Kool Moe Dee
Born: 1963-08-08 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Known For: Acting
Biography
Mohandas Dewese (born August 8, 1962), better known by his stage name Kool Moe Dee, is an American rapper, songwriter and actor. Considered one of the forerunners of the new jack swing sound in hip hop, he gained fame in the 1980s as a member of one of the pioneering groups in hip hop music, the Treacherous Three, and for his later solo career. During his career he released a total of seven studio albums (five of them solo), with 1994's Interlude being the last to date. His fast and aggressive rap style influenced following rap figures such as Big Daddy Kane, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Rakim, Will Smith, N.W.A, Tupac Shakur, Nas, Jay-Z, among others. Among his most famous songs are "Go See the Doctor", "Wild Wild West" and "How Ya Like Me Now". Kool Moe Dee was ranked No. 33 on About.com's list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).
Filmography
2022
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self (archive footage)
2009
- Q: The Man as Self
2005
- Everybody Hates Chris as Old School Teacher
2002
- Crossroads as Bar Owner
- The New Guy as Ted
2000
- Brother as Jack
1999
- It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West' as Self (as Kool Mo Dee)
- Cypress Edge as Agent Armstrong
1998
- Storm Trooper as Driver
- Exposé
1997
- City Guys
- Gang Related as Lionel Hudd
1996
- Nash Bridges as Masta Blasta
1995
- Panther as Jamal
1990
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose as Self
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self
- Graffiti Rock as Himself
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest