RuPaul (born RuPaul Andre Charles on 17 November 1960) is an American drag performer, dance music singer, actor and songwriter who gained world‑wide fame in the 1990s; appearing in a wide variety of television programs, films, and musical albums. Though a catty attitude is often associated with drag queens, RuPaul intentionally set herself apart with a «love one another» attitude. Although primarily known for her extravagant drag queen persona, she has performed as a man in a number of roles, usually billed as RuPaul Charles.