Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian actor and recording artist. He originally became known for playing the character Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. As a rapper, he performs under the mononym Drake.

Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor. As a figure in popular music, he has been credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip-hop artists.

Drake. Actor: Degrassi: The Next Generation. Aubrey Drake Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Dennis Graham, a musician born in Memphis, Tennessee, and Sandi (Sher) Graham, a Canadian educator. As a young man, Drake appeared in several commercials, for such retailers as Sears and GMC.

Drake. Actor: Degrassi: The Next Generation. Aubrey Drake Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Dennis Graham, a musician born in Memphis, Tennessee, and Sandi (Sher) Graham, a Canadian educator. As a young man, Drake appeared in several commercials, for such retailers as Sears and GMC.

16 hours ago · Drake (born Aubrey Graham) first came to prominence as a member of the cast of the Canadian teen TV drama, "Degrassi: The Next Generation." He left acting behind to focus on a staggeringly ...

Jul 14, 2023 · He wasn't Drake at that point, but yes—the well-known rapper was on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Aubrey Graham played Jimmy, but fans have to scroll way far down his IMDb page to find the credits. Graham's character Jimmy Brooks graced Degrassi for eight years, spanning 145 episodes.

Jan 19, 2021 · Born Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Drake grew up with music in his blood. His father, Dennis Graham, was a drummer for the legendary rock 'n' roll star Jerry Lee Lewis.

May 22, 2023 · “Thank you Aubrey, and thank you to the unbelievably dedicated fans of our show.” Degrassi made headlines in February 2021 after Cassie Steele recreated one of Manny Santos’ iconic looks — the...

Jan 28, 2025 · Drake — then still going by the name Aubrey Graham — was cast as Jimmy Brooks, a popular eighth grader, basketball star, and eventual paraplegic in the original cast of "Degrassi: The Next ...

Oct 15, 2021 · In case you didn't know, Drake — whose real name is Aubrey Graham — starred as Jimmy Brooks in the first seven seasons of the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation.