Blessed Kenneth Edmonds, he’s a Grammy Award-winning manufacturer and R&B singer who spent some time working with Ashanti and Toni Braxton. He went to North Central SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. He experienced from serious shyness as a kid and discovered that composing tracks helped him express what he was sense. He appeared in the Fox actuality TV show Superstar Duets and received his nickname from funk performer Bootsy Collins. He was wedded to Tracey Edmonds from 1992 until 2007. Throughout their relationship they welcomed two sons. Pursuing his divorce he started dating Nicole Pantenburg. They welcomed a girl in 2008 and afterwards the couple wedded in 2014. He also caused Whitney Houston, Carole Ruler, Michael Bolton and Aretha Franklin.
Quick Facts
Full Name Babyface
Salary $80 million
Date Of Birth April 10, 1959
Place Of Birth Indianapolis, IN
Height 1.75 m
Profession Music Producer
Education North Central High School
Nationality American
Spouse Nicole Pantenburg, Tracey Edmonds, Every Time I Close My Eyes, When Can I See You, Never Keeping Secrets, Philadelphia, PA, United States, New York, NY, USA, Columbia, MD, United States
Children Peyton Nicole Edmonds, Brandon Edmonds, Dylan Michael Edmonds, Every Time I Close My Eyes, When Can I See You, Never Keeping Secrets, Philadelphia, PA, United States, New York, NY, USA, Columbia, MD, United States
Parents Marvin Edmonds, Barbara Edmonds, Every Time I Close My Eyes, When Can I See You, Never Keeping Secrets, Philadelphia, PA, United States, New York, NY, USA, Columbia, MD, United States
Siblings Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, Every Time I Close My Eyes, When Can I See You, Never Keeping Secrets
Awards Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Soul Train Music Legend Award, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song, Soul Train Music Award for Sammy Davis Jr. – Entertainer of the Year, NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Soul Train Music Award for Stevie Wonder Award – Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album – Male, BMI Film & TV Award for Most Performed Song from a Film, AMI Award for Best United States Song, Every Time I Close My Eyes, When Can I See You, Never Keeping Secrets, Philadelphia, PA, United States, New York, NY, USA, Columbia, MD, United States
Music Groups The Deele
Nominations Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, Soul Train Music Award for Best Collaboration, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video, World Music Award for World’s Best Album, MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video, MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist, Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Artist, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single – Male, MTV Europe Music Award for Best Male, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics, Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist, World Music Award for World’s Best Live Act, World Music Award for World’s Best Male Artist, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music, Satellite Award for Best Original Song, Every Time I Close My Eyes, When Can I See You, Never Keeping Secrets, Philadelphia, PA, United States, New York, NY, USA, Columbia, MD, United States
Star Sign Aries
Facts
Filmography
Awards
Salaries
Quotes
Trademarks
Pictures
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Fact
1
Co-founder of LaFace records with producer L.A. Reid (L.A. Reid). The label forms an amalgam of both partner names - LA(Reid)+(Baby)Face.
2
Daughter Peyton Nicole Edmonds born Sept. 9, 2008 at 6:55pm weighing 5lbs. 7oz. - mother is Nicole Patenburg.
In fall of 2004 he participated in the Vote for Change concert tour organized to encourage the defeat of George W. Bush in the U.S. presidential election.
5
Has two sons, Brandon and Dylan Michael, with ex-wife Tracey E. Edmonds.
