Fredro Starr, 1971
Actors · April 18, 1971
Fredro Starr
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Fredro Starr is 55 years old, born April 18, 1971 in United States · Aries.
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About
Fredro Starr made his name as a member of hardcore rap group Onyx, then pivoted to acting across 55+ films and TV shows. Born April 18, 1971, in the US, he was discovered by Jam Master Jay and signed to JMJ Records, earning nominations at the 1994 American Music Awards and a Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album. His acting range spans Spike Lee's Clockers to a memorable role as Quentin 'Q' Brooks on UPN's Moesha. As an Aries, he channels the sign's fearless drive across dual careers.
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Biography
Fredro Starr, born Fred Lee Scruggs Jr. on April 18, 1971, pivoted from rap superstardom to a prolific acting career spanning 55+ films and television appearances. As a member of Onyx, the hardcore rap collective, he was discovered and signed by Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC to JMJ Records. The group released three top-selling albums before Starr launched a solo career, earning a "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" nomination at the 1994 American Music Awards and winning "Best Rap Album" at the 1994 Soul Train Music Awards. His acting debut came in the HBO drama Strapped, followed by roles in Spike Lee's Clockers, Sunset Park, Ride, Light It Up, Save the Last Dance, and Torque—he also performed the Save the Last Dance theme "Shining Through" with Jill Scott. On television, Starr appeared in Law & Order, New York Undercover, HBO's The Wire, NYPD Blue, Blade, and CSI: Miami, but gained wider recognition as Quentin 'Q' Brooks on UPN's Moesha, starring Brandy. He later co-hosted Dance 360, a daily urban dance competition show on Paramount Television. As an actor, Starr's work spans dramatic roles and musical performances across film and television platforms. Born in the US, he embodies the Aries drive to break boundaries across creative fields. His Life Path 4 reflects a foundation-builder's steady hand—both in establishing Onyx's legacy and transitioning seamlessly into acting.
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Trivia
- Fredro Starr was discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC, who signed Onyx to his JMJ Records label.
- He performed "Shining Through" with Jill Scott on the Save the Last Dance soundtrack, which went multi-platinum.
- His role as Quentin 'Q' Brooks on UPN's Moesha made him a fixture in 1990s Black sitcom culture, sharing screen time with Brandy.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Fredro Starr succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Fredro Starr?
- Fredro Starr is 55 years old (born April 18, 1971).
- When is Fredro Starr's birthday?
- Fredro Starr was born on April 18, 1971.
- What is Fredro Starr's zodiac sign?
- Fredro Starr is a Aries, born April 18, 1971.
- What is Fredro Starr's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Fredro Starr was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Fredro Starr from?
- Fredro Starr is from United States.
- What does Fredro Starr do?
- Fredro Starr is a actor.
- Is Fredro Starr still alive?
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