Cool C

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Biography

An associate of Philadelphia’s Hilltop Hustlers staff, Great C’s laid-back rhymes are best heard in the 1989 singles “We Gotta Habit” and “Glamorous Life.” He produced his single debut in 1987 with “Juice Crew Dis,” a monitor that gained interest for its pictures taken at the brand new York-based crew operate by influential manufacturer Marley Marl (including heavyweights Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane). A set of 1988 singles for Hilltop and Town Beat landed Great C a agreement with Atlantic, where he released his two full-length single albums, I Gotta Habit (1989) and Existence within the Ghetto (1990). A few years later on, he place his solo profession aside to become listed on C.E.B. with Best Eaze and Steady B. The trio released Countin’ Limitless Standard bank on Ruffhouse in 1993. His existence took a extreme downward slide a couple of years later on, when he was discovered guilty of murdering a Philadelphia officer during a standard bank robbery attempt. He was sentenced to loss of life by lethal shot but was granted multiple remains of execution.

Quick Facts

Full Name Cool C

Profession Rapper, Singer

Nationality American

IMDB http://imdb.com/name/nm0355910

Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000126647

Music Songs Glamorous Life, Juice Crew Dis, Down to the Grissle, C Is Cool, I Gotta Habit, Ya Feeling Alright, Get Loose On, Hilltop Scope, All Hell Freeze, Pump It Up Now, Hilltop Scope II, Life in the Ghetto, Takin’ No Shorts, Star of the Show, Watch Your Back, Back N Forth, Enemy Territory, If You Really Love Me, Agony of Defeat, For Your Information, I’m Not Impressed, Mind Ya Bizness, Mary Go Round, Pump It Now, Carousel Chanel, Shining Star, Opening, Answers, Genesis, Back ’n’ Forth

Albums I Gotta Habit, Life in the Ghetto, Star of the Show

#	Fact
1	He had an older sister who died before he was born.
2	Originally, he wanted to be a lawyer.
3	His publicist is Craig Bankey.
4	Battling Hodgkin's lymphoma and the disease is in remission [January 13, 2010].
5	Attended Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina, the same school attended by actress Emily Procter, actor William Joyner, and editor Hughes Winborne.
6	Married Dexter (2006) co-star, Jennifer Carpenter, on December 31, 2008 at Big Sur, California. They divorced on December 2, 2011.
7	Ex-wife Jennifer Carpenter plays his sister on Dexter (2006).
8	MFA in Acting - New York University, Tisch School of the Arts (1996).
9	Appeared on Broadway alongside ex-wife, Amy Spanger, in the revival of Chicago. He played Billy Flynn, and she played Roxie Hart.
10	Ex-wife Amy Spanger is a stage actress who's starred on Broadway in "Kiss Me Kate," "Tick...tick... BOOM!," and Boston production of "Rent.".
11	His father died of cancer when he was 11.
12	Graduate of Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, 1993.
13	An accomplished theater actor who has starred in nearly a dozen major off-Broadway plays.

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Felt	2017	post-production	John Dean
The Gettysburg Address	2016	Documentary post-production	Leonard Swett (voice)
After Adderall	2016		Director
Christine	2016/I		George
Star vs. the Forces of Evil	2015	TV Series	Toffee
Justice League: Gods and Monsters	2015	Video	Batman Kirk Langstrom (voice)
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles	2015	TV Mini-Series	Batman Kirk Langstrom
Cold in July	2014		Dane
Dexter	2006-2013	TV Series	Dexter Morgan
The River	2013/I	Short	The Guru
Kill Your Darlings	2013		David Kammerer
Ruth & Erica	2012	TV Series	Tom
Dexter: Early Cuts	2009-2012	TV Series	Dexter Morgan
CollegeHumor Originals	2011	TV Series	Bryan
The Trouble with Bliss	2011		Morris Bliss
Peep World	2010		Jack Meyerwitz
Gamer	2009		Ken Castle
Dexter the Game	2009	Video Game	Dexter Morgan (voice)
How to Spoon with Michael C. Hall	2009	Short	Narrator (voice)
Mysteries of the Freemasons	2006	TV Movie documentary	Narrator (voice)
Six Feet Under	2001-2005	TV Series	David Fisher
Bereft	2004		Jonathan
Paycheck	2003		Agent Klein

