DJ Jazzy Jeff

3 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Jazz

(1990-1996)

Strange Days Soundtrack

(1995)

Boyz n the Hood Soundtrack

(1991)

The Parent Trap Soundtrack

(1998)

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Actor (13 credits)

2015 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series)
Jazzy Jeff

- Michael Keaton/Gwen Stefani (2015) ... Jazzy Jeff (uncredited)

2005 Will Smith: Live in Concert

1999 Will Smith Feat. Biz Markie, Slick Rick: So Fresh (Video short)

1999 Will Smith: Will 2K (Video short)

1990-1996 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series)
Jazz

- I, Done: Part 2 (1996) ... Jazz (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

- I, Done: Part 1 (1996) ... Jazz (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

- The Butler's Son Did It (1996) ... Jazz (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

- I, Ooh, Baby, Baby (1995) ... Jazz (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

- The Script Formerly Known As... (1995) ... Jazz (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

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1993 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me) (Video short)

1991 Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (Video) (as D.J. Jazzy Jeff)

1991 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime (Video short)

1989 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Brand New Funk (Video short)

1989 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson (Video short)

1988 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: A Nightmare on My Street (Video short)

1988 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Parents Just Don't Understand (Video short)

1986 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble (Video short)

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Soundtrack (33 credits)

2017 I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Episode #2.9 (2017) ... (writer: "Summertime" - uncredited)

2017 Len Goodman's Partners in Rhyme (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)

- Episode #1.3 (2017) ... (performer: "Summertime" - uncredited)

2017 GMB Today (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Episode #1.7 (2017) ... (writer: "Summertime" - uncredited)

2017 Lip Sync Battle (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Rumer Willis vs. Bryshere Gray (2017) ... (writer: "Summertime")

2017 The Breaks (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Substitution (2017) ... (writer: "Brand New Funk")

2017 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Gordon Ramsay/Alessia Cara/Ask This Old House (2017) ... (writer: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air")

2016 The X Factor (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Live Show 4: Fright Night Week (2016) ... (writer: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - uncredited)

2015 Fresh Dressed (Documentary) (writer: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air")

2014 Annie (writer: "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - as Jeffrey Townes)

2014 Tu cara me suena (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Episode #3.11 (2014) ... (writer: "El príncipe de Bel-Air")

2013 Daily Ukulele (TV Series short) (writer - 1 episode)

- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (2013) ... (writer: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air")

2010 In West Philadelphia, Corn and Braised (Video short) (writer: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - uncredited)

2009 Parks and Recreation (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Pawnee Zoo (2009) ... (writer: "Parents Just Don't Understand" - uncredited)

2009 Welcome to the 80's (TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)

- Rap, Breakdance und Graffiti (2009) ... (performer: "Parents Just Don't Understand" - uncredited)

2007 Entourage (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)

- Gotcha! (2007) ... (performer: "Jeff N Fess" - as DJ Jazzy Jeff)

2006 SingStar Rocks! (Video Game) (writer: "Summertime")

2004 Jersey Girl (writer: "Parents Just Don't Understand" - as Jeffrey Townes)

2003 Malibu's Most Wanted (writer: "Parents Just Don't Understand" - as J. Townes)

2001 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (as Jeff Townes, "Parents Just Don't Understand (Teddy Riley Remix)")

1998 Bug Juice (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Turn, Turn, Turn (1998) ... (writer: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" )

1998 The Parent Trap (writer: "Parents Just Don't Understand" - as Jeff Townes)

1998 Ride (as J. Towns, "Brand New Funk")

1995 Strange Days (writer: "Lost in the Night" - as Townes)

1994 Beavis and Butt-Head (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Patients Patients (1994) ... (writer: "I Wanna Rock")

1993 Made in America (producer: "Dance or Die" - as Jeff Townes) / (writer: "Dance or Die" - as Jeff Townes)

1992 Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style (TV Movie) (writer: "Summertime" - uncredited)

1991 Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (Video) (writer: "Girls Ain't Nothin But Trouble" - as Townes)

1991 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime (Video short) (writer: "Summertime")

1991 Boyz n the Hood (producer: "Work It Out" - as Jazzy Jeff) / (writer: "Work It Out" - as Jazzy Jeff)

1991 Bart Simpson: Deep Deep Trouble (Video short) (producer: "Deep Deep Trouble") / (writer: "Deep Deep Trouble")

1990 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- The Fresh Prince Project (1990) ... (writer: "Parents Just Don't Understand" - uncredited)

In the Heat of the Night (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1989) (writer - 1 episode, 1989)

- Country Mouse, City Mouse (1989) ... (performer: "He's The DJ, I'm The Rapper" - uncredited) / (writer: "He's The DJ, I'm The Rapper" - uncredited)

1988 License to Drive (writer: "Jazzy's in the House" - as J. Townes)

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Composer (7 credits)

1993 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Boom! Shake the Room (Video short) (music by)

1993 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me) (Video short) (music by)

1989 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Brand New Funk (Video short) (music by)

