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Afrika Bambaataa
Acting

Afrika Bambaataa

Born 1957-04-17
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, was an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Afrika Bambaataa

Sacrée soirée
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Sacrée soirée

1987
TMDB2.9
Beastie Boys Story
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Beastie Boys Story

2020
TMDB3.8
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
TV
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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

2013
TMDB3.9
Beat Street
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Beat Street

1984
TMDB3.5
Hip Hop Evolution
TV
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Hip Hop Evolution

2016
TMDB3.8
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

2012
TMDB3.4
Soundbreaking
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Soundbreaking

2016
TMDB3.9
808
Movie
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808

2015
TMDB3.6
Scratch
Movie
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Scratch

2001
TMDB3.9
The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
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The Work of Director Chris Cunningham

2003
TMDB4.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (31 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Beastie Boys StoryBeastie Boys StorySelf (archive footage)Movie2020
SoundbreakingSoundbreakingSelfTV Series2016
Hip Hop EvolutionHip Hop EvolutionSelfTV Series2016
808808SelfMovie2015
Sample ThisSample ThisSelfMovie2013
The Bass That Ate Miami: The FoundationThe Bass That Ate Miami: The FoundationSelfMovie2013
Anthony Bourdain: Parts UnknownAnthony Bourdain: Parts UnknownSelf / AppearanceTV Series2013
Something from Nothing: The Art of RapSomething from Nothing: The Art of RapSelfMovie2012
Hip Hop Story from CroatiaHip Hop Story from CroatiaHimselfMovie2008
NY77: The Coolest Year in HellNY77: The Coolest Year in HellSelfMovie2007
Leftfield: A Final HitLeftfield: A Final HitSelf / AppearanceMovie2005
5 Sides of a Coin5 Sides of a CoinHimselfMovie2004
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-HopAnd You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-HopSelfTV Series2004
James Brown: Soul SurvivorJames Brown: Soul SurvivorSelf / AppearanceMovie2003
The Work of Director Chris CunninghamThe Work of Director Chris CunninghamCar Park AttendantMovie2003
The Freshest KidsThe Freshest KidsSelf / AppearanceMovie2002
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'SelfMovie2002
ScratchScratchSelf / AppearanceMovie2001
The Hip Hop YearsThe Hip Hop YearsSelfTV Series1999
ModulationsModulationsSelfMovie1998
Falco - Hoch wie nieSelf (archive footage)Movie1998
Rap: Looking for the Perfect BeatRap: Looking for the Perfect BeatSelf / AppearanceMovie1995
The ShowThe ShowSelfMovie1995
One World, One VoiceOne World, One VoiceSelfMovie1990
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole PorterRed Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole PorterSelfMovie1990
Sacrée soiréeSacrée soiréeSelfTV Series1987
Bombin'Bombin'SelfMovie1987
The Making of Sun CityThe Making of Sun CitySelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Graffiti RockGraffiti RockMusic ConsultantTV Series1984
Beat StreetBeat StreetSelf / AppearanceMovie1984
Beat This!: A Hip Hop HistoryBeat This!: A Hip Hop HistoryHimselfMovie1984