Chris Brown Biography

Chris Brown makes his big screen debut in Stomp the Yard.

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Birthplace: Tappahannock, Virginia
Birthdate: May 5, 1989

Chris Brown was nominated from a Grammy within three years of being discovered at a small Virginian gas station. Now he's started production on his sophomore album, Graduation, due out later in 2007. We take a look at this teenage phenom.

Chris Brown - The Early Years

Chris Brown grew up in Tappahannock, Virginia. He was discovered at age 13 when a local production team visited his father's gas station. The production team arranged audition with Def Jam vice president Tina Davis. From there, Chris moved to New York and began recording. In 2004, Chris was signed to Jive Records.

Chris Brown - Hitting the Charts

Chris Brown's self-titled debut album peaked at number two on the charts and sold more than three million copies worldwide. Not bad for a first effort! That album snagged him three Billboard awards and a Grammy nomination. He's currently working on his follow up album, Graduation, due out in fall 2007.

Chris Brown - Acting Up

Not content to only make waves in the music industry, Chris turned his talents to acting. He's appeared on TV shows such as One on One and The OC and plays the part of Duron in the fraternity flick Stomp the Yard. Chris has begun filming his first lead role in the upcoming movie This Christmas.

Chris Brown - Did U Know?

Chris Brown's upcoming album, Graduation, will feature production by Kanye West, Pharrell, will.i.am, Timbaland, Scott Storch and Bryan Michael Cox!

Chris has several nicknames including Charlie Brown, Sizzle and Booboo.

Chris says he learned to dance by watching Michael Jackson on TV as a kid.

Chris was point guard for his school's basketball team.