Franklyn Ajaye Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-07-26


Franklyn Ajaye net worth is
$1.6 Million

Franklyn Ajaye Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

Franklyn Ajaye (born May 13, 1949) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. His nickname is "The Jazz Comedian" for his distinctive jazz inflected style of delivery, great timing, and astute use of silence. His name is sometimes wrongly spelled Franklin Ajaye. 
Net Worth$1.6 Million
Date Of BirthMay 13, 1949
Place Of BirthBrooklyn, New York, USA
OccupationActor, comedian
ProfessionActor, Writer, Producer
NationalityAmerican
NicknamesFranklyn Ajaye, Ajaye, Franklyn
Star SignTaurus
#Fact
1Attended Columbia Law School. Determined early on that the law wasn't what he wanted to do.
2Plays the clarinet. Performs at jazz clubs.
3Author of the book; "Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-Up Comedy.".
4Living in Australia [2005]
5Attended UCLA in 1968-69 at the same time as Lew Alcindor (who later became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Too Hip for the Room2015Joe
Utopia2014TV SeriesMarvin Hudfield
Bridesmaids2011/ILillian's Dad
Deadwood2005-2006TV SeriesSamuel Fields
Pirate Islands2003TV SeriesFive Spice
Queen of the Damned2002French Dealer
Brown Shoe Polish2001ShortViennese Cake Shop Owner
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1997TV SeriesSporty the Cat
American Yakuza1993Sam
Goof Troop1992TV Series
2271989TV SeriesPainter
The 'Burbs1989Detective #1
The Wrong Guys1988Franklyn
Glory Years1987TV MovieWilson
Hollywood Shuffle1987Body Guard #1
Fraternity Vacation1985Harry
Hot Flashes1984TV SeriesWalter Conkrite
Get Crazy1983Cool
The New Odd Couple1983TV SeriesHenry
Hysterical1983Leroy
The Jazz Singer1980Bubba
Stir Crazy1980Young Man in Hospital
The Cheap Detective1980TV ShortElvis
Chico and the Man1978TV SeriesTony Rogers
Convoy1978Spider Mike
The Bionic Woman1978TV SeriesBenny
Car Wash1976T.C.
Sweet Revenge1976Edmund
Barney Miller1975TV SeriesWendell Frazier
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales1969

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Politically Incorrect1996-1997TV Series writer - 6 episodes
C-Bear and Jamal1996TV Series creator - 4 episodes
The Parent 'Hood1995-1996TV Series written by - 4 episodes
NYPD Blue1995TV Series written by - 1 episode
Townsend Television1993TV Series writer - 10 episodes
In Living ColorTV Series 1 episode, 1993 writer - 15 episodes, 1990 - 1992
Roc1991TV Series 1 episode
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime1991TV Special documentary writer
Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder1990TV Movie written by
The Midnight Special1974-1976TV Series 4 episodes
Keep on Truckin'1975TV Series writer - 4 episodes

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Parent 'HoodTV Series co-producer - 19 episodes, 1995 - 1996 producer - 3 episodes, 1995 - 1996
Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder1990TV Movie executive producer

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
C-Bear and Jamal1996TV Series creative concept - 4 episodes
The Parent 'Hood1995TV Series executive consultant - 12 episodes

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Unsung Hollywood2015TV Series documentaryHimself
Agony2015TV Series documentaryHimself
The Green Room with Paul Provenza2011TV SeriesHimself
I Am Comic2010DocumentaryHimself
The Wanda Sykes Show2009TV SeriesHimself
Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black2009TV MovieHimself
Thank God You're Here2009TV SeriesHimself
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy2009DocumentaryHimself
Before They Die!2008Documentary voice
Totally Baked2007Himself (uncredited)
BET Comedy Awards2004TV SpecialHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2004TV SeriesHimself
The Panel1998-2001TV SeriesHimself
Breaking News1997TV SeriesHimself
HBO Comedy Showcase1995TV SeriesHimself - Comedian (1995)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1994TV SeriesHimself
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime1991TV Special documentaryHimself / Various Characters
Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder1990TV MovieHimself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1974-1990TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Comedian
The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards1988TV SpecialHimself - Audience Member
Late Night with David Letterman1982-1987TV SeriesHimself
The John Davidson Show1980TV SeriesHimself
The Mike Douglas Show1980TV SeriesHimself - Comedian
Saturday Night Live1977TV SeriesHimself
Soul Train1974-1977TV Series documentaryHimself / Guest
Sammy and Company1975-1977TV SeriesHimself
The Midnight Special1974-1976TV SeriesHimself
Rock Concert1976TV SeriesHimself
Dinah!1974-1976TV SeriesHimself
Keep on Truckin'1975TV SeriesHimself / Various
Cotton Club '751974TV MovieHimself
Flip1973TV SeriesHimself

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1997Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing for a Variety or Music ProgramPolitically Incorrect (1993)
1990Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramIn Living Color (1990)

Known for movies

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