- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 15, 1965
- Place of Birth
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
DJ Jazzy Jeff
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).
Filmography
movieA GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023 · Self
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
movieThe Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
2023 · Self
movieThe Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
2023 · Self
movieThe Legacy of J Dilla
2023 · Self - Producer; Friend
movieMixtape
2022 · Self
movieThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion
2020 · Self
tvBottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020 · Self
tvTamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest, Self - Host
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self
movieYo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012 · Self (archive footage)
movieNB80s
2011 · Self
movieAries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling
2011
movieDowntown Calling
2009 · Self
tvNPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008 · Self
movieWill Smith: Live in Concert
2005 · Self
tvThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990 · Jazz, Theme Song Performance
movieNight of 100 Stars III
1990 · Self
tvYo! MTV Raps
1988 · Self
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
tvSmash Hits Poll Winners Party
1988
tvThe Grammys
1959 · Self