RuPaul
RuPaul is a singer, drag performer, author and the host and producer of RuPaul’s Drag Race, with a music catalogue stretching from “Supermodel” to Good Luck and Don’t F**k It Up.
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- Born
- November 17, 1960, in San Diego, California
- Work
- Singer-songwriter, drag performer, television host, producer and author
- Breakout
- “Supermodel (You Better Work)” and Supermodel of the World, 1993
- On television
- Host and producer of RuPaul’s Drag Race since 2009
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in San Diego, RuPaul found an underground audience in the drag and music scenes of Atlanta and New York during the 1980s and early 1990s. In his Television Academy oral history, he describes David Bowie as a shared inspiration among his Atlanta friends.
The breakthrough.
“Supermodel (You Better Work)” brought him mainstream attention in 1993. The album Supermodel of the World led into a career spanning music, The RuPaul Show on VH1, MAC Cosmetics modeling and screen roles.
Building a stage for others.
RuPaul’s Drag Race began on Logo in 2009, with RuPaul as host and producer. He later expanded that work through All Stars and Drag Race UK. His Television Academy record lists 14 Emmy wins.
Away from the runway.
His 2024 memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings, follows his early life, found family and path toward self-acceptance. He also produced A Strange Loop on Broadway, sharing in its 2022 Tony Award for Best Musical.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026Foxy Lady (30th Anniversary)Recording artist
- 2025Good Luck and Don’t F**k It UpRecording artist
- 1993Supermodel (You Better Work)Singer
Film and television
- 2026Stop! That! Train!President Gagwell
- 2009 onwardRuPaul’s Drag RaceHost and producer
Books and theatre
- 2024The House of Hidden MeaningsAuthor
- 2022A Strange LoopBroadway producer
Awards
Quotes
You have to customize the life you were meant to haveRuPaul, Television Academy oral history
From his June 2018 interview, excerpted by the Television Academy in July 2019.
Trivia
- His mother’s choice of “Ru” nodded to her Creole background and the roux used in gumbo.
- He has cited David Bowie as a shared inspiration among his Atlanta circle.
- He played Jan’s guidance counselor in both Brady Bunch movies.
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