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DJ Jazzy Jeff

Acting · Born 1965-01-15 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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).

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Filmography

2023A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-HopSelf
2023The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the WorldSelf
2023The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and SportsSelf
2023The Legacy of J DillaSelf - Producer; Friend
2022MixtapeSelf
2020The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ReunionSelf
2020Bottomless Brunch at Colman'sSelf
2019Tamron HallSelf - Guest
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf
2012Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’Self (archive footage)
2011NB80sSelf
2011Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling
2009Downtown CallingSelf
2008NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsSelf
2005Will Smith: Live in ConcertSelf
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirJazz
1990Night of 100 Stars IIISelf
1988Yo! MTV RapsSelf
1988Smash Hits Poll Winners PartySelf
1959The GrammysSelf

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