DJ Jazzy Jeff

Acting·Jan 15, 1965·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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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).

Film	Credit
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop2023 · Self	Self
TThe Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World2023 · Self	Self
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports2023 · Self	Self
The Legacy of J Dilla2023 · Self - Producer; Friend	Self - Producer; Friend
Mixtape2022 · Self	Self
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion2020 · Self	Self
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’2012 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
NB80s2011 · Self	Self
Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling2011 · Actor	Actor
Downtown Calling2009 · Self	Self
Will Smith: Live in Concert2005 · Self	Self
Night of 100 Stars III1990 · Self	Self