Afrika Bambaataa

Acting Born Apr 17, 1957 Died Apr 9, 2026 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA 32 credits

Biography

Afrika Bambaataa works in acting. Born April 17, 1957 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. Died April 9, 2026. Archytele tracks 32 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Doug E. Fresh 2 shared titles

Michael Diamond 1 shared title

Adam Horovitz 1 shared title

Adam Yauch 1 shared title

Ben Stiller 1 shared title

Steve Buscemi 1 shared title

David Cross 1 shared title

Michael Kenneth Williams 1 shared title

John Berry 1 shared title

Kurtis Blow 1 shared title

Career timeline

2020

Beastie Boys Story

2016

Hip Hop EvolutionSoundbreaking

2015

808

2013

Anthony Bourdain: Parts UnknownSample ThisThe Bass That Ate Miami: The Foundation

2012

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

2008

Hip Hop Story from Croatia

2007

NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell

2005

Leftfield: A Final Hit

2004

5 Sides of a CoinAnd You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-HopAnd You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

2003

James Brown: Soul SurvivorThe Work of Director Chris Cunningham

2002

The Freshest KidsThe Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

2001

Scratch

1999

The Hip Hop Years

1998

ModulationsFalco - Hoch wie nie

1995

Rap: Looking for the Perfect BeatThe Show

1990

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole PorterOne World, One Voice

1987

Sacrée soiréeBombin'

1985

The Making of Sun City

1984

Beat StreetGraffiti Rock · Music ConsultantBeat This!: A Hip Hop History

Full Filmography

32 titles

Beastie Boys Story (2020) as Self (archive footage)
Hip Hop Evolution (2016) as Self
Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
808 (2015) as Self
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)
Sample This (2013) as Self
The Bass That Ate Miami: The Foundation (2013) as Self
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012) as Self
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Hip Hop Story from Croatia (2008) as Himself
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (2007) as Self
Leftfield: A Final Hit (2005)
5 Sides of a Coin (2004) as Himself
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004) as Self
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004) as Self
James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003)
The Work of Director Chris Cunningham (2003) as Car Park Attendant
The Freshest Kids (2002)
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002) as Self
Scratch (2001)
The Hip Hop Years (1999) as Self
Modulations (1998) as Self
Falco - Hoch wie nie (1998) as Self (archive footage)
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat (1995)
The Show (1995) as Self
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter (1990) as Self
One World, One Voice (1990) as Self
Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
Bombin' (1987) as Self
The Making of Sun City (1985)
Beat Street (1984)
Graffiti Rock (1984) Music Consultant
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History (1984) as Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Afrika Bambaataa best known for?

Afrika Bambaataa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beastie Boys Story (2020), Rum Runners (1971), Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013), Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012).

When and where was Afrika Bambaataa born?

Afrika Bambaataa was born on April 17, 1957 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on April 9, 2026.

How many credits does Afrika Bambaataa have?

Afrika Bambaataa has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2020.

What is Afrika Bambaataa's background in cinema and television?

Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, was an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture.