DJ Jazzy Jeff

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).

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) — Jazz
2. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self
3. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion (2020) — Self
4. The Grammys (1959) — Self
5. Tamron Hall (2019) — Self - Guest
6. Will Smith: Live in Concert (2005) — Self
7. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) — Self
8. Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling (2011)
9. A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023) — Self
10. Night of 100 Stars III (1990) — Self
11. Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) — Self (archive footage)
12. Yo! MTV Raps (1988) — Self
13. Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) — Self
14. The Legacy of J Dilla (2023) — Self - Producer; Friend
15. Mixtape (2022) — Self
16. The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports (2023) — Self
17. The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World (2023) — Self
18. Downtown Calling (2009) — Self
19. NB80s (2011) — Self
20. Smash Hits Poll Winners Party (1988) — Self