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Kool Moe Dee

Acting Born Aug 8, 1963 Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. 20 credits
20
Total Credits
1975–2022
48 Years Career Span
12
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Biography

Kool Moe Dee works in acting. Born August 8, 1963 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.. Archytele tracks 20 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

as Old School Teacher
Film

Crossroads

as Bar Owner
Film

The New Guy

as Ted
Film

Brother

as Jack
Film

The Number 23

2007
Film

Gang Related

as Lionel Hudd

Nash Bridges

as Masta Blasta
Film

Panther

as Jamal
Film

Red River

as Self

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self
Film

Bagdad Cafe

as Himself

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

Career timeline

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy
Q: The Man
Everybody Hates Chris
CrossroadsThe New Guy
Brother
Cypress EdgeIt's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
ExposéStorm Trooper
City GuysGang Related
Nash Bridges
Panther
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
MTV Video Music AwardsGraffiti Rock
Saturday Night Live

Full Filmography

20 titles
  • 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy (2013) as Self
  • Q: The Man (2009) as Self
  • Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Old School Teacher
  • Crossroads (2002) as Bar Owner
  • The New Guy (2002) as Ted
  • Brother (2000) as Jack
  • Cypress Edge (1999) as Agent Armstrong
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  • It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West' (1999) as Self (as Kool Mo Dee)
  • Exposé (1998)
  • Storm Trooper (1998) as Driver
  • City Guys (1997)
  • Gang Related (1997) as Lionel Hudd
  • Nash Bridges (1996) as Masta Blasta
  • Panther (1995) as Jamal
  • Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) as Self
  • Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 (1988)
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • Graffiti Rock (1984) as Himself
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kool Moe Dee best known for?

Kool Moe Dee is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Crossroads (2002), The New Guy (2002), Brother (2000).

When and where was Kool Moe Dee born?

Kool Moe Dee was born on August 8, 1963 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S..

How many credits does Kool Moe Dee have?

Kool Moe Dee has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2022.

What is Kool Moe Dee's background in cinema and television?

Mohandas Dewese (born August 8, 1962), better known by his stage name Kool Moe Dee, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and college graduate from SUNY Old Westbury with a BA in Communications. He is a Grammy-winning artist and two-time nominee. Considered one of the forerunners of the New Jack Swing sound in hip h...