Biography
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).
Acted in 29
2010s
- 2019
- 2014
- 2011
2000s
- 2008
Before They Die!
(Voice)
- 2006
- 2004
- 2002
1990s
- 1995
- 1993
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Movie
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Movie
- 1988
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Movie
- 1987
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Movie
- 1985
- 1983
Get Crazy
Cool
- 1982
The New Odd Couple
Henry · 1 episode
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
- 1976
Car Wash
Theodore Chauncy "T.C." Alcott (The Fly)
Sweet Revenge
Edmund
- 1975
1960s
- 1969
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Movie
Wrote 3
1990s
- 1995
- 1993
Politically Incorrect
Writer
Appearances5
2010s
- 2010
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Self · 1 episode
I Am Comic
Self
2000s
- 2009
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Self
1970s
- 1975