Producer

Title	Year	Status
Dexter		TV Series executive producer - 60 episodes, 2009 - 2013 co-executive producer - 12 episodes, 2008
Dexter: Early Cuts		TV Series executive producer - 11 episodes, 2010 - 2012 producer - 1 episode, 2010
The Edge of Things	2009	Documentary executive producer

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
Six Feet Under	2001-2004	TV Series performer - 6 episodes

Director

Title	Year	Status	Character
Dexter	2013	TV Series 1 episode

Miscellaneous

Title	Year	Status	Character
Hitler's War	2005	TV Series documentary narrator - 2005

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert	2015	TV Series	Himself
Late Night with Seth Meyers	2014	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Live with Kelly and Michael	2007-2014	TV Series	Himself - Guest
The Broadway.com Show	2014	TV Series	Himself
Years of Living Dangerously	2014	TV Series documentary	Himself
Le grand journal de Canal+	2014	TV Series documentary	Himself
Watch What Happens: Live	2014	TV Series	Himself
Today	2014	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Stem Cell Universe with Stephen Hawking	2014	TV Movie documentary	Himself - Narrator (voice)
Conan	2011-2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Made in Hollywood	2013	TV Series	Himself
Reel Junkie	2013	TV Series	Himself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson	2012-2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Up Close with Carrie Keagan	2009-2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Larry King Now	2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
The Hour	2013	TV Series	Himself
The Daily Show	2002-2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Jerry Stahl Rides Dirty with Ben Stiller, Jason Schwartzman, Michael C. Hall & Flea	2013	Short	Himself
The Writers' Room	2013	TV Series	Himself / Dexter Morgan
Stroumboulopoulos	2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!	2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show	2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Literary Death Match	2012	Video short	Himself - Judge
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards	2012	TV Special	Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
America in Primetime	2011	TV Series documentary	Himself Dexter Morgan David Fisher
Vietnam in HD	2011	TV Series documentary	Himself - Narrator
Rove LA	2011	TV Series	Himself
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards	2011	TV Special	Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Light the Night Walk PSA	2011	Video short	Himself
17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards	2011	TV Special	Himself
The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards	2011	TV Special	Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon	2010	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman	2010	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Stand Up to Cancer	2010	TV Special	Himself
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards	2010	TV Special	Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards	2010	TV Special	Himself
Inside the Game: Controlling Gamer	2010	Video documentary	Himself
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards	2010	TV Special	Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Tavis Smiley	2009	TV Series	Himself - Guest
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards	2009	TV Special	Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers	2009	TV Special	Himself - Audience (uncredited)
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross	2009	TV Series	Himself - Guest
El hormiguero	2009	TV Series	Himself - Guest
15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards	2009	TV Special	Himself - Nominee: Best Male Actor in a Drama Series
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards	2009	TV Special	Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Scream Awards 2008	2008	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Infanity	2008	TV Series documentary	Himself
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards	2008	TV Special	Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	2003-2008	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Reinventando Hollywood	2008	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Entertainment Tonight	2007	TV Series	Himself
13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards	2007	TV Special	Himself
E! Live from the Red Carpet	2007	TV Series	Himself
The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards	2007	TV Special	Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Showtime Championship Boxing	2006	TV Series	Himself
Life and Loss: The Impact of 'Six Feet Under'	2006	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Broadway: The American Musical	2004	TV Mini-Series documentary	Himself
10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards	2004	TV Special	Himself
The View	2002	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Showboy	2002		Himself - Actor, 'Six Feet Under' (as Michael Hall)
The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards	2002	TV Special documentary	Himself - Audience Member

Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
¡Pechos fuera!	2009	TV Movie documentary
Sexo en serie	2008	TV Movie documentary	Dexter Morgan