1989 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson (Video short) (music by)

1988 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: A Nightmare on My Street (Video short) (music by)

1988 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Parents Just Don't Understand (Video short) (music by)

1986 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble (Video short) (music by)

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Producer (1 credit)

2017 Vinyl Destination (Documentary) (producer)

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

2010 DeRay Davis: Power Play (TV Special documentary) (special appearance by)

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Thanks (1 credit)

2001 Scratch (Documentary) (special thanks - as Jazzy Jeff)

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Self (42 credits)

Phila.Sophical (Documentary) (post-production)
Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2017 Vinyl Destination (Documentary)

2015 As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM (Documentary)
Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2013 The Queen Latifah Show (TV Series)
Himself - Guest

- Episode #1.2 (2013) ... Himself - Guest

2013 The Graham Norton Show (TV Series)
Himself

- Michael Douglas/Will Smith/Jaden Smith/Bradley Cooper/Heather Graham/Selena Gomez (2013) ... Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2009-2013 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 1 April 2013 (2013) ... Himself

- Episode dated 6 November 2009 (2009) ... Himself

2012 Sample: Not for Sale (Documentary)
Himself - Interviewee (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2011 Philly's 4th of July Jam (TV Special)
Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2011 Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling
Himself

2009 Downtown Calling (Documentary)
Himself

2009 6th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors (TV Special)
Himself

2008 Xposé (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #3.30 (2008) ... Himself

2005 2nd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (TV Special)
Himself (as Jazzy Jeff)

2005 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #5.10 (2005) ... Himself (as Jazzy Jeff)

2005 Back to Bel-Air: A Fresh Look (Video short)
Himself

2005 Black in the 80s (TV Mini-Series documentary)
Himself

- Color TV (2005) ... Himself

- Def Jams (2005) ... Himself

2005 I Love the '90s: Part Deux (TV Series documentary)
Himself

2002 Philly Boy: A Movie About M.C. Breeze
Himself

2001 Headliners & Legends: Will Smith (TV Movie documentary)
Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2001 7th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Presenter (as DJ Jazzy Jeff Townes)

2001 I Love 1980's (TV Series documentary)

- I Love 1982 (2001) ... (as Jazzy Jeff Townes)

2000 Brit Awards 2000 (TV Special)
Himself - Performer

1999 Ultra Sound (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Will Smith (1999) ... Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

1999 The Will Smith Music Video Collection (Video documentary)
Himself (segment "So Fresh")

1998 Essence Awards (TV Special)
Himself

1993 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Boom! Shake the Room (Video short)
Himself

1993 The American Music Awards 20th Anniversary Special (TV Special)
Himself - Performer (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

1993 Encantada de la vida (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 5 November 1993 (1993) ... Himself (as DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince)

1992 The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (TV Special)
Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

1992 NBA All-Star Stay in School Jam (TV Movie)
Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

1992 The 19th Annual American Music Awards (TV Special)
Himself

1991 Soul Train (TV Series)
Himself

- D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince/Brand New Heavies (1991) ... Himself (as D.J. Jazzy Jeff)

1989-1991 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 27 September 1991 (1991) ... Himself

- Episode dated 24 November 1989 (1989) ... Himself

1991 1991 MTV Video Music Awards (TV Special)
Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

1990 Night of 100 Stars III (TV Special)
Himself (as D.J. Jazzy Jeff)

1990 The Magical World of Disney (TV Series)
Himself / DJ Jazzy Jeff

- Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration (1990) ... Himself / DJ Jazzy Jeff (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

1989 Showtime at the Apollo (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 25 November 1989 (1989) ... Himself

1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #2.24 (1989) ... Himself (as D.J. Jazzy Jeff)

1989 21st NAACP Image Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Performer (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

1989 The 16th Annual American Music Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Performer (as D.J. Jazzy Jeff)

1988 An All Star Celebration: Vote '88 (TV Movie)
Himself

1988 Yo! MTV Raps (TV Series)
Himself

- Pilot (1988) ... Himself

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Archive footage (8 credits)

2017 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #36.306 (2017) ... Himself

2014 Peter Andre's 90 Party Hits of the 90s (TV Movie)
Himself (as DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince)

2013 The Graham Norton Show (TV Series)
DJ Jazzy Jeff

- Compilation (2013) ... DJ Jazzy Jeff (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2010 A polos 25 (TV Series)
Jazz

- Episode #1.23 (2010) ... Jazz (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2007 Video on Trial (TV Series)
Himself

- Totally 80s Video on Trial (2007) ... Himself

2004 And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (TV Mini-Series documentary)
Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes)

2001 VH1 Presents the 80's (TV Mini-Series)

- Hip Hop/R&B (2001)

1990 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series)
Jazz

- Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 1 (1990) ... Jazz (uncredited)

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Height:

5' 9½" (1.77 m)

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First hip-hop artist (along with Will Smith) to win the first best rap performance Grammy for "Parents Just Don't Understand" (1988). See more »

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Star Sign:

Capricorn

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