R. Kelly
Acting
Born January 8, 1967 · Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) is an American former singer, songwriter, record producer, and convicted sex offender. Known professionally as R. Kelly, he is credited with prolific commercial success in R&B, hip hop, and pop music recordings, earning nicknames such as 'the King of R&B', 'the King of Pop-Soul', and 'the Pied Piper of R&B'. In 2025, Billboard ranked him 9th on their list of the 'Best R&B Artists of All Time'. In 2023, Kelly was convicted of multiple charges of child sexual abuse—three of thirteen charges of production of child pornography and three charges of enticing a child, effectively ending his career. As of 2025, he is serving a 31-year combined sentence at FCI Butner Medium I in North Carolina.
Directed (5)
Acting (12)
Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact
2019
The Gayle King Interview with R. Kelly
2019
R Kelly: Sex, Girls and Videotapes
2018
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33
2012
The One8 Project: Hands Across the World
2011
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22
2007
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22
2007
R. Kelly: Live - The Light It Up Tour
2007
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12
2005
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
2003
Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!
2002
Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
2002