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Franklyn Ajaye is a Actor American born on 13 may 1949 at Brooklyn (USA)
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.
Ajaye made his network debut on The Flip Wilson Show in 1973 and made his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson a year later. Ajaye emigrated to Melbourne, Australia in 1997, but returns to the United States periodically to do work on television. His last American television appearance was on Paul Provenza's "The Greenroom" on Showtime in 2011. He is known in Australia for his appearances on The Panel and Thank God You're Here, and his popular one man shows "Nothing But The Truth", "Talkin' Vagabond Jazz", and "Vagabond jazz & The Abstract Truth" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
He has worked as an actor, appearing in films such as Car Wash, Convoy, Stir Crazy, The 1980 version of The Jazz Singer, Hollywood Shuffle, and The Wrong Guys. He has been seen more recently in the TV show Deadwood. He has been nominated twice for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for In Living Color (1990) and Politically Incorrect (1997).
On his stand-up television show Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, British comedian Stewart Lee mocked Ajaye's LP I'm a Comedian, Seriously.
Ajaye is the author of Comic Insights: The Art of Standup Comedy (ISBN 978-1-879505-54-4), which contains tips for aspiring comedians. In 2011, Ajaye had a small but memorable role, and line in the box office hit Bridesmaids, playing the father of Lillian (played by Maya Rudolph). His comedic influences include Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Robert Klein, Bill Cosby, and Nichols and May.
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He was born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in Los Angeles by a Sierra Leonean father, whom he is named after, and an American mother (named Quetta), making Ajaye, as he likes to joke, a "true African-American". He has released five comedy albums to date: Franklyn Ajaye, Comedian (1973), I'm a Comedian, Seriously (1974), Don't Smoke Dope, Fry Your Hair (1977), Plaid Pants and Psychopaths (1986), and Vagabond Jazz & the Abstract Truth (2004). The last two were recorded in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.Ajaye made his network debut on The Flip Wilson Show in 1973 and made his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson a year later. Ajaye emigrated to Melbourne, Australia in 1997, but returns to the United States periodically to do work on television. His last American television appearance was on Paul Provenza's "The Greenroom" on Showtime in 2011. He is known in Australia for his appearances on The Panel and Thank God You're Here, and his popular one man shows "Nothing But The Truth", "Talkin' Vagabond Jazz", and "Vagabond jazz & The Abstract Truth" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
He has worked as an actor, appearing in films such as Car Wash, Convoy, Stir Crazy, The 1980 version of The Jazz Singer, Hollywood Shuffle, and The Wrong Guys. He has been seen more recently in the TV show Deadwood. He has been nominated twice for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for In Living Color (1990) and Politically Incorrect (1997).
On his stand-up television show Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, British comedian Stewart Lee mocked Ajaye's LP I'm a Comedian, Seriously.
Ajaye is the author of Comic Insights: The Art of Standup Comedy (ISBN 978-1-879505-54-4), which contains tips for aspiring comedians. In 2011, Ajaye had a small but memorable role, and line in the box office hit Bridesmaids, playing the father of Lillian (played by Maya Rudolph). His comedic influences include Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Robert Klein, Bill Cosby, and Nichols and May.
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Bridesmaids (2011)
, 2h5Directed by Paul Feig
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Feminist films, Political films, Buddy films, Films about marriage
Actors Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper
Roles Mr. Donovan
Rating67%
Annie Walker (Kristen Wiig) is a single woman in her late 30s. Following the failure of her bakery, she lost her boyfriend and her savings, forcing her to take a job as a sales clerk in a jewelry store and to share an apartment with an obnoxious roommate Gil (Matt Lucas) and his sister Brynn (Rebel Wilson). Her business's failure was so painful that she has given up baking entirely. She has a no-strings-attached sexual relationship with the self-absorbed Ted (Jon Hamm) but hopes for something more from him. Her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), is virtually her only source of happiness.
I Am Comic (2010)
, 1h27Directed by Jordan Brady
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Documentaire sur une personnalité
Actors Sarah Silverman, Ahmed Ahmed, Phyllis Diller, Franklyn Ajaye, Janeane Garofalo, Ant
Roles Self
Rating64%
Queen of the Damned (2002)
, 1h41Directed by Michael Rymer
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Fantastic, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Vampires in film
Actors Aaliyah, Stuart Townsend, Marguerite Moreau, Paul McGann, Vincent Pérez, Lena Olin
Roles Dealer
Rating53%
Vampire Lestat is awakened from decades of slumber by the sound of a heavy metal band which he proceeds to take over as the lead singer. Achieving international success and planning a massive live concert, Lestat is approached by Marius, and warned that the vampires of the world will not tolerate his flamboyant public profile.
