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Kurtis Blow

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  • Composer
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Kurtis Blow was born on 9 August 1959 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Krush Groove (1985), It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) and Leave the World Behind (2023). He has been married to Shirley Stewart since 2 September 1984. They have three children.
BornAugust 9, 1959
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BornAugust 9, 1959
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      • 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Blair Underwood, Kurtis Blow, Sheila E., Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay, Darren Robinson, Joseph Simmons, Damon Wimbley, Run-D.M.C., and Mark Morales in Krush Groove (1985)
    Krush Groove
    6.4
    • Kurtis Blow
    • 1985
    Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, and Keir Gilchrist in It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
    It's Kind of a Funny Story
    7.1
    • Soundtrack
    • 2010
    Leave the World Behind (2023)
    Leave the World Behind
    6.4
    • Soundtrack
    • 2023
    Jamal Woolard in Notorious (2009)
    Notorious
    6.7
    • Soundtrack
    • 2009

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Anthony 'Little Benny' Harley in Crank the Series (2019)
      Crank the Series
      TV Mini Series
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 2019
    • Danielle Nicolet, Alisa Reyes, Aulsondro Novelist Hamilton, William Dolla Chapman II, and Anderson Johnson Jr. in Da Jammies (2015)
      Da Jammies
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Momo's Security #1
      • Kurtis Flow (voice)
      • 2015
    • California Dreamers (2013)
      California Dreamers
      • King Kurtis
      • 2013
    • Kings of Hip Hop: The Founders
      Video
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 2004
    • Legends of Hip Hop: The Fifth Element
      Music Video
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 2003
    • Il segreto del giaguaro (2000)
      Il segreto del giaguaro
      4.2
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 2000
    • In Dark Places (1997)
      In Dark Places
      4.4
      • Piano Player
      • 1997
    • Kurtis Blow: Back by Popular Demand
      Music Video
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 1988
    • Kurtis Blow in Kurtis Blow: I'm Chillin' (1986)
      Kurtis Blow: I'm Chillin'
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 1986
    • Whodini, Jalil Hutchins, Grandmaster Dee, and John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher in Whodini: Funky Beat (1986)
      Whodini: Funky Beat
      4.8
      Music Video
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 1986
    • King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew: King Holiday (1986)
      King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew: King Holiday
      7.9
      Music Video
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 1986
    • Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City (1985)
      Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 1985
    • Kurtis Blow in Kurtis Blow: If I Ruled the World (1985)
      Kurtis Blow: If I Ruled the World
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 1985
    • Blair Underwood, Kurtis Blow, Sheila E., Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay, Darren Robinson, Joseph Simmons, Damon Wimbley, Run-D.M.C., and Mark Morales in Krush Groove (1985)
      Krush Groove
      6.4
      • Kurtis Blow
      • 1985
    • Kurtis Blow America
      Music Video
      • Teacher
      • 1985

    Composer

    • Legends of Hip Hop: The Fifth Element
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Nas Feat. Lauryn Hill: If I Ruled the World (1996)
      Nas Feat. Lauryn Hill: If I Ruled the World
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Kurtis Walker)
      • 1996
    • Kurtis Blow: Back by Popular Demand
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • Kurtis Blow in Kurtis Blow: I'm Chillin' (1986)
      Kurtis Blow: I'm Chillin'
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1986
    • King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew: King Holiday (1986)
      King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew: King Holiday
      7.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1986
    • Kurtis Blow in Kurtis Blow: If I Ruled the World (1985)
      Kurtis Blow: If I Ruled the World
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1985
    • Kurtis Blow America
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1985
    • Kurtis Blow: Basketball (1984)
      Kurtis Blow: Basketball
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1984

    Music Department

    • Kurtis Blow: Back by Popular Demand
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 1988
    • Kurtis Blow in Kurtis Blow: I'm Chillin' (1986)
      Kurtis Blow: I'm Chillin'
      5.8
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 1986
    • King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew: King Holiday (1986)
      King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew: King Holiday
      7.9
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 1986
    • Kurtis Blow in Kurtis Blow: If I Ruled the World (1985)
      Kurtis Blow: If I Ruled the World
      5.8
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 1985
    • Blair Underwood, Kurtis Blow, Sheila E., Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay, Darren Robinson, Joseph Simmons, Damon Wimbley, Run-D.M.C., and Mark Morales in Krush Groove (1985)
      Krush Groove
      6.4
      • music supervisor
      • 1985
    • Kurtis Blow America
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 1985
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos1

    Rhyme And Reason
    Trailer 1:03
    Rhyme And Reason

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Apple Music
      • Instagram
    • Alternative names
      • Kurtis Walker Blow
    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • August 9, 1959
      • Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Shirley StewartSeptember 2, 1984 - present (3 children)
    • Other works
      Album, "Deuce," Mercury/PolyGram Records 814 020, 1981.

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      He was the first rapper to record a full length album on a major label (1979).

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