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Franklyn Ajaye

Actor | Writer | Producer

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Attended UCLA in 1968-69 at the same time as Kareem Abdul Jabar (previously known as Lou Alcindor).

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in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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2014 Brilliant (short)
F
 
2011 Bridesmaids
Lillian's Dad
 
2005-2006 Deadwood (TV series)
Samuel Fields
– Tell Him Something Pretty (2006) … Samuel Fields
– Amateur Night (2006) … Samuel Fields
– Leviathan Smiles (2006) … Samuel Fields
– Unauthorized Cinnamon (2006) … Samuel Fields
– A Rich Find (2006) … Samuel Fields
See all 11 episodes »
 
2004 Entourage (TV series)
Finley
– The Script and the Sherpa (2004) … Finley (uncredited)
 
2003 Pirate Islands (TV series)
Five Spice
– Going Home (2003) … Five Spice
– Secret Island (2003) … Five Spice
– Defeating Quade (2003) … Five Spice
– Carmen's Betrayal (2003) … Five Spice
– Behind the Waterfall (2003) … Five Spice
See all 26 episodes »
 
2002 Queen of the Damned
French Dealer
 
2001 Brown Shoe Polish (short)
Viennese Cake Shop Owner
 
1997 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV series)
Sporty the Cat
– Pinocchio (1997) … Sporty the Cat (voice)
 
1993 American Yakuza
Sam
 
1992 Goof Troop (TV series)
– Cabana Fever (1992) (voice / as Franklin Ajaye)
 
1989 227 (TV series)
Painter
– Tenants, Anyone? (1989) … Painter
 
1989 The 'Burbs
Detective #1
 
1988 The Wrong Guys
Franklyn Ajaye
 
1987 Hollywood Shuffle
Body Guard #1
 
1987 Glory Years (TV movie)
Wilson
 
1985 Fraternity Vacation
Harry
 
1984 Hot Flashes (TV series)
Walter Conkrite
 
1983 Get Crazy
Cool
 
1983 The New Odd Couple (TV series)
Henry
– The Night Stalker (1983) … Henry
 
1983 Hysterical
Leroy
 
1980 The Jazz Singer
Bubba
 
1980 Stir Crazy
Young Man in Hospital
 
1980 The Cheap Detective (TV short)
Elvis
 
1978 Chico and the Man (TV series)
Tony
– Della and Son (1978) … Tony
 
1978 Convoy
Spider Mike
 
1978 The Bionic Woman (TV series)
Benny
– All for One (1978) … Benny
 
1976 Car Wash
T.C.
 
1976 Sweet Revenge
Edmund
 
1975 Barney Miller (TV series)
Frazier
– You Dirty Rat (1975) … Frazier
 
1975 Keep on Truckin' (TV series)
 
Show ShowWriter (9 titles)
1996-1997 Politically Incorrect (TV series)
– Episode dated 30 May 1997 (1997) (writer)
– Episode dated 29 April 1997 (1997) (writer)
– Episode dated 16 April 1997 (1997) (writer)
– Episode dated 20 March 1997 (1997) (writer)
– Episode dated 11 February 1997 (1997) (writer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1996 C-Bear and Jamal (TV series) (creator / 1996)
 
1995-1996 The Parent 'Hood (TV series)
– Ode to Billy Shankbreath (1996) (written by)
– One Man and a Baby (1996) (written by)
– The Taxi Man (1995) (written by)
– Robert in the Hood (1995) (written by)
 
1995 NYPD Blue (TV series)
– A Murder with Teeth in It (1995) (written by)
 
1993 Townsend Television (TV series)
– Episode #1.10 (1993) (writer)
– Episode #1.9 (1993) (writer)
– Episode #1.8 (1993) (writer)
– Episode #1.7 (1993) (writer)
– Episode #1.6 (1993) (writer)
See all 10 episodes »
 
1990-1993 In Living Color (TV series)
– Forever Silky (1993)
– Michael Jackson: Little Timmy's Not My Lover (1992) (writer)
– Compilations (1991) (writer)
– Homey D. Clown Returns (1990) (writer)
– Conspiracy (1990) (writer)
See all 16 episodes »
 
1991 Roc (TV series)
– How to Succeed at Garbage (1991) (written by)
 
1991 The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (TV movie) (writer)
 
1974-1976 The Midnight Special (TV series)
– Episode #5.11 (1976)
– Episode #5.6 (1976)
– Episode #2.40 (1974)
– Episode #2.21 (1974)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1995-1996 The Parent 'Hood (TV series) (co-producer - 22 episodes)
– Reconcilable Differences (1996) (co-producer)
– Ode to Billy Shankbreath (1996) (co-producer)
– I Never Danced for My Mother (1996) (co-producer)
– We Don't Need Another Hero (1996) (co-producer)
– An American Class President (1996) (co-producer)
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Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1996 C-Bear and Jamal (TV series) (creative concept)
 
1995 The Parent 'Hood (TV series) (executive consultant - 13 episodes)
– Trust a Move (1995) (executive consultant)
– The Bully Pulpit (1995) (executive consultant)
– Nice Guys Finish Last (1995) (executive consultant)
– Don't Be Alarmed (1995) (executive consultant)
– Trial by Jerri (1995) (executive consultant)
See all 13 episodes »
 
Show ShowSelf (26 titles)
2011 The Green Room with Paul Provenza (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.2 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 I Am Comic (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 The Wanda Sykes Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Thank God You're Here (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.5 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Before They Die! (documentary) (voice)
 
2007 Totally Baked: A Pot-U-Mentary
Himself (uncredited)
 
2004 BET Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 September 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
1998-2001 The Panel (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.6 (2001) … Himself
– Episode #3.19 (2000) … Himself
– Episode #2.31 (1999) … Himself
– Episode #2.4 (1999) … Himself
– Episode #1.11 (1998) … Himself
 
1997 Breaking News (TV series)
Himself
– The Code (1997) … Himself
 
1995 HBO Comedy Showcase (TV series)
Himself - Comedian (1995)
 
1994 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.121 (1994) … Himself
 
1991 The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (TV movie)
Himself/Various Characters
 
1974-1990 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 November 1990 (1990) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 March 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 October 1988 (1988) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 June 1981 (1981) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 February 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1988 The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member
 
1982-1987 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 December 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 February 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
1980 The John Davidson Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 August 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
1977 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Ray Charles (1977) … Himself
 
1974-1977 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Guest / Himself
– Episode #6.25 (1977) … Himself
– Billy Preston/Rufus/George McCrae/Franklin Ajaye (1974) … Guest
 
1977 Sammy and Company (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 January 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1974-1976 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.11 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #5.6 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #2.40 (1974) … Himself
– Episode #2.21 (1974) … Himself
 
1976 Rock Concert (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.5 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #4.5 (1976) … Himself
 
1974 Cotton Club '75 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1973 Flip (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.12 (1973) … Himself
 

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Trivia:

Attended UCLA in 1968-69 at the same time as Kareem Abdul Jabar (previously known as Lou Alcindor). See more »

Nickname:

The Jazzcomedian See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus