Ruben Studdard
Acting·September 12, 1978 — 47 years old·Frankfurt, Germany
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".
Known For
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2004·6.1
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003·5.3
8 Simple Rules
2002·6.8
American Idol
2002·5.0
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003·5.6
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993·7.3
The View
1997·4.3
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992·5.4
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019·6.3
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
2011·6.6
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004·9.5
One on One
2001·7.9
Filmography · 31
2023A Nashville LegacySelf2022SherriTVSelf - Guest2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowTVSelf2018American IdolTVSelf2011The Perfect Gift2011Hit Man Returns - David Foster & FriendsSelf2010LiftedPastor Johnson2007Pauly Shore's Natural Born Komics: MiamiSelf2007Testimonies of Faith2007Fred Hammond - Free To Worship: Live At the Potter's House2006The Megan Mullally ShowTVSelf - Guest · Self - Musical Guest2005American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4Self - Contestant, Winner (archive footage)2005Life on a StickTVBobby2004Christmas in Washington2004The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas StarfestSelf2004Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for ChristmasSelf2004Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!Self (uncredited)2004Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters UnleashedRuben Studdard2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestTVSelf - Performer2003All of UsTVGrown Bobby2003EveTVPaul2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTVSelf2003Canadian IdolTVSelf - Guest2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!TVSelf20028 Simple RulesTVGuy2002American IdolTVSelf - Audience Member · Self · Self - Guest · Self - Contestant2001One on OneTVRuben Studdard1997The ViewTVSelf1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienTVSelf - Guest1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTVHimself1952TodayTVSelf