Method Man

Clifford Smith, professionally known as Method Man, is an American rapper and actor. He gained fame as a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and as one half of the hip hop duo Method Man & Redman. With his stage name inspired by a 1979 film, Method Man has had a successful career in both music and acting. He won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1996 and has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including collaborations with fellow rapper Redman.

Method Man's talent extends beyond music, as he has showcased his acting skills in films such as Belly, How High, Garden State, The Wackness, Venom, Red Tails, Keanu and The Cobbler. On television, he starred alongside Redman in the short-lived Fox sitcom Method & Red. Additionally, he has had recurring roles in HBO series Oz (as Tug Daniels), The Wire (as Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff), and The Deuce (as Rodney). In 2016, he made a cameo appearance on the Netflix series Luke Cage.

With his impressive contributions to both the music industry and Hollywood, Method Man continues to be recognized as an influential figure in hip hop culture. His unique style and charismatic presence have solidified his status as an iconic artist.