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Biz Markie(1964-2021)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Music Department
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Biz Markie
A mid-western couple is transferred to Washington DC for work and meet the neighbors, a super-intense couple. As their friendships develop, confusion unfolds in this country mice meet city mice adventure.
Play trailer1:51
Couples' Night (2018)
4 Videos
9 Photos
Biz Markie was an African-American rapper, disk jockey and actor. He was known for his hit 1989 song "Just a Friend". He played a beatboxing alien in Men in Black II (2002) alongside Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. He was originally going to voice The Grizz in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (2013) but left during pre-production of the game with Fred Tatasciore replacing him. He passed away in 2021 due to complications from diabetes.
BornApril 8, 1964
DiedJuly 16, 2021(57)
BornApril 8, 1964
DiedJuly 16, 2021(57)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination

Photos9

Biz Markie in Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007)
Biz Markie in Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)
Biz Markie and Kirk Fraser in Couples' Night (2018)
Biz Markie in Couples' Night (2018)
Biz Markie, Kirk Fraser, and Chuck West in Couples' Night (2018)
Ron Perlman, Biz Markie, and Channing Tatum at an event for The Book of Life (2014)
Biz Markie
Biz Markie

Known for:

Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black II (2002)
Men in Black II
6.2
  • Rapping Alien
  • 2002
The Wackness (2008)
The Wackness
6.9
  • Soundtrack("Just a Friend")
  • 2008
Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake in Friends with Benefits (2011)
Friends with Benefits
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Just A Friend")
  • 2011
Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg in Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012)
Celeste & Jesse Forever
6.6
  • Soundtrack("Just a Friend")
  • 2012

Credits

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Actor

  • Biz Markie: Young Girl Bluez
    • Music Video
  • CHAAW: Chapter 1
    • Biz
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • CHAAW: Chapter 2
    • Biz, Rapping Angel
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • CHAAW: Chapter 3
    • Biz, Rapping Angel
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • Biz Markie, Ron Elliot, Kevin Crump, Force M.D.'s, and Robert D Schwartz in Stay in the House (2020)
    Stay in the House
    • Rapper
    • Video
    • 2020
  • Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Anderson, Jenifer Lewis, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, and Marsai Martin in Black-ish (2014)
    Black-ish
    • Biz Markie
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Rad Lands (2017)
    Rad Lands
    • Fresh Song Musician
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson in Empire (2015)
    Empire
    • Biz Markie
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Yo Gabba Gabba: Very Awesome Holiday Show (2014)
    Yo Gabba Gabba: Very Awesome Holiday Show
    • Biz Markie
    • Video
    • 2014
  • Judd Hirsch and Ian Ziering in Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)
    Sharknado 2: The Second One
    • Vinnie
    • TV Movie
    • 2014
  • Clancy Brown, Mary Jo Catlett, Bill Fagerbakke, Tom Kenny, Mr. Lawrence, and Jill Talley in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    SpongeBob SquarePants
    • Kenny the Cat (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012)
    Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
    • Tiny Timmy Scratch It (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2013
  • Mad (2010)
    Mad
    • Beatbox Baggins
    • Odie's Security Guard
    • Elf (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2013
  • Stacey Dash, LisaRaye McCoy, and Charity Shea in Single Ladies (2011)
    Single Ladies
    • Supertracks
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Adventure Time with Finn & Jake (2010)
    Adventure Time with Finn & Jake
    • Snorlock (voice, uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack (2008)
    The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
    • Captain Pounder
    • Fish
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • Toodee, Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Rob Schrab, Lance Robertson, and Plex in Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007)
    Yo Gabba Gabba!
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • Will Smith in Seven Pounds (2008)
    Seven Pounds
    • Funeral Guest (uncredited)
    • 2008
  • Crank Yankers (2002)
    Crank Yankers
    • Announcer (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2004–2007

Composer

  • Biz Markie, Ron Elliot, Kevin Crump, Force M.D.'s, and Robert D Schwartz in Stay in the House (2020)
    Stay in the House
    • Composer (rapper)
    • Video
    • 2020
  • PITtv (2007)
    PITtv
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Just a Friend: With Benefits
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2015
  • Biz Markie Feat: Elephant Man: Let Me See You Bounce (2003)
    Biz Markie Feat: Elephant Man: Let Me See You Bounce
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2003
  • DJ Kool Feat. Biz Markie & Doug E. Fresh: Let Me Clear My Throat (1996)
    DJ Kool Feat. Biz Markie & Doug E. Fresh: Let Me Clear My Throat
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1996
  • War Is Menstrual Envy (1992)
    War Is Menstrual Envy
    • Composer (music by)
    • 1992
  • Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Erase Racism (1990)
    Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Erase Racism
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1990
  • Biz Markie in Biz Markie: Vapors (1988)
    Biz Markie: Vapors
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1988

Music Department

  • Aaron Paul in Quad (2020)
    Quad
    • soundtrack
    • 2020
  • BET Comedy Awards (2004)
    BET Comedy Awards
    • music by
    • TV Special
    • 2004
  • Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Erase Racism (1990)
    Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Erase Racism
    • song producer
    • Music Video
    • 1990

Videos4

Martin Lawrence Presents First Amendment Stand Up: Season Two
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Martin Lawrence Presents First Amendment Stand Up: Season Two
Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Standup: Season 1
Trailer 2:03
Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Standup: Season 1
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Trailer 1:00
Kung Faux
OFFICIAL TRAILER
Trailer 1:51
OFFICIAL TRAILER

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Apple Music
    • Cameo
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • April 8, 1964
    • Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • July 16, 2021
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA(complications from diabetes)
  • Spouse
    • Tara? - July 16, 2021 (his death)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Sprite Remix (2003)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was a close friend of the Beastie Boys and made guest appearances on their albums "Check Your Head" (1992), "Ill Communication" (1994) and "Hello Nasty" (1998) as well as their double compilation album "The Sounds of Science" (1999).
  • Trademark
    Beatboxing, making incredible sounds with his mouth

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