DJ Jazzy Jeff

Known for: Acting
Born: January 15, 1965
Birthplace: 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 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).

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Ali G: Who Iz I? 2026
as DJ Jazzy Jeff
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop 2023
as Self
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World 2023
as Self
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports 2023
as Self
The Legacy of J Dilla 2023
as Self - Producer; Friend
Mixtape 2022
as Self
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion 2020
as Self
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ 2012
as Self (archive footage)
NB80s 2011
as Self
Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling 2011
Actor
Downtown Calling 2009
as Self
Will Smith: Live in Concert 2005
as Self
Night of 100 Stars III 1990
as Self

Credits from TMDB.