Vanilla Ice

Birth Name:

Robert Matthew Van Winkle

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

Best known for the singles "Ice Ice Baby," "Play That Funky Music" and "Ninja Rap․"
His 1990 debut album, "To the Extreme," was certified platinum by the RIAA
Nominated for the 1991 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance
Won the 1991 American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist
Quote: "'Secret of the Ooze' is the highlight of my life and I'll never top it!"
Appeared as a club performer in the 1991 film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze․"
Competed on the third season of Food Network's "Rachael Vs․ Guy Celebrity Cook-Off․"
Hosts the DIY Network reality series "The Vanilla Ice Project" and "Vanilla Ice Goes Amish․"

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