Ruben Studdard

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Christopher Ruben Studdard is an American R&B, pop and gospel singer and actor. He rose to fame as winner of the second season of American Idol and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his recording of "Superstar".

Born: September 12, 1978 in Frankfurt, Germany (age 46)

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Known For

6.7

A Nashville Legacy

Movies & TV Credits

30 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
A Nashville Legacy Movie	6.2	Actor	Self	2023
Sherri TV Show	5.8	Actor	Self - Guest(1 Episode)	2022
The Kelly Clarkson Show TV Show	6.1	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2019
The Perfect Gift Movie	4.2	Actor	—	2011
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends Movie	6.8	Actor	Self	2011
Lifted Movie	6.7	Actor	Pastor Johnson	2010
Pauly Shore's Natural Born Komics: Miami Movie	3.2	Actor	Self	2007
The Megan Mullally Show TV Show	5.0	Actor	Self - Musical Guest(1 Episode)	2006
The Megan Mullally Show TV Show	5.0	Actor	Self - Guest(1 Episode)	2006
American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4 Movie	5.5	Actor	Self - Contestant, Winner (archive footage)	2005
Life on a Stick TV Show	5.7	Actor	Bobby(1 Episode)	2005
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed Movie	5.4	Actor	Ruben Studdard	2004
The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest Movie	—	Actor	Self	2004
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest TV Show	2.5	Actor	Self - Performer(1 Episode)	2004
Christmas in Washington TV Special	3.4	Actor	—	2004
Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas TV Special	8.0	Actor	Self	2004
All of Us TV Show	5.9	Actor	Grown Bobby(1 Episode)	2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV Show	6.2	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2003
Canadian Idol TV Show	3.6	Actor	Self - Guest(3 Episodes)	2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV Show	6.3	Actor	Self(2 Episodes)	2003
Eve TV Show	6.7	Actor	Paul(1 Episode)	2003
American Idol TV Show	4.5	Actor	Self - Guest(1 Episode)	2002
American Idol TV Show	4.5	Actor	Self - Audience Member(1 Episode)	2002
8 Simple Rules TV Show	6.9	Actor	Guy(1 Episode)	2002
American Idol TV Show	4.5	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2002
One on One TV Show	7.3	Actor	Ruben Studdard(1 Episode)	2001
The View TV Show	2.6	Actor	Self(7 Episodes)	1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV Show	8.0	Actor	Self - Guest(1 Episode)	1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV Show	5.5	Actor	Himself(1 Episode)	1992
Today TV Show	4.8	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1952

Ruben Studdard

Known For

Lifted

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

The View

A Nashville Legacy

Movies & TV Credits