American Yakuza (1993)
, 1h36Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, John Fujioka, Michael Nouri, Nathan Jung, Jimmy T
Roles Sam
Rating56%
American FBI agent Nick Davis (Viggo Mortensen) works undercover, rising through the ranks of the Yakuza to infiltrate their operations. Adopted by the Tendo crime family, he is entangled with the Italian mafia, the Yakuza, and the FBI. In the end he must decide what is most important to him.
The 'Burbs (1989)
, 1h41Directed by Joe Dante
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Horror
Themes Comedy horror films
Actors Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Henry Gibson
Roles Detective #1
Rating67%
On Mayfield Place, a quiet cul-de-sac in the fictional suburban town of Hinkley Hills, Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks) is trying to learn more about his mysterious new next-door neighbors, the Klopeks.
The Wrong Guys (1988)
, 1h26Directed by Danny Bilson
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action
Actors Louie Anderson, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Tim Thomerson, Brion James, Franklyn Ajaye
Roles Franklyn
Rating51%
Thirty years ago Louie Anderson was the leader of a group of Cub Scouts, Den 7: "The Owl Patrol", consisting of himself, neurotic Richard, ladies man Belz, smooth talking Franklin and surfer dude Tim. Although an accomplished troupe, they fail in their attempt to earn the coveted "Arrow of Light" badge by camping on Mount Whitehead, getting lost and having to call their mothers for help. They also face daily harassment from Glen and Mark Grunsky, two bullies that were kicked out of the den.
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
, 1h18Directed by Robert Townsend
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about television
Actors Anne-Marie Johnson, Robert Townsend, Helen Martin, John Witherspoon, Grand L. Bush, Starletta DuPois
Roles Body Guard #1
Rating68%
Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) is a middle class black male aspiring to become an actor. He practices his lines in the bathroom, with his younger brother Stevie (Craigus R. Johnson) watching as he plays a stereotypical “jive” character for the audition for "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge", a movie about street gangs. Bobby's grandmother (Helen Martin) overhears the “jive talk” and shows her disapproval. His mother (Starletta DuPois), is more supportive, telling Bobby that he is going to be late for the audition. Bobby assures his mother that if he lands the part, everything will change. As Bobby is about to leave the house, he finds his grandmother on the couch.
Fraternity Vacation (1985)
, 1h34Directed by James Frawley
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Stephen Geoffreys, Tim Robbins, Sheree J. Wilson, Cameron Dye, Leigh McCloskey, Amanda Bearse
Roles Harry
Rating53%
Wendell Tvedt est réputé pour son extrême maladresse. Ses parents décident de l'envoyer en vacances à la plage en demandant à deux de ses camarades de lycée de s'occuper de lui...
Get Crazy (1983)
, 1h32Directed by Allan Arkush
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Malcolm McDowell, Allen Garfield, Daniel Stern, Gail June Edwards, Ed Begley Jr., Miles Chapin
Roles Cool
Rating65%
It is December 31, 1982, and the Saturn Theater is preparing for its big New Year's Eve concert under the direction of owner and master showman Max Wolfe (Allen Garfield, credited as Allen Goorwitz), who has operated the Saturn since 1968. Assisting Max are stage manager Neil Allen (Daniel Stern), and visiting former stage manager Willy Loman (Gail Edwards). Also caught up in the wild activity is beleaguered stagehand Joey (Dan Frischman), temperamental lighting director Violetta (Mary Woronov), and Neil's younger sister Susie (Stacey Nelkin).
Hysterical (1983)
, 1h23Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Ghost films, Vampires in film, Zombie films
Actors Bill Hudson, Richard Kiel, Cindy Pickett, Julie Newmar, Bud Cort, Franklyn Ajaye
Roles Leroy
Rating53%
Frederic "Casper" Lansing (Bill Hudson) is a writer who hopes to find inspiration while vacationing in Hellview, Oregon; however, the lighthouse in which he's staying is haunted by the ghost of Venetia (Julie Newmar), who had killed herself 100 years ago and now wants to use Lansing as a vessel for her dead husband, Captain Howdy (Richard Kiel). When Howdy's ghost starts killing people, two bumbling scientists (Brett Hudson and Mark Hudson) are brought in to investigate the history of the lighthouse and solve the case.
