Ne-Yo
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Ne-Yo is an American character actor, cast often and billed modestly. Roughly 17 credits in 20 years means a rhythm of work most performers never manage. Kevin Harris in 'Battle: Los Angeles' remains the calling card. He turns up in 'Girls Trip' as well. The trade got him early: first credit at 24. The bulk of the credits fall in drama.
Ne-Yo
11 Movies
6 Series
Ne-Yo is an American character actor, cast often and billed modestly. Roughly 17 credits in 20 years means a rhythm of work most performers never manage. Kevin Harris in 'Battle: Los Angeles' remains the calling card. He turns up in 'Girls Trip' as well. The trade got him early: first credit at 24. The bulk of the credits fall in drama.
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Christmas in Nashville
Self
2025
Film
Held Hostage in My House
Professor Mead
2024
Film
The Black Pack: We Three Kings
Self
2021
Film
Sherman's Showcase
Galaxia Lead Singer · 2 episodes
2019–
TV
Step Up
Sage Odom · 30 episodes
2018–
TV
Girls Trip
Ne-Yo
2017
Film
A Home for the Holidays With Celine Dion
Self
2013
Film
C'est votre vie
Self
2013
Film
The Mindy Project
Marcus · 2 episodes
2012–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ne-Yo and where are they from?
Ne-Yo is 44 years old, born on October 18, 1982 in Camden, Arkansas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Ne-Yo?
Ne-Yo is best known for roles in Battle: Los Angeles, Girls Trip, Red Tails.
How many movies has Ne-Yo been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Ne-Yo has appeared in 6 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Ne-Yo's first movie?
The career of Ne-Yo began with Save the Last Dance 2 (2006).
What is Ne-Yo's most recent movie or series?
Ne-Yo's most recent release is Christmas in Nashville, which premiered on December 3, 2025.
What TV shows has Ne-Yo appeared in?
On television, Ne-Yo has appeared in Empire, Saturday Night Live, America's Got Talent, Las Vegas.
Ne-Yo
1982-10-18 · Camden, Arkansas, USA
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Since his debut, Ne-Yo has had five top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist and two number-one albums on the Billboard 200. Ne-Yo has also amassed a catalog of chart-topping songs that he has written for other artists.
Ne-Yo broke into the recording industry as a songwriter, penning the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's label head, and signing a recording contract.
In 2006, he released his debut album, In My Own Words, which contained the US number one hit "So Sick". Then in 2007, he released his second album, Because of You which contained the US top 3 hit, "Because of You". In 2008, he released his third album, Year of the Gentleman, which contained the top 10 hits "Closer" and "Miss Independent". His fourth studio album Libra Scale was released on November 22, 2010.