Columbus Short is a multi-talented artist who excels in various fields of entertainment such as acting, dancing, choreography and rap music.
He is best known for his roles in films such as Stomp the Yard, Cadillac Records, The Losers and for his role as Harrison Wright in the hit television series Scandal.
He has also worked as a dancer and choreographer for some of the biggest names in the music industry such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
However, his brilliant career was overshadowed by troubles and legal issues, affecting his reputation and opportunities in the industry.
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- Full name: Columbus Keith Short Jr.
- Date of birth: September 19, 1982
- Age: 41 years old (as of 2023)
- male
- Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actor, choreographer, dancer, rapper
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
- Parents: Columbus Keith Short Sr. and Janette Short
- Siblings: Chris Staples (half brother)
- Spouse: Brandi Short (m. 2005; div. 2013), Tanee McCall (m. 2005; div. 2014), Aida Abramyan (m. 2016; div. 2018)
- Children: Ayala Short (daughter), Donnie Short (son), Kori Short (daughter)
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: 3 million USD
Early Life & Education
Columbus Short, 41, was born on September 19, 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Columbus Keith Short Sr. and Janette Short.
His father is a gospel singer and musician, and his mother is a lawyer. He has a half-brother, Chris Staples, who is a professional basketball player and pitcher.
From a young age, he grew up in an environment of music and art and developed a passion for dancing and acting. He attended Marcos De Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona and Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana, California.
He also studied at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City, where he studied various dance styles, such as ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. He dropped out of high school in his senior year to pursue a career in entertainment.
Personal life
Columbus Short has been married and divorced three times and has three children from previous marriages.
His first wife was Brandi Short, whom he married in 2005 and divorced in 2013. They have a son named Donnie Short, born in 2012.
His second wife is Tanee McCall, whom he married in 2005 and divorced in 2014.
They have a daughter named Ayala Short, born in 2012. His third wife is Aida Abramyan, whom he married in 2016 and divorced in 2018. They have a daughter named Kori Short, born in 2017 . He is currently single and has custody of his children.
Columbus Short has also had romantic relationships with other women, such as Britney Spears, Karrine Steffans, Agostina Laneri and Erica Tazel.
He also admitted to having a drug addiction, which he claimed to have overcome in 2017. He also struggled with mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety disorders. bipolar, which he revealed in 2018.
Career
Columbus Short began his career as a dancer and choreographer, working with some of the most famous artists in the music industry such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Brandy, Ashanti, Brian McKnight and Avant.
He also appeared in several music videos, such as “Yes!” by Usher,”1 Thing” by Amerie, “Get permissions” by Jennifer Lopez, “Lost my breath” by Destiny’s Child, and “Gold miner” by Kanye West.
He also toured with Britney Spears as a dancer and choreographer for her Onyx Hotel Tour in 2004. Columbus Short began acting in 2004, appearing in an episode of the series ER television. He then took on roles in other television shows such as Judging Amy, That’s So Raven, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and The Girlfriends.
He also starred in several films such as You Got Served, War of the Worlds, Save the Last Dance 2, Accepted, Stomp the Yard, This Christmas, Cadillac Records, Armored, Death at a Funeral, The Losers and Whiteout.
He received critical acclaim and recognition for his performances, especially portraying DJ Williams in Stomp the Yard and Little Walter in Cadillac Records.
He has also won several awards and nominations, including Black Reel Awards, Image Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and MTV Movie Awards.
Columbus Short’s most notable role is as Harrison Wright in the ABC drama series Scandal created by Shonda Rhimes.
He plays a loyal and charismatic lawyer who worked for Olivia Pope, a crisis management expert and former White House communications director.
He appeared on the show from 2012 to 2014 until he was fired due to legal troubles. He also produced and starred in the short-lived comedy series Mr. Right in 2015.
Columbus Short also ventured into rap music, releasing his debut album, Columbus Day, in 2008. He has also collaborated with artists such as T-Pain, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Timbaland.
He has also performed on stage, appearing in plays such as Chicago, Dreamgirls and The Wiz.
Net value
Columbus Short has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
He has earned his wealth from his successful entertainment career as an actor, dancer, choreographer, and rapper.
Argumentative
Columbus Short has been entangled in controversies and scandals throughout his career, mainly related to his personal life and legal issues.
He was arrested and charged with various crimes, such as assault, battery, domestic violence, child abuse, public intoxication, and failure to appear in court.
He has also been sued by his ex-wife, landlord and creditors for unpaid debts, alimony and damages.
He was also accused of cheating, lying and stealing by several of his former partners and associates. He has also been fired from several projects, such as Scandal, due to misconduct and untrustworthiness.
He also faced criticism and backlash from the public and media for his behavior and actions.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @officialcshort
- Twitter name: @ColumbusShort1
Filming
- You have been served
- The war of the worlds
- Save the Last Dance 2
- Has been approved
- Stomp the yard
- This Christmas
- Cadillac Records
- Isolation
- armored
- Lost everything
- Death at a Funeral
- Losers
- Girlfriends