Won awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie	Award shared with
2012	TV Guide Award	TV Guide Awards	Favorite Actor	Dexter (2006)
2011	Dorian Award	Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA)	TV Drama Performance of the Year	Dexter (2006)
2010	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2010	Golden Globe	Golden Globes, USA	Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama	Dexter (2006)
2010	Gold Derby TV Award	Gold Derby Awards	Drama Lead Actor	Dexter (2006)
2010	Golden Nymph	Monte-Carlo TV Festival	Outstanding Actor - Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2008	Gold Derby TV Award	Gold Derby Awards	Drama Lead Actor	Dexter (2006)
2007	TCA Award	Television Critics Association Awards	Individual Achievement in Drama	Dexter (2006)
2007	Saturn Award	Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA	Best Actor in a Television Program	Dexter (2006)
2007	Satellite Award	Satellite Awards	Best Actor in a Series, Drama	Dexter (2006)
2005	Golden Nymph	Monte-Carlo TV Festival	Outstanding Actor - Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)
2004	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)	· Lauren Ambrose · Frances Conroy · Ben Foster · Rachel Griffiths · Peter Krause · Peter Macdissi · Justina Machado · Freddy Rodríguez · Mathew St. Patrick · Lili Taylor · Rainn Wilson
2003	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)	· Lauren Ambrose · Frances Conroy · Rachel Griffiths · Peter Krause · Freddy Rodríguez · Mathew St. Patrick

Nominated awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie	Award shared with
2016	BTVA Voice Acting Award	Behind the Voice Actors Awards	Breakthrough Voice Actor of the Year
2014	People's Choice Award	People's Choice Awards, USA	Favorite TV Anti-Hero	Dexter (2006)
2013	TV Guide Award	TV Guide Awards	Favorite Actor	Dexter (2006)
2013	Saturn Award	Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA	Best Actor on Television	Dexter (2006)
2012	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2012	Saturn Award	Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA	Best Actor on Television	Dexter (2006)
2012	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2012	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)	· Billy Brown · Jennifer Carpenter · Josh Cooke · Aimee Garcia · Colin Hanks · Desmond Harrington · Rya Kihlstedt · C.S. Lee · Edward James Olmos · James Remar · Lauren Luna Vélez · David Zayas
2011	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)	· Jennifer Carpenter · April L. Hernandez · Desmond Harrington · Maria Doyle Kennedy · C.S. Lee · Jonny Lee Miller · James Remar · Julia Stiles · Lauren Luna Vélez · Peter Weller · David Zayas
2011	Golden Globe	Golden Globes, USA	Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama	Dexter (2006)
2011	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2011	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Drama Series	Dexter (2006)	· John Goldwyn (executive producer) · Sara Colleton (executive producer) · Chip Johannessen (executive producer) · Manny Coto (executive producer) · Scott Buck (executive producer) · Tim Schlattmann (co-executive producer) · Wendy West (co-executive producer) · Lauren Gussis (supervising producer) · Robert Lloyd Lewis (producer)
2011	Saturn Award	Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA	Best Actor on Television	Dexter (2006)
2011	Critics' Choice TV Award	Critics Choice Television Awards	Best Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2011	Gold Derby TV Award	Gold Derby Awards	Drama Lead Actor	Dexter (2006)
2011	Golden Nymph	Monte-Carlo TV Festival	Outstanding Actor - Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2011	OFTA Television Award	Online Film & Television Association	Best Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2011	Scream Award	Scream Awards	Best Horror Actor	Dexter (2006)
2011	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2010	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)	· Preston Bailey · Julie Benz · Jennifer Carpenter · Brando Eaton · Courtney Ford · Desmond Harrington · C.S. Lee · John Lithgow · Rick Peters · James Remar · Christina Robinson · Lauren Luna Vélez · David Zayas
2010	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2010	Saturn Award	Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA	Best Actor on Television	Dexter (2006)
2010	Dorian Award	Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA)	TV Drama Performance of the Year	Dexter (2006)
2010	Gold Derby TV Award	Gold Derby Awards	Performer of the Year
2010	OFTA Television Award	Online Film & Television Association	Best Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2010	Satellite Award	Satellite Awards	Best Actor in a Series, Drama	Dexter (2006)
2010	Scream Award	Scream Awards	Best Horror Actor	Dexter (2006)
2010	Scream Award	Scream Awards	Best Television Performance	Dexter (2006)
2009	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2009	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)	· Preston Bailey · Julie Benz · Jennifer Carpenter · Valerie Cruz · Kristin Dattilo · Desmond Harrington · C.S. Lee · Jason Manuel Olazabal · David Ramsey · James Remar · Christina Robinson · Jimmy Smits · Lauren Luna Vélez · David Zayas
2009	Golden Globe	Golden Globes, USA	Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama	Dexter (2006)
2009	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2009	Saturn Award	Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA	Best Actor in Television	Dexter (2006)
2009	Gold Derby TV Award	Gold Derby Awards	Drama Lead Actor	Dexter (2006)
2009	Scream Award	Scream Awards	Best Horror Actor	Dexter (2006)
2008	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2008	TV Land Award	TV Land Awards	Siblings That Make You Grateful for Your Own Crazy Family	Six Feet Under (2001)	· Peter Krause · Lauren Ambrose
2008	Golden Globe	Golden Globes, USA	Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama	Dexter (2006)
2008	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2008	Saturn Award	Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA	Best Actor on Television	Dexter (2006)
2008	Astra Award	Astra Awards	Favourite International Personality or Actor	Dexter (2006)
2008	OFTA Television Award	Online Film & Television Association	Best Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2008	Satellite Award	Satellite Awards	Best Actor in a Series, Drama	Dexter (2006)
2008	Scream Award	Scream Awards	Best Horror Actor	Dexter (2006)
2007	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2007	Golden Globe	Golden Globes, USA	Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama	Dexter (2006)
2007	Gold Derby TV Award	Gold Derby Awards	Drama Lead Actor	Dexter (2006)
2007	OFTA Television Award	Online Film & Television Association	Best Actor in a Drama Series	Dexter (2006)
2006	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)	· Lauren Ambrose · Joanna Cassidy · Frances Conroy · James Cromwell · Rachel Griffiths · Tina Holmes · Peter Krause · Justina Machado · Freddy Rodríguez · Jeremy Sisto · Mathew St. Patrick
2006	Satellite Award	Satellite Awards	Best Actor in a Series, Drama	Dexter (2006)
2005	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)	· Lauren Ambrose · Frances Conroy · James Cromwell · Idalis DeLeon · Peter Facinelli · Ben Foster · Sprague Grayden · Rachel Griffiths · Peter Krause · Justina Machado · Freddy Rodríguez · Mathew St. Patrick · Mena Suvari · Justin Theroux
2002	Actor	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)	· Lauren Ambrose · Frances Conroy · Rachel Griffiths · Richard Jenkins · Peter Krause · Freddy Rodríguez · Jeremy Sisto · Mathew St. Patrick
2002	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)
2002	AFI Award	AFI Awards, USA	Actor of the Year - Male - TV Series	Six Feet Under (2001)
2002	OFTA Television Award	Online Film & Television Association	Best Actor in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)
2002	OFTA Television Award	Online Film & Television Association	Best Actor in a New Drama Series	Six Feet Under (2001)

