Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) as Himself
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon (2013) as Himself
Short Info
Date Of Birth
August 31, 1959
Fact
Is mentioned in the 1980 Blondie song "Rapture" and appears in the video of the song, which synthesizes disco with the then-emerging rap music and hip-hop. A pioneer of rap, Fab 5 Freddie met Debbie Harry and other members of Blondie at a club and they became friends. When Freddy suggested that Harry write a song about the rap scene, she did. The result is the rap that is the second half of "Rapture," which begins "Fab Five Freddie told me everybody's fly." The song's title is a pun on rap music. Also mentioned in the song "Have You Seen Her" by M.C. Hammer.
Frederick “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite is an American visual artist, hip hop pioneer, rapper, actor, and television personality. He emerged from the New York City graffiti scene in the late 1970s to become one of the most recognizable faces in the hip hop world. As a teenager, he painted graffiti under the pseudonym “Fab 5 Freddy”. He is credited with coining the term “hip hop” to describe the culture in which he was a part.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 4, 1961, Fab 5 Freddy was raised in the borough’s Bushwick neighborhood. His mother was a librarian and his father was a jazz musician. He has two older sisters. As a child, he was exposed to the arts through his parents and the community around him. He began painting graffiti at the age of 15.
After graduating from high school, Fab 5 Freddy attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. He dropped out after one semester to pursue a career in the music industry. In the early 1980s, he worked as a club promoter and DJ. He also hosted a public-access television show called “Yo! MTV Raps”, which helped to bring hip hop to a wider audience.
In the 1990s, Fab 5 Freddy began appearing in films and television shows. He had a small role in the 1991 film “New Jack City” and appeared on the sitcom “Martin” as himself. He also hosted the short-lived talk show “The Fab 5 Freddy Show” (1992-1993). In recent years, he has been involved in several art projects and has served as a curator for the Brooklyn Museum.
Fab 5 Freddy’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. He has been married twice and has three children.
General Info
Full Name
Fab 5 Freddy
Date Of Birth
August 31, 1959
Profession
Film producer, Rapper, Actor, Visual Artist, Change the Beat, Down By Law, Change Le Beat
Nationality
American
Accomplishments
Movies
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child, American Gangster, The Freshest Kids: A History of the B-Boy, Downtown 81, Murder Was the Case, Wild Style
Is mentioned in the 1980 Blondie song "Rapture" and appears in the video of the song, which synthesizes disco with the then-emerging rap music and hip-hop. A pioneer of rap, Fab 5 Freddie met Debbie Harry and other members of Blondie at a club and they became friends. When Freddy suggested that Harry write a song about the rap scene, she did. The result is the rap that is the second half of "Rapture," which begins "Fab Five Freddie told me everybody's fly." The song's title is a pun on rap music. Also mentioned in the song "Have You Seen Her" by M.C. Hammer.
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Was the first choice for the character of Russel Walker in Krush Groove (1985) .
Pictures
Movies
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Blue Bloods
2016
TV Series
Atticus
Barry
2016/II
Rameek
Rachel Getting Married
2008
Rehearsal Dinner Guest (as Fab Five Freddy)
American Gangster
2007
Smalls Patron
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2007
TV Series
Terrence 'Fulla T' Smith
The Manchurian Candidate
2004
Political Pundit
New Jack City
1991
Master of Ceremonies
She's Gotta Have It
1986
Dog 10 (as Fab Five Freddy Braithwaite)
Downtown 81
1981
Graffiti Artist
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
6th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors
2009
TV Movie co-executive producer
5th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors
2008
TV Movie co-executive producer
4th Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2007
TV Movie co-executive producer
3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2006
TV Movie co-executive producer
2nd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2005
TV Movie consulting producer
Hip-Hop Honors
2004
TV Special consulting producer
New Jack City
1991
associate producer
Wild Style
1983
Documentary associate producer - as Fred Braithwaite
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Nas: Video Anthology Vol. 1
2004
Video video "One Love"
Murder Was the Case: The Movie
1995
Video short video "What's My Name?"
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wild Style
1983
Documentary performer: "Down By Law" / writer: "South Bronx Subway Rap", "Military Cut Scratch Mix", "M.C. Battle", "Fantastic Freaks at the Dixie", "Subway Theme", "Cold Crush Bros. At the Dixie", "Cuckoo Clocking", "Double Trouble at the Amphitheatre", "The Chief Rocker Busy Bee, D.J. A.J. At the Amphitheatre", "Gangbusters Scratch Mix", "Rammellzee and Shock Dell at the Amphitheatre", "Down By Law"
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wild Style
1983
Documentary original concept - as Fred Braithwaite
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wild Style
1983
Documentary
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wild Style
1983
Documentary musical director - as Fred Braithwaite
