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 (35 titles)
6.7MovieDeadwood: The Movie
Samuel Fields · 2019
7.0ShowUtopia
Marvin Hudfield · 2014
6.5MovieBridesmaids
Lillian's Dad · 2011
8.1ShowThe Green Room with Paul Provenza
Self · 2010
6.2MovieI Am Comic
Self · 2010
8.0MovieWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Self · 2009
MovieBefore They Die!
(Voice) · 2008
6.3ShowThank God You're Here
2006
8.1ShowDeadwood
Samuel Fields · 2004
6.1MovieQueen of the Damned
Dealer · 2002
6.3ShowHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Sporty the Cat (voice) · 1995
5.8MovieAmerican Yakuza
Sam · 1993
6.7ShowGoof Troop
(voice) · 1992
Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder
1990
MovieRobert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989
MovieRobert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
1989
6.8MovieThe 'Burbs
Detective #1 · 1989
MovieRobert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988
5.7MovieThe Wrong Guys
Franklyn · 1988
MovieRobert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
1987
6.5MovieHollywood Shuffle
Body Guard #1 · 1987
5.2MovieFraternity Vacation
Harry · 1985
6.2MovieGet Crazy
Cool · 1983
4.5MovieHysterical
Leroy · 1982
5.8ShowThe New Odd Couple
Henry · 1982
5.9MovieThe Jazz Singer
Bubba · 1980
6.5MovieStir Crazy
Young Man in Hospital · 1980
6.3MovieConvoy
Spider Mike · 1978
6.0MovieCar Wash
Theodore Chauncy "T.C." Alcott (The Fly) · 1976
5.7MovieSweet Revenge
Edmund · 1976