
Franklyn Ajaye
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).
- Known ForActing
- Born13 May 1949 (age 76)
- Place of BirthBrooklyn, New York, USA
Franklyn Ajaye

- Known ForActing
- Born13 May 1949 (age 76)
- Place of BirthBrooklyn, New York, USA
KNOWN FOR
PHOTOS
CREDITS

Deadwood: The Movie
2019

Bridesmaids
2011

I Am Comic
2010

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009

Before They Die!
2008

Queen of the Damned
2002

American Yakuza
1993
Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder
1990

The 'Burbs
1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989

The Wrong Guys
1988

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
1987

Hollywood Shuffle
1987

Fraternity Vacation
1985

Get Crazy
1983

Hysterical
1982

Stir Crazy
1980

The Jazz Singer
1980

Convoy
1978

Car Wash
1976

Sweet Revenge
1976
