The Many Faces of Donald Glover

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Donald Glover is a modern renaissance man with talents in acting, writing, music, and stand-up. But Donald's incredible skillset comes at a price -- one of which being an inability to stay still. Raised as a Jehovah's Witness, without creativity in the household, Glover's inspiring rise to stardom is a story full of unrelenting passion, sacrifice, and many difficult choices.
As the creator of Atlanta, This is America, Because the Internet and Awaken My Love, as well as the beloved character of Community's Troy Barnes, there's something for everyone to appreciate. But what does it take to reach the heights of Childish Gambino himself?
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0:00 - Who is Donald Glover?
0:43 - Teenage Donald
1:47 - Forming Derrick Comedy
2:35 - Writing for 30 Rock
3:45 - Community
5:09 - Multi-tasking
6:50 - Leaving Community
8:13 - Because the Internet
9:26 - Awaken, My Love!
10:31 - This is America
12:41 - Atlanta
15:09 - The Many Faces of Donald Glover
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@slamzam 10 ай бұрын

I love how he didn’t restrict himself to one path. He’s proof that humans are limitless in the potential they can create.

@leaguillermo4454 9 ай бұрын

well said

@Hoopsallday24 7 ай бұрын

When I found out he was childish gambino 🤯🤯

@zinnia5659 7 ай бұрын

@@Hoopsallday24I thought the internet was jokingly because I couldn’t believe someone could do so many thing, SO WELL

@randomdude189 5 ай бұрын

He’s not talented

@basic6735 5 ай бұрын

@@randomdude189 Bad bait

@Leafcane Жыл бұрын

This man's list of talents is incredible: - Writer - Actor - Director - Stand-up comedian - Rapper - Freestyler - Singer - Voice actor - Producer Most people dream of doing one of these things but Gambino is absolutely in a league of his own..

@Santiago_RS Жыл бұрын

Yeah Donald Glover is the definition of genius. He can do it all

@theawemazingcrew9702 Жыл бұрын

And he excels in all of those too. He's the best in his craft, and his craft is kind of everything. That's insane

@kewdow105 Жыл бұрын

Singer as well

@foljs5858 Жыл бұрын

Let's not forget: Nepo baby, industry plant, kid with connections and money to spend on productions and ghostwriters for a creative career, critic's pet - so many talents!

@matty_daddy Жыл бұрын

@@foljs5858 agreed. His music career? Just paid people to make it for him. Born in California with connections and a wealthy family. I don’t think that takes much effort to be successful

@scout4363 Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy you can make a 16 minute video feel like a fully fledged documentary

@10umarkhan 4 ай бұрын

Fr 🪄

@starswirI Жыл бұрын

i knew you werent going to mention adventure time because its such a small part in donalds story, but adventure time is where i found out about him. he played marshall lee a couple times, and even sung a song in an episode, and was SO DAMN GOOD AT IT. this man can really do ANYTHING from acting, comedy, screenplay, AND voice acting. hes such a cool human being.

@j.f.1982 Жыл бұрын

That was Donald? No f way

@Kirsten4260 Жыл бұрын

OMG that’s how I discovered him too lol I remember having a crush on Marshall Lee as a kid half of the reason was because of his voice 😂 the song lowkey slapped tho

@KaGeeSandamukal Жыл бұрын

Man's a genius!!!

@lucar9873 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea that was Donald Glover!

@RoyBeerZ Жыл бұрын

Oh my god. This is such an awesome additional information

@JudithAffran Жыл бұрын

"No one is going to outdo you at being you". -Donald Glover . Loved this so much!

@rydz656 10 ай бұрын

He lost a lot of cred when he fucked with Lando.

@robertolopez1537 4 ай бұрын

@rydz656 To be fair, that's miniscule to everything he's achieved. Also, it's a modern Star Wars movie under the mouse, it was bond to be underwhelming.

@dijek Жыл бұрын

The quality of your work is UNBELIEVABLE. You are CRIMINALLY underrated. Excited to see you grow. We were here before he became famous!

@DodfordYT Жыл бұрын

That means a ton! Lots of time and effort goes into these, happy it's appreciated :)

@dijek Жыл бұрын

@@DodfordYT Of course man. Keep up the incredible work!

@edgeyace4779 Жыл бұрын

i Undoubtably agreee with this. This video is so inspiring and come together super nicely.

@Ludovicus1769 Жыл бұрын

I have looked it up, and being underrated is in fact not illegal.

@aaronwebb9379 Жыл бұрын

Sameee

@begaydocrime9953 Жыл бұрын

The way he took his career in many directions and succeeded in basically everything is so inspiring to me as an artist that have many different things I wanna do in art

@pastelpinksparrow9436 8 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@silas1173 Жыл бұрын

I did a research paper on Donald Glover, and it was one of the hardest thing I have ever had to do in school. The fact that you not only made a 16 minute video about him, but also put in some absolutely amazing editing is just incredible. You are one of the best youtubers on the platform right now.

@ewan897 Жыл бұрын

Donald is easily one of the greatest and most versatile artists of our generation. A true genius mind that still fails to get as much appreciation as he should.

@Zarihaellia Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@ytyoungrichnhigh Жыл бұрын

one of the greatest/smartest hip-hop artists of all time.

@joela8979 Жыл бұрын

and this man isn't ganna stop anytime so

@joostverra9130 Жыл бұрын

Camp was pretty cringe though, did not feel authentic at all. From then on he got better.

@NobodiesFan Ай бұрын

This is America!

@NerdOut Жыл бұрын

This was an incredibly well done video, you earned yourself a new subscriber!

@Fyrestare Жыл бұрын

No replies for nerdout?!

@Bludlungg Жыл бұрын

@@Fyrestare even after that it’s just us

@Inferno.X Жыл бұрын

YO NERD OUTTT

@jaycesar94 Жыл бұрын

👍🏽👍🏽

@UhhhGoblin Жыл бұрын

I was just about to type this, ill just like yours

@lgolem09l 9 ай бұрын

He is the antithesis to popculture, where fans always just want "more of the same" from a creator. He is showing that having something wildly new every time is the best thing ever. Can't wait for what he does next that I don't expect.

@NadirBoxer Жыл бұрын

i always just thought childish gambino as childish gambino nothing more, till my friend introduced me to community, and it just open doors to doors and proud to say im so proud to see how much hes grown as a person and as a writer, actor and director. im wishing nothing but the best for him hes an inspiration really.

@RoyBeerZ Жыл бұрын

To me it was the opposite. When he left Community I was heart-broken. When he popped up on my radar again with This is America, I initially disregarded him as "just another controversial rapper" lol Just to think how wrong I was

@michaeladkins6 Ай бұрын

@@RoyBeerZ I was always a fan of Community. Hated that it was cancelled. In 2017, they started playing Redbone, It sounded a lot like R&B I grew up with in the early 70. I immediately didnt like it .Dont know why. Every time I heard the song, I liked it better. The song wore me down. One day, it was on the radio and I finally looked up to see who Childish Gambino was. Donald Glover. He was on his second series, Atlanta, He had written for 30Rock. Anyway, I didnt like This Is America as much as Redbone which I love now.

@diya.joseph Жыл бұрын

donald glover is a genius. i can’t believe that one person can be this talented at every kind of entertainment. genuinely so impressive

@MaxFosh Жыл бұрын

brilliant once again, Dodford

@salxh Жыл бұрын

Rise of Sillyism, doc soon?

@DodfordYT Жыл бұрын

big luv max

@danielharries3240 Жыл бұрын

Omg it’s the richest man in the world

@goobachev Жыл бұрын

silly to the max

@aandimgone Жыл бұрын

On the first day, God created the silly and the sillier.

@willienelsongonzalez4609 6 ай бұрын

Donald Glover is without a doubt a human tsunami of creativity. I’d lose my mind if the Star Wars franchise actually made a stand alone Lando Calrissian film. Would love to see an episode on Will Poulter. He’s genuinely a fascinating actor whose career is going from strength to strength. The dude grinds away and he’s definitely one of the actors who will pave his own road ahead.