Stir Crazy (1980)
, 1h51Directed by Sidney Poitier
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action
Themes Prison films, Buddy films
Actors Gene Wilder, JoBeth Williams, Richard Pryor, Georg Stanford Brown, Barry Corbin, Craig T. Nelson
Roles Young Man in Hospital
Rating66%
Writer Skip Donahue and actor Harry Monroe are fired from their jobs in New York, and leave for Hollywood. Along the way, they take odd jobs to make ends meet. During one such job in Arizona, Skip and Harry perform a song and dance routine dressed as woodpeckers as part of a promotion for a bank. While the duo is taking a break, two men steal the costumes and rob the bank. Harry and Skip are arrested, whisked through a speedy trial and handed 125-year jail sentences. Their court-appointed lawyer, Len Garber, advises them to wait until he can appeal their case.
The Jazz Singer (1980)
, 1h55Directed by Richard Fleischer, Sidney J. Furie
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about religion, Théâtre, Musical films, Films about Jews and Judaism, Films based on plays
Actors Laurence Olivier, Neil Diamond, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklyn Ajaye, Paul Nicholas
Roles Bubba
Rating59%
In New York City, Jess Robin (Neil Diamond), whose real name is Yussel Rabinovitch, is an Orthodox Jewish cantor performing at the synagogue of his imperious father Cantor Rabinovitch (Laurence Olivier). Yussel is married to his childhood sweetheart Rivka (Catlin Adams) and has settled down to a life of religious devotion to the teaching of his faith; as a sideline, he writes songs for a black vocal quartet, "The Four Brothers". One night after Maariv, Yussel is recruited by the group to cover for one of the members who is in trouble with the law and must wear blackface and an Afro wig as it is a strictly all-black venue. The group performs "You Baby" and the engagement is a success, but an audience member (Ernie Hudson) notices that Yussel's hands are white, sparking a riot in which the band is arrested. Cantor Rabinovitch goes to the jail to bail them out but finds there is not a Yussel Rabinovitch there, only a Jess Robin. Yussel explains his use of a stage name, but his father informs him that his singing voice is to be used for God's purposes, not his own. Yussel/Jess decides to relent and do whatever his father wants, at least for now.
Convoy (1978)
, 1h50Directed by Sam Peckinpah
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Action, Adventure
Themes Transport films, Films about the labor movement, Films about automobiles, Trucker films, Musical films, Road movies, Chase films
Actors Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young, Seymour Cassel, Madge Sinclair
Roles Spider Mike
Rating62%
In the Arizona desert, truck driver Martin "Rubber Duck" Penwald is passed by a woman in a Jaguar E-Type, which leads to an encounter with a sheriff's deputy. Proceeding on his way, Rubber Duck runs into fellow truck drivers Pig Pen/Love Machine and Spider Mike, when another "trucker" informs them over the C.B. that they are okay to increase their speed. The "trucker" turns out to be cold county Sheriff "Dirty Lyle" Wallace, a long-time nemesis of the Duck, who extorts them for $70 each.
Car Wash (1976)
, 1h37Directed by Michael Schultz
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Musical films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Franklyn Ajaye, Bill Duke, George Carlin, Irwin Corey, Ivan Dixon, Antonio Fargas
Roles Theodore Chauncy "T.C." Alcott (The Fly)
Rating61%
Le film conte une journée ordinaire dans une station de lavage manuelle de Los Angeles. On trouve le patron américain type (Sully Boyar) affublé de son fils maoïste, les laveurs de voiture, petites gens venus de tous les horizons (Jack Kehoe, Pepe Serna, Henry Kingi, Clarence Muse), et les divers clients (Lorraine Gary, Richard Pryor, Irwin Corey), tous sont plus farfelus les uns que les autres : le rebelle prônant la suprématie noire (Bill Duke), l’ancien détenu, l'obèse surnommé Hippo, les jeunes écervelés, l’homosexuel (Antonio Fargas), le bookmaker, les danseurs qui croient qu'Hollywood les attend, l’amoureux transi (Franklyn Ajaye), qui rêve de devenir un super-héros, mais qui n'arrive pas à séduire la serveuse du restaurant d'en face (Tracy Reed).
Sweet Revenge (1976)
, 1h30Directed by Jerry Schatzberg
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Crime
Actors Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Franklyn Ajaye
Roles Edmund
Rating56%
Vurrla, also known as Dandy, is a car thief. As a public defender tries in vain to understand her, the only thing driving the young woman is to steal enough automobiles to make enough money to buy her dream car, a Ferrari Dino.