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Dennis D.T. Thomas(1951-2021)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Dennis D.T. Thomas
Dennis D.T. Thomas was born on 9 February 1951 in Orlando, Florida, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Nutty Professor (1996) and Nick of Time (1995). He was married to Phynjuar. He died on 7 August 2021 in Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
BornFebruary 9, 1951
DiedAugust 7, 2021(70)
BornFebruary 9, 1951
DiedAugust 7, 2021(70)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Ludacris, Eva Mendes, Tyrese Gibson, Paul Walker, and Devon Aoki in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
2 Fast 2 Furious
5.9
  • Soundtrack(as Dennis Thomas, "Pump It Up")
  • 2003
Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor (1996)
The Nutty Professor
5.7
  • Soundtrack(as Dennis Thomas, "Somethin' for Da Honeyz")
  • 1996
Johnny Depp in Nick of Time (1995)
Nick of Time
6.3
  • Soundtrack(as Dennis Thomas, "Celebration")
  • 1995
Lupita Nyong'o in Us (2019)
Us
6.8
  • Soundtrack(as Dennis Thomas, "I Got 5 on It")
  • 2019

Credits

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Actor

  • Kool & the Gang: Strong (1988)
    Kool & the Gang: Strong
    Music Video
    • Dee Tee
    • 1988
  • Kool & the Gang: Rags to Riches (1988)
    Kool & the Gang: Rags to Riches
    Music Video
    • Dee Tee
    • 1988
  • Kool & the Gang: Stone Love (1987)
    Kool & the Gang: Stone Love
    5.6
    Music Video
    • Dee Tee
    • 1987
  • Kool & the Gang: Victory (1986)
    Kool & the Gang: Victory
    5.7
    Music Video
    • Dee Tee
    • 1986
  • Kool & the Gang: Emergency (1985)
    Kool & the Gang: Emergency
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Dee Tee
    • 1985
  • Kool & the Gang: Cherish (1985)
    Kool & the Gang: Cherish
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Dee Tee
    • 1985
  • Band Aid in Band Aid: Do They Know It's Christmas? (1984)
    Band Aid: Do They Know It's Christmas?
    7.3
    Music Video
    • Dennis D.T. Thomas
    • 1984
  • Kool & The Gang in Kool & the Gang: Misled (1984)
    Kool & the Gang: Misled
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
    • 1984
  • Kool & the Gang: Fresh (1984)
    Kool & the Gang: Fresh
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Dee Tee
    • 1984
  • Kool & the Gang: Straight Ahead (1984)
    Kool & the Gang: Straight Ahead
    Music Video
    • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
    • 1984
  • Kool & the Gang: Tonight (1984)
    Kool & the Gang: Tonight
    5.1
    Music Video
    • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
    • 1984
  • Kool & the Gang: Let's Go Dancing (Ooh, La, La, La) (1983)
    Kool & the Gang: Let's Go Dancing (Ooh, La, La, La)
    7.8
    Music Video
    • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
    • 1983
  • Kool & the Gang: Joanna (1983)
    Kool & the Gang: Joanna
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
    • 1983
  • Kool & the Gang: No Show (1982)
    Kool & the Gang: No Show
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
    • 1982
  • Kool & the Gang: Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho (1982)
    Kool & the Gang: Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho
    Music Video
    • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
    • 1982

Composer

  • Atomic Kitten: Ladies Night
    5.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2003
  • Da Brat, Lil' Kim, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, Angie Martinez, and Missy Elliott in Lil' Kim feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Martinez: Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix) (1997)
    Lil' Kim feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Martinez: Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Composer (as Dennis Thomas)
    • 1997
  • James 'JT' Taylor, Robert 'Kool' Bell, Dennis D.T. Thomas, Ronald Bell, George 'Funky' Brown, and Kool & The Gang in Kool & the Gang: Get Down on It (1980)
    Kool & the Gang: Get Down on It
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Composer (as Dennis Thomas)
    • 1980
  • Kool & The Gang in Kool & the Gang: Celebration (1980)
    Kool & the Gang: Celebration
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Composer (as Dennis Ronald Thomas)
    • 1980

Soundtrack

  • Tichina Arnold, Cedric The Entertainer, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs in The Neighborhood (2018)
    The Neighborhood
    6.7
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jungle Boogie" (uncredited)
    • 2025
  • EastEnders Revealed (1998)
    EastEnders Revealed
    7.3
    TV Series
    • writer: "Celebration" (Performed Live from the Queen Vic) (uncredited)
    • 2025
  • The Project (2009)
    The Project
    4.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jungle Boogie"
    • writer: "Celebration"
    • 2023–2025
  • Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in The Instigators (2024)
    The Instigators
    6.2
    • writer: "Celebration" (as Dennis Thomas)
    • 2024
  • Gull Lake Vice II: The Delusion Continues (2024)
    Gull Lake Vice II: The Delusion Continues
    8.3
    • writer: "The Man" (as Dennis Thomas)
    • 2024
  • Thelma the Unicorn (2024)
    Thelma the Unicorn
    5.7
    • writer: "Hollywood Swinging" (as Dennis Ronald Thomas)
    • 2024
  • Aneesa Ferreira, Shane Landrum, Nany González, Leroy Garrett, Ashley Mitchell, Turabi Çamkiran, Da'Vonne Rogers, and Devin Walker in The Challenge: All Stars (2021)
    The Challenge: All Stars
    8.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Breathe and Stop" (uncredited)
    • 2024
  • Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)
    Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • writer: "Celebration" (uncredited)
    • 2024
  • Joe Scarborough, Willie Geist, and Mika Brzezinski in Morning Joe (2007)
    Morning Joe
    4.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Ladies Night"
    • 2023
  • De Poli (2023)
    De Poli
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "Celebration" (uncredited)
    • 2023
  • Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)
    Five Nights at Freddy's
    5.4
    • writer: "Celebration" (as Dennis Ronald Thomas)
    • 2023
  • Arja Saijonmaa, Katja Ståhl, Jore Marjaranta, Lauri Mikkola, Suvi Teräsniska, Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto, Diandra Flores, and Tero Vesterinen in Elämäni Biisi (2019)
    Elämäni Biisi
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "Celebration"
    • 2023
  • Ariana Madix in Love Island USA (2019)
    Love Island USA
    5.3
    TV Series
    • writer: "Ladies Night"
    • 2023
  • Elizabeth Banks, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Snook, and Geraldine Viswanathan in The Beanie Bubble (2023)
    The Beanie Bubble
    6.3
    • writer: "Let Me Clear My Throat" (as Dennis Ronald Thomas)
    • 2023
  • David Thewlis, Rosie Perez, Maria Bamford, Hugh Jackman, Maya Rudolph, Randall Park, Keke Palmer, Nick Kroll, and Aidy Bryant in Human Resources (2022)
    Human Resources
    7.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Let Me Clear My Throat" (uncredited)
    • 2023
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Kool & The Gang
  • Born
    • February 9, 1951
    • Orlando, Florida, USA
  • Died
    • August 7, 2021
    • Montclair, New Jersey, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Phynjuar? - August 7, 2021 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Tuesday Rankin
  • Other works
    TV commercial: Schlitz Malt Liquor with Kool & the Gang

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  • Trivia
    Father, with Phynjuar, of daughter Michelle Thomas.
  • Nickname
    • Kool & The Gang

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