John Blackwell

John Blackwell Jr. is an American contemporary R&B, funk, jazz, fusion, and pop drummer, best known for his work with Prince. Most recently, he was a member of D'Angelo's backing band, The Vanguard.

John Blackwell is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992), The Grammys (1959), Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum (2011), Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles) (2004), Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow (Live from Madison Square Garden) (2007), Prince: Budapest (2011), Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show) (2009). The recorded credits span 1959 to 2011, including 13 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.