Acting · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA · Born January 15, 1965
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).
MovieA GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023
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The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
2023
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MovieThe Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
2023
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MovieThe Legacy of J Dilla
2023
as Self - Producer; Friend
MovieMixtape
2022
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MovieThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion
2020
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TVBottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020
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TVTamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
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MovieYo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012
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MovieNB80s
2011
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MovieAries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling
2011
MovieDowntown Calling
2009
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TVNPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
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MovieWill Smith: Live in Concert
2005
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TVThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Jazz
MovieNight of 100 Stars III
1990
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TVYo! MTV Raps
1988
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Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
1988
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TVThe Grammys
1959
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