@JordanWelch Жыл бұрын

Great vid Donald's a legend

@LucasDW08 5 ай бұрын

yoooo big fan

@itsdavidmora Жыл бұрын

This was a real gift to recieve. It's inspiring to see the story of someone who let their creativity evolve so boldly. The video feels beautifully crafted & dense with ideas & feeling. I feel like I'm walking away with a deeper understanding of Donald, but also something even deeper I can't quite articulate about what it means to be creative. Thank you.

@SeanOulashin Жыл бұрын

I am literally beside myself at your ability to always level up. Team Dodford forever

@DodfordYT Жыл бұрын

Big love Seano. Out West 4 Life

@HavocAlive Жыл бұрын

Your editing is punchy but doesnt sacrifice flow. The scripting is solid, concise and it is constantly towing the line between building tension and delivering relief. You should be exceptionally proud of yourself! I learned a lot from this about DG and enjoyed every second of it.

@littlemissliv100 Жыл бұрын

I’m always so inspired by Glover because he doesn’t fit nicely into a little box. He’s limitless. He shows that it’s possible to be and do anything.

@DannyCarrlol01 Жыл бұрын

as an aspiring filmmaker myself, this might just be the best production, writing and research for a youtube video i’ve ever seen. cultivating and inspiring from the first second. thank you youtube for recommending this to me!

@powerplant. Жыл бұрын

A genuinely inspirational story for anyone that has ever felt like they don't belong. He and Tyler the Creator really embody the same unrelenting creativity to me, I see a lot of parallels between them. I'd love to see them work together. No matter the field of the project, you just know it would be breathtaking. Something that has stayed with me ever since Camp released is the outro to That Power. "I told you something. It was just for you and you told everybody. So I learned to cut out the middle man, make it all for everybody, always. Everybody can't turn around and tell everybody. Everybody already knows - I told them."

@ZyxthePest Жыл бұрын

They guest stared together on an episode of Regular Show.

@bena.mester6238 Жыл бұрын

blah &;)

@luisagf1385 10 ай бұрын

I remembered when I discovered Childish Gambino through this is America. As a recent immigrant to the U.S. at the time, the music video perfectly encapsulated the raw fear I had and pure delusion that all Americans seemed to live in. Watching the video was a sigh of relief: "I'm not crazy, people really ARE ignoring all of this chaos around us." I am now watching Community for the first time and discovering a face of Donald that I never had--a funny, great actor that puts his heart into the silliest and deepest scenes alike. I had no idea he barely had any tv experience prior to the show! As an aspiring writer, I think the most touching lesson I've taken from Donald is that last sentence: "no one is going to outdo you at being you." Be yourself, and, most importantly, believe in yourself.

@soumyachandrakar8697 11 ай бұрын

I didn't expect to get so inspired by his thought process. The idea that you can do anything you want to. It's so simple yet mind-blowing. Thanks for making this video. Great storytelling and editing 🤍

@niteghost04 Жыл бұрын

My guy your are a documentary genius! this video took me for such an awesome ride. The kind of research you do and ur editing style with ur soothing perfect voice over mixed with such fast paced yet not too fast story telling covering all the points in detail AND THAT TOO IN JUST UNDER 16 Minutes! its just so awesome man i love your work. Keep it up man and best of luck for your future. Hope your talent gets recognised by billions around the world

@DodfordYT Жыл бұрын

such a kind comment! this made my day. really, really appreciate the support, thank you 🫶

@fauxdauteur Жыл бұрын

This video summarizes why Donald Glover is my favorite artist of all time because he's mastered so many mediums and never settled on fitting into a "box". Plus, besides J. Cole, he's like the only black "rapper" of his generation that graduated from college, showing that you don't have to completely drop everything in your life to pursue a career in the arts/entertainment if you have the talent, work ethic, and at the right place at the right time. This was a fantastic video, Dodford!!

@sanderuksti4559 11 ай бұрын

Donald is a creative mastermind and what I think will add to his legacy even more is the fact, that Atlanta introduced us to three actors who in 30 years we will look back at as legends in zazie, Bryan Thyree and Lakeith (even though he was more known at the time).

