RuPaul
Drag queen, Musical Artist
1960 –
Who is RuPaul?
RuPaul Andre Charles, best known as simply RuPaul, is an American actor, drag queen, model, author, and recording artist, who first became widely known in the 1990s when he appeared in a wide variety of television programs, films, and musical albums. Previously, he was a fixture on the Atlanta and New York City club scenes. Usually billed as RuPaul Charles, he has played men in a number of roles.
RuPaul is noted among drag queens for his indifference towards the gender-specific pronouns used to address him—both "he" and "she" have been deemed acceptable, as he has said: "You can call me he. You can call me she. You can call me Regis and Kathie Lee; I don't care! Just as long as you call me." He hosted a short-running talk show on VH1, and currently hosts the reality television show RuPaul's Drag Race. RuPaul is also known for his hit song "Supermodel".
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- Born
- Nov 17, 1960
San Diego - Also known as
- Ru Paul - Supermodel
- rupaul
- RuPaul Andre Charles
- R.A. Charles
- RuPaul Charles
- Ru Paul
- Andre Charles
- Parents
- Siblings
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- San Diego
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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