Flavor Flav
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 16, 1959 in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1959–2025 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 86 credits in database
Biography
Flavor Flav, born William Jonathan Drayton, Jr., is an American rapper, hype man, actor, and television personality. He was born on March 16, 1959, in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, USA. He is also recognized as a founding member of the rap group Public Enemy. His career spans television and film, encompassing multiple known credits in acting. Among his television appearances is the Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav, released in 2007. Throughout his career, he has been credited under his birth name, William Jonathan Drayton, Jr., as well as his well-known stage name.
Career overview
Flavor Flav, born William Jonathan Drayton Jr. on March 16, 1959, in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, is an American rapper, hype man, actor, and television personality. As a public figure, he is recognized as a founding member of the rap group Public Enemy. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he has accumulated eighty-five known credits in acting and other media appearances.
In addition to his work in music and acting, he has been featured in various television projects and specials. Among these is the Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav, which was released in 2007. His career spans multiple facets of the entertainment world, establishing him as a prominent figure in American rap music and television.
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Full Filmography
86 titles- Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Hitpig! (2024) as Chef Emcee (voice)
- Memes & Nightmares (2024) as Self
- A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023) as Self
- The Dream is Alive (2023) as Himself
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars (2022) as Self
- Living in Delusionville (2022) as Flavor Flav
- For Real: The Story of Reality TV (2021) as Self
- The Follow-Up (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self - Space Ranger
- Hold On (2019) as Officer Drayton
- A.P. Bio (2018) as Flavor Flav
- Black and Blue (2017) as Self
- The Labyrinth (2016) as Midnight
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant
- Body High (2015) as Flavor Flav
- Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios (2015) as Himself
- James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message (2014) as Self
- Public Enemy Live at the Metro Theatre (2014) as Rappeur
- Stupid Hype (2013) as Grand Master
- Stupid Hype (2013) as Grand Master
- Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy (2013) as Self
- Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy (2013) Executive Producer
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Self
- Couples Therapy (2012) as Himself
- Dr Fubalous (2012) as Papa Skwaught
- Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) as Self
- Vanilla Ice Archive (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Horrorween (2012) as Self
- Artifact (2012) as Self
- Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage (2011) as Himself
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Nite Tales: The Series (2009) as Time Keeper
- Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB (2009) as Self
- Under One Roof (2008) as Calvester Hill
- Nite Tales (2008) as Host / Himself
- Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav (2007) as Self
- Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular (2007) as Wiseman
- Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome (2007) as Self
- Cain and Abel (2007) as Slim Jim
- Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live! (2007) as Himself
- Flavor of Love (2006) as Self - Host
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005) as Flavor Flav
- Wonder Showzen (2005)
- Strange Love (2005) as Self
- Confessions of a Pit Fighter (2005) as Lucky
- Best Week Ever (2004)
- Public Enemy: Revolverlution Tour (2004) as Himself
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Surreal Life (2003) as Self
- Death of a Dynasty (2003) as Reporter #1 (as Flav-o-Flav)
- Beef (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Paper Chasers (2003)
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Flavor Flav
- Public Enemy - Live from House of Blues (2001)
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Private Parts (1997) as Flavor Flav
- Raw (1993) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- CB4 (1993) as Self
- Who's the Man? (1993) as Flavor Flav
- Solidarity (1992) as Concert Footage
- Public Enemy: The Enemy Strikes...Live (1992) as The Juice
- Why Colors? (1992)
- New Jack City (1991) as D.J.
- Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16 (1991) as Self
- The Word (1990)
- Mo' Better Blues (1990) as Impatient Movie Patron (voice)
- Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane (1990)
- Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live! (1989)
- Impact Video Magazine (1989)
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987 (1987) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- One in a Million
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Flavor Flav best known for?
Flavor Flav is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025), Hitpig! (2024), Memes & Nightmares (2024), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022).
When and where was Flavor Flav born?
Flavor Flav was born on March 16, 1959 in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, USA.
How many credits does Flavor Flav have?
Flavor Flav has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Flavor Flav's background in cinema and television?
Flavor Flav, born William Jonathan Drayton, Jr., is an American rapper, hype man, actor, and television personality. He was born on March 16, 1959, in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, USA. He is also recognized as a founding member of the rap group Public Enemy. His career spans television and film, encompassing multi...
Flavor Flav by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 0
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Self — aged about 53
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 25
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant — aged about 56
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self - Space Ranger — aged about 60
- Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 66
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