DJ Jazzy Jeff Photo

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Acting

0.4 Popularity Jan 15, 1965 (60 years old) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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 ...

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).

Filmography 21

2023
The Legacy of J Dilla Movie

as Self - Producer; Friend

2022
Mixtape Movie

as Self

2019
Tamron Hall TV

as Self - Guest

2019
Tamron Hall TV

as Self - Host

2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2011
NB80s Movie

as Self

2009
Downtown Calling Movie

as Self

2008
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV

Theme Song Performance

1990
1988
Yo! MTV Raps TV

as Self

Photos 1

DJ Jazzy Jeff Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 15, 1965 (60 years old)
Place of Birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As Jeffrey A. Townes, Jeff Townes, Jazzy Jeff Townes and 3 more
Years Active 1959 - 2023
Popularity 0.4
Career Stats
21 Total Credits
12 Movie Roles
8 TV Roles
1 Photos