses on the quality of their voice. ... view
Character:
Self - Coach (23 ep.)
2012
Dance and sing along with this star-studded special from Sesame Street! From Alicia Keys to the Dixie Chicks, Andrea Bocelli, Adam Sandler and more, t ... view
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Self
Mar 2012 (first aired)
A vocal contest reality series featuring people with real talent and great voices. Only the very best singers make it through the the blind auditions, ... view
Character:
Self - Coach (175 ep.)
2011
Sexy. Slammin'. Outrageous. Hurl all the adjectives you want, but one word says it all: Britney. (Ms. Spears if you're nasty.) The Grammy-winning pop ... view
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Self
2011
Black Eyed Peas at the concert at Parque Brasil 500, Paulínia, Brazil on November 12, 2011 from the The Beginning Tour ...The show took place on (Nov ... view
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2011
Through interviews with colleagues and others who knew the creative genius whose innovations transformed the lives of millions, ONE LAST THING provide ... view
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himself
Sep 2011 (first aired)
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Satu ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2011
A live concert documentary on the popular electronic music festival. ... view
Character:
Self
2011
Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his ... view
Character:
Pedro (voice)
2010
When Arthur goes to stay at his grandparents' house for the holidays, he is befriended by a tribe of elfin-like miniature beings known as the Minimoys ... view
Character:
Snow (voice)
2010
Phil and Claire Foster fear that their mild-mannered relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date night, their dinner reserv ... view
Character:
Will.I.Am
2010
"The E.N.D. World Tour" is a concert tour by American hip hop group, The Black Eyed Peas. The tour supports the group's fifth studio album, The E.N.D. ... view
Character:
Himself
Character:
Himsellf
Feb 2010 (first aired)
The Marriage Ref is a TV reality show and panel game hosted by comedian Tom Papa and produced by Jerry Seinfeld, in which a rotating group of celebrit ... view
Character:
Self - Panelist (1 ep.)
2010
AIDS orphan Abraham 'Abramz' Tekya works to empower, rehabilitate and heal the children of Uganda through his free workshop that teaches young people ... view
Character:
self
Original title: Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard
2009
Arthur answers a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard. ... view
Character:
Snow (voice)
Sep 2009 (first aired)
The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (3 ep.)
2009
July 2009 ID&T celebrated their 10th edition at the Amsterdam ArenA by launching a sexy new theme – Wicked Wonderland. ... view
Character:
Himself
2009
An in-depth look at the Democratic and Republican national conventions held during the 2008 U.S. Presidential election year. ... view
Character:
Self
2009
After seeking to live a normal life, Logan sets out to avenge the death of his girlfriend by undergoing the mutant Weapon X program and becoming Wolve ... view
Character:
John Wraith
Apr 2009 (first aired)
MTV World Stage is a global series that brings multi-genre talents with global relevance to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded "live ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2009
A look at the 'Godfather' role of music legend Quincy Jones in the lives of today's top young artists. Also featured are some of Mr. Jones's charitabl ... view
Character:
Self
2009
A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Lincoln Memorial and the Nationa ... view
Character:
Self
2008
YouTube Live was a 2008 event streamed live on the Internet from San Francisco and Tokyo. It was launched November 22–23, 2008. ... view
Character:
Himself
2008
Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired cra ... view
Character:
Moto Moto (voice)
2008
Five-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Celine Dion stars in a one-hour primetime special, CELINE DION: THAT'S JUST THE WOMA ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 2007 (first aired)
A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé. ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Sep 2007 (first aired)
The lives and internal power struggles of a powerful and wealthy Cuban-American family running an immensely successful rum and sugar cane business in ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2007
Live Earth is an annual event developed to combat climate change. The first series of benefit concerts were held on July 7, 2007. The concerts brought ... view
Character:
Singer
Feb 2007 (first aired)
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and sha ... view
Character:
Self (5 ep.)
2007
The 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show takes you around the world to where music comes alive. Even body painting has a music theme with iconic conc ... view
Character:
Self / Host
Jan 2006 (first aired)
Germany's Next Topmodel is a German reality television show, based on a concept that was introduced by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model. The c ... view
Character:
Self - Special Guest (1 ep.)
Self - Show Act (1 ep.)
2006
Live concert from the hip-hop group, The Black Eyed Peas, filmed at Sydney's Superdome and Las Vegas' The Hard Rock. ... view
Character:
William Adams
Sep 2005 (first aired)
The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired o ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
2005
Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive along the way. ... view
Character:
Will.i.am
Oct 2004 (first aired)
Sixteen years ago, Jack Tanner's bid for the White House ended at the 1988 Democratic convention. Now the former congressman is the subject of a docum ... view
Character:
Self (as The Black Eyed Peas) (1 ep.)
2004
Behind the Bridge to Elephunk is the first video album by the Black Eyed Peas, released internationally on May 26, 2004 through A&M Records, Interscop ... view
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Sep 2003 (first aired)
Joan Girardi has begun acting a little strange since her family moved to the city of Arcadia. No one knows that various people keep introducing themse ... view
Character:
Three Card Monte Guy God (1 ep.)
Sep 2003 (first aired)
Originally part of "The Saturday Show" from November 2002 until the series ended, this spin-off music strand for Saturday mornings has an extended for ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Feb 2003 (first aired)
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's g ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Oct 2002 (first aired)
This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The long-runni ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Oct 2001 (first aired)
Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equal ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Apr 2000 (first aired)
Your user-friendly guide to the latest technology news, issues, gadgets and apps. ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Aug 1999 (first aired)
The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were held in 1999. The program honors the year's biggest achi ... view
Character:
Self - Presenter (1 ep.)
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Aug 1997 (first aired)
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discu ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Feb 1995 (first aired)
Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, this lingerie runway show includes pink carpet interviews, model profiles, behind-the-scenes looks at the ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Aug 1993 (first aired)
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Amon ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
May 1992 (first aired)
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. ... view
Character:
Self [The Black Eyed Peas] (1 ep.)
Sep 1984 (first aired)
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Oct 1975 (first aired)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture a ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (2 ep.)
Feb 1974 (first aired)
An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are de ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (2 ep.)
Jan 1951 (first aired)
The Sanremo Music Festival is the most popular Italian song contest and awards, held annually in the town of Sanremo, Imperia, Italy, and consisting o ... view
Character:
Self - Special Guest (1 ep.)