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).
Acting
- 2020Bottomless Brunch at Colman'sSelf1 ep.
- 2019The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirJazz148 ep.
- 1988Yo! MTV RapsSelf1 ep.
- 1988Smash Hits Poll Winners PartySelf1 ep.
Behind the camera
- 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirTheme Song Performance148 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2023NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsSelf1 ep.
- 2021Bottomless Brunch at Colman'sSelf1 ep.
- 2020The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest, Self - Host3 ep.
- 2015The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf1 ep.
- 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirJazz46 ep.
- 1993Smash Hits Poll Winners PartySelf1 ep.
- 1988Yo! MTV RapsSelf1 ep.
Also known as: Jeffrey A. Townes · Jeff Townes · Jazzy Jeff Townes · DJ Jazzy Jeff Townes · Jazzy Jeff · Jeffrey Allen Townes