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#	Quote
1	I think part of what I like about acting is that certainly you accumulate more tools over the years and you have more tools in your toolbox. But hopefully different roles and different worlds in which those roles exist call upon you to fashion new tools.
2	[on portraying a gay character] You do whatever kind of internal alchemy you need to do to make something connect to you own inherent sense of truth. I can certainly relate to my associations with self-destructive obsession, or unrequited love or forbidden passions, or envy, or a projection of vitality that you yourself long to possess.
3	[on being thrust under the LGBT spotlight in Six Feet Under (2001)] I wasn't interested in standing behind any podiums, but I did recognize when I read the pilot script and got the part that I was called upon to play a character that was, up to that time, unique to TV, and even maybe to film, in as much as he was a fundamental part of the human fabric.
4	[at the closing of the Dexter (2006) series] Once again, it's time to reboot the system, and I try to think of it as a new beginning as much as an ending. It definitely is, and I'll never say never, but I'm excited about the opportunity to have jobs that have a definite beginning, middle and end when I go into them, rather an an open-ended commitment to a character that could be taken in places I can't even imagine. But,it's funny - be careful what you wish for, be careful what you avoid. You'll find yourself right back there.
5	I think Dexter is a man who, a part of himself is very much frozen, or arrested in a place that is pre-memory, pre-conscious, pre-verbal. Something very traumatic happened to him, he doesn't know what that is. And I think on some level he wants to know. He denies his humanity, he describes himself as someone who is without feeling, and yet I think that he maybe suspects - in a way that maybe isn't even conscious yet when we first meet him - that he is in fact a human being.