About

Known credits:
9
Birthday:
1974-09-26
Place of birth:
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Ninja

Overview

Watkin Tudor Jones (born 26 September 1974), currently known by his stage name Ninja, is a South African rapper, record producer, performance artist and satirist. Previously, he has recorded under a guise of different names, Max Normal and MC Totally Rad being some of the most prominent.

Watkin Tudor Jones was a part of South African hip-hop scene for many years, fronting such acts as The Original Evergreens, MaxNormal.TV and The Constructus Corporation. He is known for adopting different stage personas. He currently fronts the group Die Antwoord under the name Ninja.

Jones has released several albums under different guises (including the Sibot-produced The Fantastic Kill and Markus Wormstorm-produced promo-only EP "Emmanuel Rothchild - My Favourite Songs" and "Markus Wormstorm Is Not Gay"), and expanded into graphic art, stuffed animal making, and other aspects of his creativity. He has a child with Yolandi Visser, who is also a frequent collaborator.

Although he now lives in Cape Town, Jones comes from Johannesburg where he attended Parktown Boys' High School, graduating in 1993.

Known for

Acting

2024 ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord Actor Self 58
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2017 Tommy Can`t Sleep Actor Ninja rat man 59
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2016 Die Antwoord at Lollapalooza 2016 Actor N/A
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2015 Chappie Actor Ninja 67
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2013 AKA: The Lives of Waddy Tudor Jones Actor Himself 59
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2012 Vanilla Ice Archive Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2011 Umshini Wam (Bring Me My Machine Gun) Actor Ninja 59
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2010 Tokoloshe Actor Himself 59
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2004 Picnic Actor Waddy N/A
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