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Sean Combs

Sean Combs is reprising the role of Walter Lee, Jr., which brought him acclaim on Broadway in the 2004 revival of A Raisin in the Sun. It also marks the first time he will executive-produce a movie.

Combs, the CEO and founder of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, is a multifaceted entertainment powerhouse. Sean “Diddy” Combs was recently declared “One of the Most Influential Businessmen in the World” by Time Magazine and CNN. At 36, he oversees one of the world's preeminent urban entertainment companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses including recording, music publishing, artist management, television and film production, recording facility, apparel and restaurants.

Music has always been at the heart of Combs’ career. He is a recognized producer, solo artist and performer who has produced chart-topping hit songs for music superstars including Aretha Franklin, Sting, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and the Notorious B.I.G. He has also released four multi-platinum albums and won his third Grammy Award for the #1 song, “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” from the Bad Boys II soundtrack, which he executive-produced. In 2006 he released Press Play, his hugely anticipated follow-up album, which debuted at the top of the charts and became the #1 album in the country.

Combs’ success in music has translated to the screen. In television he and MTV have always had a special relationship, beginning with his famous videos and show stopping VMA performances. In June 2003, he teamed up with MTV to find the next big hip hop group in Making the Band II, which aired for three seasons. In spring 2005 Combs brought a new installment of the hit show with Making the Band III, where he was in search of an all-girl group. He has also entered into a first-look, overall production agreement for future television projects with MTV, which to date include the mega-hit show Run’s House. Combs will continue to provide executive producer services in connection with developing, supervising, producing, consulting and possibly appearing on potential MTV branded programming.

Acting is fast becoming an important ingredient in the burgeoning empire of Sean Combs. Beginning with his acting debut in the film Made, he went on to receive critical acclaim for his supporting role in Monster’s Ball, opposite Halle Berry, and made a successful Broadway debut starring in the lead role of Walter Lee, Jr., in the classic Lorraine Hansberry play, A Raisin in the Sun, which garnered four Tony Award nominations, including Best Revival of a Play. Additionally he has appeared in the highly anticipated prequel, Carlito’s Way: The Beginning, directed by Michael Bregman. Adding to his roster of television ventures, Combs joined the HBO family in June 2005 with the series P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy, which features the hottest up-and-coming urban comedians performing in front of a live audience.

Not only has Combs made an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, he continues to break new ground in the fashion industry. Since the inception of his label, Sean John Clothing, he has been praised for his innovative and sexy approach to fashion. His efforts were recognized in 2004 when he was awarded the prestigious Perry Ellis Menswear Designer of the Year Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Additionally he launched his first fragrance, “Unforgivable,” in 2006 with cosmetics giant Estee Lauder, which quickly became the No. 1-selling fragrance across America. The women’s fragrance of “Unforgivable” will launch this year.

Combs is a proud father to sons Justin, Christian, twin girls D’Lila Star and Jesse James, and stepson Quincy.