@losrin5447 Жыл бұрын

the world always tells us to stick to one thing or we'll fail and it creates so much anxiety. Donald's story is truly inspiring because sometimes you really gotta let go and do something you love, believe in yourself and take that risk. sticking to something you don't even enjoy doesn't get you very far.. and thank you for making this video. it is well put together, packed with information but not too long

@mollywithak1697 Жыл бұрын

I had never heard of Donald Glover till my high school English teacher had us do a class discussion/analysis of “This is America”, but the man’s like an actual genius

@TraceJohnson Жыл бұрын

i never knew he did this much until now. so much respect for him now after seeing this

@Astigmaniac Жыл бұрын

Watched this on my tv, thought this was a damn BBC documentary. The quality of this video is just awesome. You're criminally underrated man. Big ups

@TooTurntTony Жыл бұрын

might need you to edit my videos 😂 your work is insane 🤝

@Helloooo207 4 ай бұрын

Tony’s got good video taste 🤣

@spl1nt3rz Жыл бұрын

donald glover has always been one of those artists that you just always remember. he's honestly such an inspiration to me.

@Caanths Жыл бұрын

I love the effort and care you put into these videos. Another great instalment

@DodfordYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@parthl Жыл бұрын

there is nothing i love more than watching an unreasonably good youtube documentary. amazing job.

@violetswirls Жыл бұрын

i would watch a documentary about him he's incredibly talented and seems so genuine, there's no one else rly doing it like he is

@Ryuu28_voidgames Жыл бұрын

This video didn’t feel like it was 16 minutes long, it felt like almost an hour! But not in a bad way! Your video hooked me and was so entertaining it felt wayyy longer than it was. Also the editing and script were top notch!

@CallumCurryYT Жыл бұрын

Wow. Another insane entry of the Dodford Docuseries! Seriously loved how you used what would be traditionally seen as an intro as your outro there at the end. Keep it up 🙌

@DodfordYT Жыл бұрын

huge advocate for going full circle. thank you callum! this means a ton

@spookuly Жыл бұрын

Dude this video is absolutely insane; the editing and the background music - it all ties together really well like an awesome documentary! respect for that ‘cause this is such a good video

@Raumplestomp 5 ай бұрын

I saw the short and realized that I missed this banger of a video. I absolutely adore Donald Glover. Atlanta Is one of the few perfect TV shows.

@goinggoinggone4208 Жыл бұрын

I’m in awe of how inspiring of an homage this is- really beautifully told. I can’t believe how few views this has

@TejasHullur Жыл бұрын

UNREAL video. The ending gave me chills

@s_333 Жыл бұрын

i will always be such a huge fan of Donald Glover. he's incredible. i listened to his music as a teen (i still do as an adult. it's nostalgic now honestly), really enjoyed Community, and i'm a HUGE fan of the show Atlanta. so sad it came to an end, but the ending was perfect. this video was so amazing! i'm definitely going to be looking into more of his work.

@extrazest966 Жыл бұрын

I kept getting this video in my recommended and finally decided to watch. I am amazed by the high production of your work and cant wait to see what you do next!

@SashaCole Жыл бұрын

The skit reflecting in Tina's glasses at 2:46 is genius

@SteveNatto Жыл бұрын

The quality on this video is insane! Can't imagine how long it took to make, but the intent doesn't go unnoticed! This should easily clear 1M+ views!

@DUBUND3AD Жыл бұрын

Out of aboug 600ish channel subs, you are one if 3 channels that I havd bell notifications for. Love your stuff man, keep it up

@aminakamran6969 5 ай бұрын

I still love watching his stand up special. This guy is multitalented on a different level!

@ItsYaBoyle Жыл бұрын

Genuinely one of the best creators on the platform, no doubt at all

@HikrisDopl Жыл бұрын

You could say that he fits into every role he plays like a glove

@WhosIshe Жыл бұрын

Your writing style and editing kept me absolutely on my heels and captivated by the video, amazing work.

@lisavanggg Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to watch this video. Again & again. It is brilliant & insanely well edited. Thank-you!

@ZedEdge Жыл бұрын

Impeccable production on this video. Not just packed with information, but with countless visual and audio references to make it all so easy to absorb - especially with how focused each beat of the script was. And on top of that, the pacing, music and inflection took it beyond information - it become a real story. World-class work.

