About

Known credits:
14
Birthday:
1965-01-15
Place of birth:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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DJ Jazzy Jeff

Overview

DJ Jazzy Jeff was born on January 15, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Jeffrey Allen Townes. He is an actor, known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), Strange Days (1995) and Boyz n the Hood (1991).

Was the part of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince together with Will Smith, with whom he won two Grammy awards.

Legendary Philadelphia hip-hop DJ and serious turntablist who has won DJ competitions such as the New Music Seminar's 1986 DJ Battle For World Supremacy. Although he never competed in the DMC World Championship competitions, he is in the DMC hall of fame for contributions to the world of hip-hop and DJing.

First hip-hop artist (along with Will Smith) to win the first best rap performance Grammy for "Parents Just Don't Understand" (1988).

Known for

Acting
2023 A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop Actor Self 59
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2023 The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World Actor Self N/A
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2023 The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports Actor Self N/A
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2023 The Legacy of J Dilla Actor Self - Producer; Friend N/A
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2022 Mixtape Actor Self N/A
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2020 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion Actor Self 64
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2012 Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2011 NB80s Actor Self N/A
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2011 Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling Actor 59
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2009 Downtown Calling Actor Self N/A
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2005 Will Smith: Live in Concert Actor Self 59
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1990 Night of 100 Stars III Actor Self 59
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Writing
1991 Deep, Deep Trouble Writing Writer N/A
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Sound
1990 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Sound Theme Song Performance 79
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