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Franklyn Ajaye

Bio: Franklyn Ajaye (born May 13, 1949) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. His nickname is "The Jazz Comedian" for his distinctive jazz-inflected style of delivery, timing, and use of silence
Born: Fri, May 13 1949
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Franklyn Ajaye is 75 years old
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Poster of Deadwood: The Movie
Deadwood: The Movie
Franklyn Ajaye was
70 in Deadwood: The Movie
as 'Samuel Fields'.
Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids
Franklyn Ajaye was
62 in Bridesmaids
as 'Mr. Donovan'.
Fri, May 13 2011
Poster of I Am Comic
I Am Comic
Franklyn Ajaye was
60 in I Am Comic
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 10 2010
Poster of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Franklyn Ajaye was
59 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Before They Die!
Before They Die!
Franklyn Ajaye was
59 in Before They Die!
as '(Voice)'.
Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Queen of the Damned
Queen of the Damned
Franklyn Ajaye was
52 in Queen of the Damned
as 'Dealer'.
Sun, Feb 10 2002
Poster of American Yakuza
American Yakuza
Franklyn Ajaye was
44 in American Yakuza
as 'Sam'.
Wed, Dec 22 1993
Poster of Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder
Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder
Franklyn Ajaye was
41 in Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder
Fri, Nov 16 1990
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Franklyn Ajaye was
40 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Sat, Sep 16 1989
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Franklyn Ajaye was
40 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Sat, May 20 1989
Poster of The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs
Franklyn Ajaye was
39 in The 'Burbs
as 'Detective #1'.
Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Franklyn Ajaye was
39 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Sat, Sep 24 1988
Poster of The Wrong Guys
The Wrong Guys
Franklyn Ajaye was
39 in The Wrong Guys
as 'Franklyn'.
Fri, May 13 1988
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Franklyn Ajaye was
38 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Sat, Dec 19 1987
Poster of Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle
Franklyn Ajaye was
37 in Hollywood Shuffle
as 'Body Guard #1'.
Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Fraternity Vacation
Fraternity Vacation
Franklyn Ajaye was
36 in Fraternity Vacation
as 'Harry'.
Wed, Dec 04 1985
Poster of Get Crazy
Get Crazy
Franklyn Ajaye was
34 in Get Crazy
as 'Cool'.
Fri, Aug 05 1983
Poster of Hysterical
Hysterical
Franklyn Ajaye was
33 in Hysterical
as 'Leroy'.
Wed, Dec 22 1982
Poster of The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer
Franklyn Ajaye was
31 in The Jazz Singer
as 'Bubba'.
Wed, Dec 17 1980
Poster of Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy
Franklyn Ajaye was
31 in Stir Crazy
as 'Young Man in Hospital'.
Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of Convoy
Convoy
Franklyn Ajaye was
29 in Convoy
as 'Spider Mike'.
Tue, Jun 27 1978
Poster of Car Wash
Car Wash
Franklyn Ajaye was
27 in Car Wash
as 'Theodore Chauncy "T.C." Alcott (The Fly)'.
Fri, Oct 22 1976
Poster of Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge
Franklyn Ajaye was
27 in Sweet Revenge
as 'Edmund'.
Sun, Jun 06 1976
Poster of Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Franklyn Ajaye was
19 in Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Wed, Jan 01 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Utopia
Utopia
Franklyn Ajaye was
65+ in Utopia
as 'Marvin Hudfield'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 2014
Poster of The Green Room with Paul Provenza
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Franklyn Ajaye was
61+ in The Green Room with Paul Provenza
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 10 2010
Poster of Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here
Franklyn Ajaye was
56+ in Thank God You're Here
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2006
Poster of Deadwood
Deadwood
Franklyn Ajaye was
54+ in Deadwood
as 'Samuel Fields'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 21 2004
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Franklyn Ajaye was
45+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Sporty The Cat (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Goof Troop
Goof Troop
Franklyn Ajaye was
43+ in Goof Troop
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of The New Odd Couple
The New Odd Couple
Franklyn Ajaye was
33+ in The New Odd Couple
as 'Henry'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1982
Poster of The Bionic Woman
The Bionic Woman
Franklyn Ajaye was
26+ in The Bionic Woman
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Franklyn Ajaye was
26+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Franklyn Ajaye was
25+ in Barney Miller
as 'Wendell Frazier'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Franklyn Ajaye was
13+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962