Ludacris
Biography
Date of Birth 11 September 1977, Champaign, Illinois, USA Birth Name Christopher Brian Bridges Height 5' 7¾" (1.72 m) Ludacris was born Christopher Brian Bridges in Champaign, Illinois the son of Roberta Shields and Wayne Brian Bridges. Being of both African American and Native American descent. Early in his elementary years his family lived in Champaign, Illinois. At nine years old, he started rapping. He attended Emerson Middle School and eventually Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year where he first met his most important musical influence, famed poet Justin Ryan Fyfe. Furthermore, his family moved to live in Atlanta, Georgia and in this time his father exposed him to all kinds of music ranging from Hip Hop to Rock. In Alanta, Georgia he attended Banneker High School. He is also a graduate of Georgia State University. In 2000 he got his breakthrough with his album titled "Back for the First Time" which reached 3x platinum. All albums following have either been 2x or 3x platinum, with his first film appearance being 2 Fast 2 Furious which was a success. Other film appearances include Crash and Hustle & Flow.
Fast & Furious 9
Tej
Fast Five
Tej (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
2 Fast 2 Furious
Tej (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
John Henry
Hell
The Heart of the Game
Narrator
End of the Road
Reggie (as Chris Bridges)
The Ride
Eldridge Buultjens
The Industry
Himself
Self
Fast X: Part 2
Tej
Wicked: Event Special
Self
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Self - Special Guest
Dashing Through the Snow
Eddie
Fast X
Tej (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
End of the Road
Reggie (as Chris Bridges)
You're Watching Video Music Box
Self (archive footage)
The 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Fast & Furious 9
Tej
John Henry
Hell
Self
The Ride
Eldridge Buultjens
Show Dogs
Max (voice)
The Fate of the Furious
Tej Parker (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow
Narrator (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Furious Seven
Tej (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
Self - Roaster
Furious 7: Talking Fast
Himself - 'Tej' (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Justin Bieber's Believe
Self
Fast & Furious 6
Tej (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
New Year's Eve
Brendan
Breakaway
Himself (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Himself
Self
Fast Five
Tej (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Himself
No Strings Attached
Wallace (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Self
Gamer
Humanz Brother (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Max Payne
Lt. Jim Bravura (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
RocknRolla
Mickey (as Chris Bridges)
Fred Claus
DJ Donnie (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Katt Williams: American Hustle
Himself
Wrestlemania 23
Ludacris
The Bros.
Himself
Ali Rap
Himself
The Heart of the Game
Narrator
Oscarverleihung 2006
Himself - Presenter: Song Performance 'It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp' (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Beef III
Himself (archive footage)
Hustle & Flow
Skinny Black
Ciara - Goodies: Videos & More
Himself (segment "Oh")
The Industry
Himself
Crash
Anthony (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Lil' Pimp
Weathers (voice)
2 Fast 2 Furious
Tej (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
American Rap Stars
Self
The Wash
Customer
Usher - Rhythm City Vol. 1 - Caught Up
Himself (segment "Yeah!")
