Franklyn Ajaye
May 13, 1949 · 77 years old
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 sh…
Known For
7 titles
The 'Burbs
An overstressed suburbanite and his neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block is part of a murderous Satanic cult.
Stir Crazy
Set up and wrongfully accused, two best friends are sent to prison for a crime they didn't commit. However, no prison cell can keep them locked in a cage.
Convoy
Truckers form a mile-long "convoy" in support of a trucker's vendetta with an abusive sheriff - Based on the country song of the same title by C.W. McCall.
Car Wash
A comedic take on the daily life of car-wash employees, chronicling their hopes, fears, joys, dreams, and tribulations, and meeting some eccentric customers along the way.
The Jazz Singer
The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of being a popular singer.
American Yakuza
An American FBI agent is lured away by the Japanese Mafia--the Yakuza--in this action film.
I Am Comic
Stand-Up Comedians reveal the art & occupational hazards of their craft.