DJ Jazzy Jeff

DJ Jazzy Jeff was born on January 15, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Jeffrey Allen Townes. He is an actor, known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), Strange Days (1995) and Boyz n the Hood (1991).

Was the part of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince together with Will Smith, with whom he won two Grammy awards.

Legendary Philadelphia hip-hop DJ and serious turntablist who has won DJ competitions such as the New Music Seminar's 1986 DJ Battle For World Supremacy. Although he never competed in the DMC World Championship competitions, he is in the DMC hall of fame for contributions to the world of hip-hop and DJing.

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

DJ Jazzy Jeff is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 23 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion (2020), Tamron Hall (2019), The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008), The Tamron Hall Show (2019), Ali G: Who Iz I? (2026), Yo! MTV Raps (1988).

The recorded credits span 1959 to 2026, including 13 movies and 10 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.