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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Biography
Birth Name:Sean John Combs
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Soundtrack, Producer, Actor, Music department, Writer, Visual effects, Editorial department
Fast Facts
- In 2013, he won a Christopher Award for his work in the film "Undefeated․"
- Received the Hollywood Documentary Award from Dick Clark Producation in 2017
- Won the 2004 Menswear Designer of the Year Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America
- Attended Howard University, where he studied business and received an honorary doctorate degree in 2014
- Is the adopted father of actor Quincy Brown
- Got his start in music by working as an intern at Uptown Records
- Is well known for developing artists Mary J․ Blige, Jodeci and The Notorious B․I․G
- Was featured in the 2004 Broadway production "A Raisin in the Sun․"
- In 2003, he participated in the running of the New York City Marathon
Awards
- 1998Stinker Award-Worst Song in a Motion Picture: winner
- 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Song from a Movie: nominated
- 2008Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actor: nominated
- 2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Made for Television Movie: nominated
- 2009Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: winner
- 2009PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: nominated
- 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Male Scene Stealer: nominated
- 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Fight: nominated
- 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Hissy Fit: nominated
- 2011Black Reel-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2013Christopher Award-Feature Films: winner
- 2017Hollywood Film Award-Documentary of the Year: winner
- 2018Platinum Award-Documentary: winner
- 2021HMMA Award-Best Music Documentary/Special Program: nominated
- 2021HMMA Award-Best Music Documentary/Special Program: nominated