@MrLucas35 Жыл бұрын

the editing and the way you present stuff always facinates me, i am just waiting for your channel to boom so hard so that people will now what crazy content catalogue you have. 🔥🚀also saw your after effects animation in mrbeast video super happy you got to work on that project.

@xx_ethereal_autumn_xx Ай бұрын

this is so well done! it was better than some of the things ive watched on tv and everything was just perfect. i was engaged the entire way through and props to you dude this is a masterpiece

@MalkiaPenelopeN Жыл бұрын

This is unbelievable, I’d heard of childish gambino, never quite listened to his music, then I watched community didn’t really think much of it but this is amazing. This is so inspirational and i feel really proud of Daniel. So much respect for him

@cptkman Жыл бұрын

Atlanta turned into my favorite thing he’s ever made and it’s crazy because he’s done so much. Can’t wait to see what the future holds

@OfficialTheoryY Жыл бұрын

The editing, scripting, intro, outro, idea, everything is just absolutely amazing. Well done, man. You inspire me to try and create documentaries as good as this. Youve taught me something new about an outro: make it actually enticing bc ppl remember the beginning and end more than anything

@arianeflytrap4141 Жыл бұрын

A genius who definitely puts in all the work.🖤 I first learned about him because of the song TIA before I watched Community and seeing a younger version of him. He has a very special place in my heart. He deserves all the love and recognition. He had the power of a messiah.

@ananasta5 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching Guava Island without being really familiar with Donald's career and I was so impressed by this short film. His song Feels like Summer is one of my favorite songs of all time, sound is soothing and calm makes me wanna cry for some reason. He's truly man of many talents, I will watch Atlanta fo sho

@pamelaj3214 Жыл бұрын

First let me say this video is top tier! Pure perfection my eyes just absorbed lol. Also, that last quote “no one can outdo you at being you” struck a nerve with me cause it’s so simple but so true. We try so hard to be like others, but we should just focus on being ourselves to the max and that’s it. Damn… I’m feeling so inspired right now lol. Thanks for the vid! ❤

@LewisGerschwitz Жыл бұрын

Incredible that you just keep getting better and better with each release Dodford. Great video.

@ryancarter2959 5 ай бұрын

Can’t remember the last time I hit the subscribe button this quickly. Incredibly well done video essay.

@sourgang2110 Жыл бұрын

I found you through his Corridor Crew video essay and it's been so great seeing you grow in popularity in real time

@MADD-MANX Жыл бұрын

For a video that has such a HIGH quality, I was expecting this channel to have at least 100k subs but I was surprised that it's just reaching 40k. What an well crafted video, with Donald being one of my favorites artist & all, it was obvious I was going to click on it because I'm inspired by his creativity. Keep up the good work. This will have 1million views soon enough!👍🏽

@mmoogl3547 Жыл бұрын

This video is damn inspiring. Not just because of the person it's about, but because of how well it's made. Nice job man.

@flyinggorilla7108 Ай бұрын

really great video, top notch editing and just the overall writing made it feel like a documentary well done dude

@vishnubrahmandam8502 Жыл бұрын

The quality of this video is top-notch. The work that went into it is so evident. Immediately subbed!

@animeaugie Жыл бұрын

Criminally underrated! Fantastic video I seriously strive for this type of quality later down the line! Well done!

@lalitpandey5246 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen more refined piece of writing & editing come together. It's like I didn't know Donald Grover before this video and now I know everything about him.

@scoobertmcruppert2915 6 ай бұрын

Just bouncing around your videos this morning…and damn, they are all so well done. Bravo!

@nati1514 5 ай бұрын

thanks for making this video on him

@TejPatel Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most inspiring things I’ve watched in forever thank you for telling this story

@joannakluczynska3155 Жыл бұрын

The quality of this (as well as your other videos) is crazy good, incredibly well done! The editing, storytelling, pacing, music, just everything is perfect. Keep going man, I'm rooting for you and waiting to see your channel grow!

