Usher has worked as a film and stage actor in addition to his music career. His first role was in the teen horror flick The Faculty (1998). He went on to act as a guest star on various television episodes, including one as Marvin Gaye on the sitcom American Dreams (2002). Usher debuted as a disc jockey in the film In the Mix in 2005, then a year later got the lead role of Billy Flynn in the Broadway play Chicago (2006).
Usher was named as one of the newest judges/coaches on The Voice, NBC’s iconic singing competition series, in 2012. On March 25, 2013, Usher made his Voice debut alongside Latin diva Shakira (the season 4 premiere). Usher and Shakira joined returning judges/coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton on the show, replacing Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera.
Usher’s unconventional tutoring method quickly gained over TV viewers. Despite his accomplishment, he and Shakira will miss the fifth season of The Voice for Green and Aguilera to return. However, Usher and Shakira will return as judges for the sixth season.
