Slim Shady

Real Name: Marshall Bruce Mathers III
Date of Birth: October 17th, 1972
Horoscope: Libra
Nationality: American
Relationship Status: Single
Rapper/Producer/Actor

Studio albums

2009 - Relapse 2
Relapse
2004 - Encore
2002 - The Eminem Show
2000 The Marshall Mathers LP
1999 - The Slim Shady LP
1996 - Infinite

2006 - Eminem Presents: The Re-Up
2005 - Curtain Call: The Hits
2003 - The Singles
2002 - 8 Miles Soundtrack

DVD’s

2007 - Live from New York City 2005
2005 - Eminem Presents: The Anger Management
2000 -  E
2000 -  Up In Smoke Tour

Filmography

2009 -  Funny People – Cameo
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2004 – Crank Yankers – Himself
2003 – 50 Cent: The New Breed

2002 – 8 Mile- Jimmy “B-Rabbit” Smith Jr.

2001 – The Wash – Chris
2000 – Up in Smoke Tour

Awards and Nominations

Academy Award for Best Original Song
MTV Movie Award for Best Video from a Film - Lose Yourself
MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance
MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Male Performance
ASCAP Award for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture - Lose Yourself
Critics Choice Award for Best Song - Lose Yourself
Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action Adventure
Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star - Male
BMI Film Award for Music
BMI Film Award for Most Performed Song from a Film - Lose Yourself
Nominated - Golden Globe for Best Original Song from a Motion Picture - Lose Yourself
Nominated - CFCA Award for Most Promising Performer
Nominated - Golden Satellite for Best Original Song - Lose Yourself
Nominated - OFCS for Best Breakthrough Performance
Nominated - PFCS for Best Original Song - Lose Yourself
Nominated - Grammy for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Lose Yourself

Facts about Eminem

When Eminem burst into the scene in 1999, people were immensely surprised. Here was an indisputable lyricist who defied traditional convention, labeling and nomenclature. His debut album The Slim Shady LP, became somewhat of a national anthem for millions of disenfranchised people around the world. He managed to eradicate the traditional stereotypes regarding hip-hop and has steadfastly managed to thwart and upstage the status quo.

• Eminem’s debut albumin 1999 The Slim Shady LP won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
• Following the success of The Slim Shady LP, Eminem launched his own record label: Slim Shadys and signed his first group D12.
• He dropped out of school at the age of 17.
• Eminem’s was a classic rags to riches story- he used to be a dish washer at a restaurant.
• The Slim Shady LP was immensely influenced by Dr. Dre who was one of hte prodecer of the album.
• Eminem possesses the unique talen of unleashing all his emotions into his music in a manner that is sharply distinct from all his peers.
• The Marshall Mathers LP, released in May 2000 sold 1.76 million copies in it’s premiere week, shattering former records of Snoop Doggy Dog and Britney Spears.
• Eminem is infamous for his controversial lyrics which are always delivered ina conversational manner.
• Eminem is credited as the first Caucasian person to be featured on the cover of The Source magazine.
• Not one to shy from controversy, Eminem is infamous for making extremely controversial and mocking comments about popular celebrities.
• The Just Lose It album which parodied aspects of Michael Jackson’s life was so incensive that Michael Jackson made comments about it.
• He has earned several platinum albums for his work.
• After a 5 years released Relapse.
• He was the only featured artist on Jay-Z’s Album Blueprint
• His controversial  video for Superman was barred on national television becames of various scenes where  he was featured naked.
• He is regarded as the 9th greatest hip-hop MC of all time by MTV.
• His music is featured in over 20 films.
• 8 Mile earned more than $51 million in the opening weekend and resulted in $116 Million in the US box office.
• He has sold over 10 million albums.