DJ Kool Herc
Biography
DJ Kool Herc works in acting. Born April 16, 1955 in Kingston, Jamaica. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Beat Street (1984) as Clive Campbell
- The Hip Hop Years (1999) as Self
- Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)
- Sample This (2013) as Self
- The Making of Sun City (1985) as Self
- Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000)
- The Freshest Kids (2002)
- 5 Sides of a Coin (2004)
- From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop (2017) as Self
- VERSUS (2008) as Self
- Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall (2023) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is DJ Kool Herc best known for?
DJ Kool Herc is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013), Beat Street (1984), Moral Orel (2005).
When and where was DJ Kool Herc born?
DJ Kool Herc was born on April 16, 1955 in Kingston, Jamaica.
How many credits does DJ Kool Herc have?
DJ Kool Herc has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2023.
What is DJ Kool Herc's background in cinema and television?
DJ Kool Herc, born Clive Campbell , is a Jamaican-American DJ and performer who is credited with helping originate hip-hop music in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s through his "Back to School Jam", hosted on August 11, 1973, at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue.
DJ Kool Herc by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013) — aged about 58
- Beat Street (1984) as Clive Campbell — aged about 29
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