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Also Known As RuPaul Andre Charles
Born November 17, 1960 (age 64) • San Diego • California
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (2021) • Emmy Award (2020) • Emmy Award (2019) • Emmy Award (2018) • Emmy Award (2017) • Emmy Award (2016)

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