Method Man

Birth Name:

Clifford Smith

Birth Place:

Staten Island, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music department

His 1995 collaboration with Mary J․ Blige, "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need to Get By," reached No․ 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No․ 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles
Once helped distribute more than 100 turkeys to needy families and signed autographs with Redman in support of the organization Food for Survival
Was named one of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time by The Source magazine in 2012
His first acting role came in a 1997 episode of "Martin․"
After developing an interest in music and poetry at a young age, Method Man's prominence grew after releasing his debut album with Wu-Tang Clan, 1993's "Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chapters․"
Also frequently collaborates with fellow rapper and actor Redman
Best known as a hip hop recording artist and producer who is a member of the Wu-Tang Clan
Played Silas P․ Silas in "How High," Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff in "The Wire," and Percy in "The Wackness," among others
Released a series of graphic novels based on the Wu-Tang Clan

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