DJ Jazzy Jeff
Born: 1965-01-15 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For: Acting
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
2023
- The Legacy of J Dilla as Self - Producer; Friend
- The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World as Self
- A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop as Self
- The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports as Self
2022
- Mixtape as Self
2020
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion as Self
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's as Self
2019
- Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
2014
2012
- Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as Self (archive footage)
2011
2009
- Downtown Calling as Self
2008
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts as Self
2005
- Will Smith: Live in Concert as Self
1990
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Jazz
- Night of 100 Stars III as Self
1988
- Yo! MTV Raps as Self
1959
- The Grammys as Self