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DJ Jazzy Jeff

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  • Composer
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DJ Jazzy Jeff
30 years later, we're bringing the Banks family back together. Join Will and Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro and DJ Jazzy Jeff, for a funny and heartfelt night full of music and dancing in honor of the show that ran for six seasons and 148 episodes.
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DJ Jazzy Jeff was born on 15 January 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), Strange Days (1995) and The Parent Trap (1998). He has been married to Lynette C. Jackson since 31 July 2010. They have two children.
BornJanuary 15, 1965
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BornJanuary 15, 1965
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Jazz
    Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and Juliette Lewis in Strange Days (1995)
    Strange Days
    7.2
    • Soundtrack("Lost in the Night")
    • 1995
    Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, and Lindsay Lohan in The Parent Trap (1998)
    The Parent Trap
    6.7
    • Soundtrack("Parents Just Don't Understand")
    • 1998
    Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, and Morris Chestnut in Boyz n the Hood (1991)
    Boyz n the Hood
    7.8
    • Soundtrack(as Jazzy Jeff, "Work It Out")
    • 1991

    Credits

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    Actor

    • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
      The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Jazzy Jeff (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • 2010 Wake Up Show Anthem (2010)
      2010 Wake Up Show Anthem
      Music Video
      • 2010
    • Will Smith Feat. Biz Markie & Slick Rick: So Fresh (1999)
      Will Smith Feat. Biz Markie & Slick Rick: So Fresh
      2.7
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1999
    • Will Smith: Will 2K (1999)
      Will Smith: Will 2K
      4.5
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1999
    • Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
      The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Jazz
      • 1990–1996
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me) (1993)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)
      4.8
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1993
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Boom! Shake the Room (1993)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Boom! Shake the Room
      6.0
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1993
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: The Things That U Do (1991)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: The Things That U Do
      3.8
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1991
    • Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (1991)
      Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection
      6.9
      Video
      • (as D.J. Jazzy Jeff)
      • 1991
    • Dj Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Ring My Bell (1991)
      Dj Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Ring My Bell
      5.0
      Music Video
      • Dj Jazzy Jeff
      • 1991
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime (1991)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime
      6.1
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1991
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Brand New Funk (1989)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Brand New Funk
      3.4
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1989
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson (1989)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson
      3.9
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1989
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: A Nightmare on My Street (1988)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: A Nightmare on My Street
      5.4
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1988
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Parents Just Don't Understand (1988)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Parents Just Don't Understand
      6.0
      Music Video
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff
      • 1988

    Composer

    • Class of '88 (2023)
      Class of '88
      Podcast Series
      • Composer (original music by)
      • 2023
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me) (1993)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)
      4.8
      Music Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 1993
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Boom! Shake the Room (1993)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Boom! Shake the Room
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 1993
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime (1991)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1991
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Brand New Funk (1989)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Brand New Funk
      3.4
      Music Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 1989
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson (1989)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson
      3.9
      Music Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 1989
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: A Nightmare on My Street (1988)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: A Nightmare on My Street
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 1988
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Parents Just Don't Understand (1988)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Parents Just Don't Understand
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 1988
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble (1986)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 1986

    Producer

    • Revolutions: The Story of the DJ
      • executive producer
      • In Production
      • TV Series
    • Vinyl Destination
      Short
      • producer
      • 2017
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, and Harry Shearer in Bart Simpson: Deep Deep Trouble (1991)
      Bart Simpson: Deep Deep Trouble
      7.1
      Music Video
      • producer (produced by)
      • 1991
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling
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    Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling
    Trailer 1:40
    Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • D.J. Jazzy Jeff
    • Height
      • 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
    • Born
      • January 15, 1965
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Spouse
      • Lynette C. JacksonJuly 31, 2010 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Amir Mitchell-Townes
    • Other works
      Music video for Will Smith: "Will 2K"
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview

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    • Trivia
      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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    • Nicknames
      • Jazz
      • DJ Jazzy Jeff

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