Acting
Franklyn Ajaye
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. He released a series of comedy albums starting in 1973 and has acted in film and television shows from the 1970s through the present, including as a primary character in the 1976 ensemble comedy Car Wash and a supporting role in Sam Peckinpah's Convoy (1978).
Filmography
Deadwood: The Movie
Film · 2019
Utopia
Series · 2014
Bridesmaids
Film · 2011
I Am Comic
Film · 2010
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Series · 2010
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Film · 2009
Before They Die!
Film · 2008
Thank God You're Here
Series · 2006
Deadwood
Series · 2004
Queen of the Damned
Film · 2002
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Series · 1995
American Yakuza
Film · 1993
Goof Troop
Series · 1992
Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder
Film · 1990
The 'Burbs
Film · 1989
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Film · 1989
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Film · 1989
The Wrong Guys
Film · 1988
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Film · 1988
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Film · 1987
Hollywood Shuffle
Film · 1987
Fraternity Vacation
Film · 1985
Get Crazy
Film · 1983
Hysterical
Film · 1982
The New Odd Couple
Series · 1982
Stir Crazy
Film · 1980
The Jazz Singer
Film · 1980
Convoy
Film · 1978
Car Wash
Film · 1976
Sweet Revenge
Film · 1976
The Bionic Woman
Series · 1976
Barney Miller
Series · 1975
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Film · 1969
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962