@Dailyciid 2 ай бұрын

it's one thing to do or be several things, but it's another to be talented and successful at all.. like the amount of talent he has is insane. Well done on summarizing this artist in 16 min in the most creative way 👏

@relentless4843 12 күн бұрын

Its crazy honestly. Alot of people in the entertainment industry eventually try to branch out to some form of music but most of it just sucks. Gambino is genuinely an amazing artist who i listen to on rotation. He can do anything. Writing, music, acting, ... Its insane.

@wealthwhispers Жыл бұрын

Legit got chills watching this, great job Dodford

@javierois8612 Жыл бұрын

bruh, you just keep leveling up your editing and storytelling abilities. much love.

@giovannistefanoni5748 Жыл бұрын

Top tier, 10 / 10 documentary. Subscribed after the 3rd minute of this video. Consice, informative, and entertaining. Brilliant work, Dadford.

@PAWfessionalTennis Жыл бұрын

Good gosh, your videos are so good. I'm enjoying them a lot and trying to learn from your editing style. Subscribed!

@cryism7798 Жыл бұрын

i’ve never seen such a well done comprehensive timeline on donald glover, then was shocked to see you were at 1m views at least! this is a work of art about another work of art and i just adore it

@LiamStevens Жыл бұрын

That was exceptional! I am fascinated by Donalds story, but I think I may be more amazed by the level at which you executed the story! Great work haha

@YoFonzz Жыл бұрын

Wow man this was beautiful and so inspiring to watch. Thank you for taking the time to share this amazing video.

@jemmac2009 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this. Your video is incredible and your attention to detail is affecting. I’ve always loved Donald Glover and such a respectful video history/spotlight you’ve made here 👏🏼👏🏼

@n8urm852 Жыл бұрын

How is EVERY video you do so good. The edits the research and execution are all incredible

@THX0001 Жыл бұрын

As always this bloody good underrated KZfaqr/ editor comes up with a very interesting video! As always top notch work, Dodford!!!

@FelixEA Жыл бұрын

This and your Nardwuar videos are genuinely some of my favorite ones. Keep up the excellent deep dives into these and other figures and cases.

@serchmaabaatarchuluun5761 Жыл бұрын

I came here with no expectations but you blew my mind. I feel like i just watched a Netflix documentary cause what you made is soooo good. You just gained a subscriber.

@darcyam Жыл бұрын

listening to childish gambino for the first time then finding out it was him was a real full circle moment for me

@tianab1195 Жыл бұрын

this is remarkable! all doc videos should take your style, it's so well made and so interesting. thank you for sharing this with the rest of us

@absurdhero144 Жыл бұрын

This man is a jack of none, master of many. Truly inspirational and I love his mindset of not slowing down, not settling, going for whatever he wants, and putting in the effort and the love for the craft EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. A polymath of our generation. An artist in many forms. I love Donald, man. He came from under a very very low glass ceiling.....the pressure built to critical and he erupted with creativity. Bravo. Truly.

@cryptghoul Жыл бұрын

i only knew glover as an actor and a musician, i had no idea how much hes actually done. until i watched this video. thank you Dodford, great video

@DSARM Жыл бұрын

What a video. Wow!!! As the self-proclaimed #1 fan of DG, this truly spoke to me. You absolutely crushed it. Well done!!!

@Tyoxy Жыл бұрын

You did such a great job with this video man. I'm always looking forward to your content!

@leamoore64 3 ай бұрын

This was genuinely inspirational

@john-touma 5 ай бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen on the internet.

@jakemcmahan7708 Жыл бұрын

Most slept on KZfaqr right now

@dijek Жыл бұрын

SO true.

@DodfordYT Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Jake :)

@thelevilopez Жыл бұрын

another amazing video! appreciate the effort and pure hours of hard work you spend on creating this work, keep it up!

@timlett99 Жыл бұрын

You'll always hear artists or actors also labeled as writers, producers, directors etc and often they're shallow titles, Gambino legitimately did all of those things and more to the highest degree and I don't know if we will ever see someone do what he’s done again.

@kile1058 Жыл бұрын

The best all around performer of our generation by far. Everything he touches is golden, excited to see what paths he forges for himself in the future