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 48th Annual Grammy Awards
2006
TV Special writer: "We Belong Together / Fly Like a Bird"
Australian Idol
2003-2005
TV Series writer - 6 episodes
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
2005
writer: "Red Light Special" - as Kenneth Edmonds
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne
2004-2005
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Singapore Idol
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
2004
Video Game writer: "Don't Be Cruel" - as Kenneth B. Edmonds
Idol
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Malaysian Idol
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Canadian Idol
2003-2004
TV Series writer - 6 episodes
Karaoke Revolution Volume 2
2004
Video Game "I'll Make Love To You"
Hrvatski Idol
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
New Zealand Idol
2004
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Idols
2003
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Deutschland sucht den Superstar
2002-2003
TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Ídolos
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Pop Idol
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Boston Public
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idol
2002
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
A Time for Dancing
2002
writer: "Baby Come to Me"
Showtime
2002
performer: "Showtime" 2002 - as Babyface / producer: "Showtime" 2002 - as Babyface / writer: "Showtime" 2002 - as K. Edmonds
My Own Private Oshawa
2002
TV Movie writer: "Queen of the Night" - as Kenny Edmonds
How High
2001
writer: "How High Pt. II" - as Kenneth Edmonds
The Princess Diaries
2001
writer: "Split Personality" - as Kenneth B. Edmonds
Josie and the Pussycats
2001
producer: "3 Small Words", "Pretend To Be Nice", "Spin Around", "You Don't See Me", "You're A Star" - as Babyface / writer: "You Don't See Me", "Come On" - as Babyface
Duets
2000
performer: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me" - as Babyface / producer: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me"
Whitney Houston: The Greatest Hits
2000
Video documentary writer: "I'm Your Baby Tonight", "Queen of the Night"
Anna and the King
1999
music: "How Can I Not Love You" / producer: "How Can I Not Love You"
HBO First Look
TV Series documentary lyrics - 1 episode, 1999 music - 1 episode, 1999 producer - 1 episode, 1999
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
1999
Video writer: "Take a Bow" - as Babyface
Light It Up
1999
writer: "If Only in Heaven's Eyes" - as "Babyface"
Fight Club
1999
writer: "Splended & 4M15"
The Prince of Egypt
1998
music: "When You Believe" - as Babyface / producer: "When You Believe" - as Babyface
Simon Birch
1998
performer: "You Were There" / writer: "You Were There"
Soul Music Festival: Part IV
1998
TV Movie writer: "In The Mood", "Rock Steady" - uncredited
Can't Hardly Wait
1998
writer: "I'll Make Love To You" - as Babyface
Soul Food
1997
performer: "I Said I Love You" / producer: "A Song for Mama", "I Care 'Bout You", "We're Not Makin' Love No More", "You Are the Man", "Boys and Girls", "Baby I" - as Babyface / writer: "A Song for Mama", "I Care 'Bout You", "We're Not Makin' Love No More", "You Are the Man", "Slow Jam", "Boys and Girls", "Baby I", "I Said I Love You", "Young Girl", "Have I Never"
Booty Call
1997
performer: "Everytime I Close My Eyes" - as Babyface / producer: "Everytime I Close My Eyes" - as Babyface / writer: "Everytime I Close My Eyes" - as Babyface
Sister, Sister
1997
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Preacher's Wife
1996
writer: "My Heart Is Calling"
Get on the Bus
1996
writer: "On The Line" - as Babayface
Waiting to Exhale
1995
producer: "Exhale Shoop Shoop", "Why Does It Hurt So Bad?", "Count On Me", "Wey U", "All Night Long", "Love Will Be Waiting At Home", "Sittin' Up In My Room", "And I Gave My Love To You", "My Love, Sweet Love", "Not Gon' Cry", "My Funny Valentine", "How Could You Call Her Baby?", "Let It Flow", "Kissing You", "It Hurts Like Hell", "This Is How It Works", "Somewhere There Is a Love", "That Shit Turns Me On" - as Babyface / writer: "Exhale Shoop Shoop", "Why Does It Hurt So Bad?", "Count On Me", "
Top of the Pops
1994-1995
TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Friends
1995
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Magic of David Copperfield XVI: Unexplained Forces
1995
TV Movie producer: "My Name Is Not Susan"
Bad Boys
1995
performer: "Someone to Love" - as Babyface / producer: "Someone to Love" - as Babyface / writer: "Someone to Love" - as Babyface
Losing Isaiah
1995
writer: "Baby-Baby-Baby" - as Babyface
The Pagemaster
1994
performer: "Dream Away" - as Babyface
Saturday Night Live
1994
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ghost in the Machine
1993
writer: "Girls Gonna Getcha" - as Babyface
Poetic Justice
1993
performer: "Well Alright" - as Babyface / producer: "Well Alright" - as Babyface / writer: "Well Alright" - as Babyface
Beavis and Butt-Head
1993
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ma saison préférée
1993
writer: "Humpin' Around" - as K. Edmonds
The Bodyguard
1992
producer: "Queen of the Night" - as Babyface / writer: "Queen of the Night" - as Babyface
Boomerang
1992
as Babyface, "Tonight Is Right", "End of the Road", "Reversal of a Dog", "Don't Wanna Love You", "Love Shoulda Brought You Home", "There You Go", "Give U My Heart" / performer: "Give U My Heart" - as Babyface / producer: "Tonight Is Right", "End of the Road", "Reversal of a Dog", "Don't Wanna Love You", "Love Shoulda Brought You Home", "There You Go", "Give U My Heart" - as Babyface
The Magic of David Copperfield XIII: Mystery on the Orient Express
1991
TV Movie producer: "My Name Is Not Susan"
Tango & Cash
1989
performer: "It's No Crime" - as Babyface
The Wizard
1989
writer: "Don't Be Cruel"
Ghostbusters II
1989
producer: "On Our Own" - as Babyface / writer: "On Our Own" - as Babyface
Soul Train
1988
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Out of Bounds
1986
producer: "SO MANY THANGZ" - as Babyface / writer: "SO MANY THANGZ" - as Babyface
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2016
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Lip Sync Battle Philippines
2016
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ferdinando Show
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Lip Sync Battle
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Voice
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
2012-2015
TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Whitney
2015
TV Movie writer: "I'm Your Baby Tonight", "Every Little Step"
The Wedding Ringer
2015
writer: "I'll Make Love To You" - as Kenneth Edmonds
Dancing with the Stars
TV Series 1 episode, 2012 writer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2014
So You Think You Can Dance
2012-2014
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Voice Kids
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Step Up All In
2014
writer: "Every Little Step" - as Kenneth Edmonds
Blended
2014
writer: "I'll Make Love to You" - as Kenneth Edmonds
2014 Billboard Music Awards
2014
TV Special writer: "Slave to the Rhythm"
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
writer: "End Of The Road" - as Kenneth Edmonds
American Music Awards 2013
2013
TV Special producer: "Tattooed Heart" / writer: "Tattooed Heart"
Pink: The Truth About Love Tour - Live from Melbourne
2013
Documentary writer: "Most Girls" - uncredited
Grand Theft Auto V
2013
Video Game writer: "On Our Own" - as Kenneth Edmonds
The Voice of the Philippines
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
New Girl
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Pitch Perfect
2012
writer: "I'll Make Love to You" - as Kenneth Edmonds / writer: "Riff Off: medley" - uncredited
Sarah G Live
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Reunion
2012
writer: "I'll Make Love To You" - as Kenneth Edmonds
Think Like a Man
2012
writer: "Woo"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2011-2012
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
American Idol
2003-2011
TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Chikara JoshiMania Night II
2011
Video producer: "On Our Own" - as Babyface / writer: "On Our Own" - as Babyface
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2010
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The X Factor
2004-2010
TV Series writer - 7 episodes
Dancing with the Stars
2010
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
20 to 1
2010
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Our Family Wedding
2010
performer: "Soon As I Get Home" - as Babyface / writer: "Soon As I Get Home" - as Kenneth Edmonds
Live from Studio Five
2009
TV Series writer - 3 episodes
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
2009
Video writer: "Take a Bow"
The Bob Zula
2009
Short writer: "We Belong Together"
Precious
2009/II
writer: "Humpin' Around" - as Kenneth M. Edmonds
It Takes Two
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 2008 music - 1 episode, 2008
Idols!
2004-2008
TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Idols
2002-2007
TV Series writer - 8 episodes
Patinando por un sueño
2007
TV Series producer - 2 episodes
Idols
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Happy Feet
2006
writer: "I'll Make Love to You" - as Kenneth Edmonds
Music Department
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Soul Food
TV Series composer - 73 episodes, 2000 - 2004 singer - 18 episodes, 2000 - 2001
Josie and the Pussycats
2001
music producer
Whitney Houston: The Greatest Hits
2000
Video documentary music producer
Soul Food
1997
executive music producer
Waiting to Exhale
1995
executive producer: soundtrack album - as Babyface
Babyface: The Making of The Day
1995
Documentary short musician
Producer
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Holly Robinson-Peete and R.J. Peete: Come Into My World
2010
Video short producer
Stage Black
2007
TV Series executive producer
College Hill
2004-2005
TV Series executive producer - 2 episodes
Soul Food
2000-2003
TV Series executive producer - 4 episodes
Josie and the Pussycats
2001
executive producer - as Kenneth Edmonds
Punks
2000
executive producer
Light It Up
1999
executive producer
Hav Plenty
1997
executive producer
Soul Food
1997
executive producer
Actor
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lopez
2016
TV Series
Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds
Soul Food
2001
TV Series
Darrell Hart
Josie and the Pussycats
2001
The Chief (uncredited)
Hav Plenty
1997
Lloyd Banks
Soul Food
1997
Band Member #1
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1994
TV Series
Musical Guest
Beverly Hills, 90210
1994
TV Series
Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds
The Sinbad Show
1994
TV Series
Jerry
Composer
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Waiting to Exhale
1995
Self
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Wendy Williams Show
2016
TV Series
Himself
Access Hollywood Live
2015-2016
TV Series
Himself
Good Morning America
2014-2016
TV Series
Himself - Guest / Himself - Musical Guest
Dancing with the Stars
2016
TV Series
Himself - Contestant
Music Talk: Babyface
2015
TV Movie
Himself
Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas
2015
TV Movie
Himself
The Real
2015
TV Series
Himself
The View
2013-2015
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
2015 Soul Train Awards
2015
TV Movie
Himself - Performer
The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2015
TV Movie
Himself
Stevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life an All Star Grammy Salute
2015
TV Movie
Himself - Performer
Nathan East: For the Record
2014
Documentary
Himself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2007-2014
TV Series
Himself
Tavis Smiley
2007-2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest / Himself
Conan
2014
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Live with Kelly and Michael
2005-2014
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2013
TV Movie
Himself - Performer
A Hollywood Christmas at the Grove
2013
TV Movie
Himself
Oprah's Next Chapter
2013
TV Series
Himself
The Arsenio Hall Show
2013
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Bethenny
2013
TV Series
Himself - Guest
2013 Soul Train Awards
2013
TV Special
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1994-2013
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest / Himself
Unsung
2008-2013
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Voice
2012
TV Series
Himself - Adviser
Life After
2012
TV Series
Himself
Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer & Cultural Icon
2012
TV Movie
Himself
Piers Morgan Tonight
2012
TV Series
Himself
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2011
TV Series
Himself
The 2011 Billboard Music Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself (in pre-taped montage)
The 1st Annual Noble Awards
2009
TV Movie
Himself - Recipient
The Brian McKnight Show
2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Great Performances
2008
TV Series
Himself
Entertainment Tonight
2008
TV Series
Himself
CMT Crossroads
2008
TV Series
Himself
TV One on One
2007
TV Series
Himself
Frosted Pink
2007
TV Movie
Himself
The Tyra Banks Show
2007
TV Series
Himself
Park City: Where Music Meets Film
2007
TV Movie
Himself - Host
21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
2007 Trumpet Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
2006 St. Lucia Jazz Festival
2007
TV Movie
Himself
2006 American Music Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself
The Tom Joyner Show
2006
TV Series
Himself
The 10th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
The 8th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
2005
TV Movie
Himself
2005 American Music Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
The 2005 World Music Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself - Performer (as Babyface)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
American Idol
2005
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Contender
2005
TV Series
Himself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Quincy Jones
2005
TV Movie
Himself
The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour
2004
TV Movie
Himself
The 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself - Host
35th NAACP Image Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
The 46th Annual Grammy Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
An Evening of Stars: 25th Anniversary Tribute to Lou Rawls
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