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Ruben Studdard

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Soundtrack
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Ruben Studdard at an event for American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002)
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The Perfect Gift (2011)
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Ruben Studdard was born on 12 September 1978 in Frankfurt, West Germany. He is an actor and producer, known for American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002), Obsessed (2009) and Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent (2004). He is married to Kristin Moore. They have two children. He was previously married to Surata Zuri McCants.
BornSeptember 12, 1978
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BornSeptember 12, 1978
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002)
    American Idol: The Search for a Superstar
    4.3
    TV Series
    • Soundtrack("The Impossible Dream", "What If", "Sorry 2004", "One Voice", "Guest Judges Medley", "All-Time Classic American Love Songs Medley", "Flying Without Wings", "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now", "A House is Not a Home", "Imagine", "Flying Without Wings", "What the World Needs Now Is Love", "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do", "God Bless the USA", "Duets Medley", "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours", "Smile", "If Ever You're in My Arms Again", "Bee Gees Medley", "Nights on Broadway", "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart", "1960s Medley", "What the World Needs Now Is Love", "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do", "Shine", "Music of My Heart", "Superstar", "All Night Long (All Night)", "The Longest Time", "God Bless the USA", "Just the Way You Are", "All Night Long (All Night)", "Kiss and Say Goodbye", "A Night to Remember", "Boogie Wonderland", "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe", "Where the Blacktop Ends", "God Bless the USA", "Sweet Home Alabama", "Footloose", "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", "A Whole New World", "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave", "Baby I Need Your Loving", "Superstar")
    Ali Larter, Idris Elba, and Beyoncé in Obsessed (2009)
    Obsessed
    5.0
    • Soundtrack("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas")
    • 2009
    Matthew Lillard, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini, Freddie Prinze Jr., Dee Bradley Baker, Scott McNeil, Christopher R. Sumpton, and Neil Fanning in Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent (2004)
    Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent
    5.3
    • Ruben Studdard
    • 2004
    The Second Chance (2006)
    The Second Chance
    6.4
    • Soundtrack("I Surrender All")
    • 2006

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Big Daddy Kane, Lisa Page, Ruben Studdard, Martin Christopher, Piere, and Michael Matthews in I Need A Man (2016)
      I Need A Man
      • David
      • 2016
    • Stakes (2014)
      Stakes
      9.3
      Short
      • Ruben
      • 2014
    • The Perfect Gift (2011)
      The Perfect Gift
      4.1
      • Michael Harris
      • 2011
    • Lifted (2010)
      Lifted
      6.5
      • Pastor Johnson
      • 2010
    • Ciara Feat. Jeezy: Never Ever (2009)
      Ciara Feat. Jeezy: Never Ever
      4.0
      Music Video
      • Ruben Studdard
      • 2009
    • Ali Landry, Natalie Desselle Reid, Jason George, Brian Hooks, Sean Maguire, and Eve in Eve (2003)
      Eve
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Paul
      • 2006
    • All of Us (2003)
      All of Us
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Grown Bobby
      • 2005
    • Charlie Finn, Zachary Knighton, and Rachelle Lefevre in Life on a Stick (2005)
      Life on a Stick
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Bobby
      • 2005
    • James Garner, Katey Sagal, David Spade, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, and Martin Spanjers in Touche pas à mes filles (2002)
      Touche pas à mes filles
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Guy
      • 2005
    • Matthew Lillard, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini, Freddie Prinze Jr., Dee Bradley Baker, Scott McNeil, Christopher R. Sumpton, and Neil Fanning in Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent (2004)
      Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent
      5.3
      • Ruben Studdard
      • 2004
    • Flex Alexander and Kyla Pratt in One on One (2001)
      One on One
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Ruben Studdard
      • 2004
    • Luther Vandross in Luther Vandross: Dance with My Father (2003)
      Luther Vandross: Dance with My Father
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Ruben Studdard
      • 2003

    Producer



    • ViceStyles
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020

    Soundtrack



    • The View (1997)
      The View
      2.4
      TV Series
      • performer: "O Holy Night"
      • 2019
    • Fox & Friends (1998)
      Fox & Friends
      3.0
      TV Series
      • performer: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
      • 2018
    • The Biggest Loser (2004)
      The Biggest Loser
      5.4
      TV Series
      • performer: "Meant to Be"
      • 2014
    • Todd's Pop Song Reviews (2009)
      Todd's Pop Song Reviews
      8.1
      TV Series
      • performer: "Sorry 2004"
      • 2012
    • Ali Larter, Idris Elba, and Beyoncé in Obsessed (2009)
      Obsessed
      5.0
      • performer: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
      • 2009
    • The Second Chance (2006)
      The Second Chance
      6.4
      • performer: "I Surrender All"
      • 2006
    • Come Together Collaborative: Come Together Now (2005)
      Come Together Collaborative: Come Together Now
      Music Video
      • performer: "Come Together Now"
      • 2005
    • Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
      7.9
      TV Special
      • performer: "Every Time Christmas Comes Around", "Don't Save It All for Christmas Day", "Joy to the World"
      • 2004
    • Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002)
      American Idol: The Search for a Superstar
      4.3
      TV Series
      • performer: "The Impossible Dream", "What If"
      • performer: "Sorry 2004"
      • performer: "One Voice", "Guest Judges Medley", "All-Time Classic American Love Songs Medley", "Flying Without Wings", "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" ...
      • 2003–2004
    • Matthew Lillard, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini, Freddie Prinze Jr., Dee Bradley Baker, Scott McNeil, Christopher R. Sumpton, and Neil Fanning in Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent (2004)
      Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent
      5.3
      • performer: "Shining Star"
      • 2004
    • An American Idol Christmas (2003)
      An American Idol Christmas
      4.7
      TV Movie
      • performer: "Blue Christmas"
      • 2003
    • Melissa O'Neil in Canadian Idol (2003)
      Canadian Idol
      3.8
      TV Series
      • performer: "Flying Without Wings"
      • performer: "What the World Needs Now Is Love"
      • 2003

    Videos2

    The Perfect Gift (2011)
    Trailer 1:32
    The Perfect Gift (2011)
    Scooby Doo 2: Monster Unleashed [Scooby Doo 2]
    Trailer 0:31
    Scooby Doo 2: Monster Unleashed [Scooby Doo 2]
    Scooby Doo 2: Monster Unleashed [Scooby Doo 2]
    Trailer 0:31
    Scooby Doo 2: Monster Unleashed [Scooby Doo 2]

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 1.91 m
    • Born
      • September 12, 1978
      • Frankfurt, West Germany
    • Spouses
        Surata Zuri McCantsJune 28, 2008 - April 2012 (divorced)
    • Children
        Olivier
    • Relatives
      • Kevin Studdard(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Appeared in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from New York City
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 1 Interview
      • 4 Articles
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      2003 American Idol Winner!
    • Quotes
      I want to be around for a long time. I don't want to be a one-hit wonder. I want to make sure I continue to make good music that my mom and everybody around me can be proud of.
    • Trademark
        His 205 jersey which represents Birmingham area code
    • Nicknames
      • Ruu
      • The Velvet Teddy Bear
      • Chris

    FAQ

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    • How old is Ruben Studdard?
      46 years old
    • When was Ruben Studdard born?
      September 12, 1978
    • Where was Ruben Studdard born?
      Frankfurt, West Germany
    • What is Ruben Studdard's birth name?
      Christopher Ruben Studdard
    • How tall is Ruben Studdard?
      6 feet 3 inches, or 1.91 meters

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