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Donnie Simpson

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Donnie Simpson
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Donnie Simpson was born on 30 January 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Krush Groove (1985), Martin (1992) and The Jamie Foxx Show (1996). He has been married to Pamela since 13 October 1973. They have two children.
BornJanuary 30, 1954
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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
    • Contest MC
    • 1985
    Martin Lawrence, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Thomas Mikal Ford, and Carl Anthony Payne II in Martin (1992)
    Martin
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Donnie Simpson
    • D'Andre Simpson
    Jamie Foxx in The Jamie Foxx Show (1996)
    The Jamie Foxx Show
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Dr. Green Eyes
    Disorderlies (1987)
    Disorderlies
    5.1
    • Roller Rink DJ
    • 1987

    Credits

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    Producer

    • Donnie Simpson Video Soul (2021)
      Donnie Simpson Video Soul
      9.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Donnie Simpson in Donnie After Dark (2016)
      Donnie After Dark
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2016

    Actor

    • Lil Kev (2025)
      Lil Kev
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Donnie Simpson (voice)
      • 2025
    • Danny Glover, Omar Epps, Gabrielle Union, Kimberly Elise, John Michael Higgins, Romany Malco, Mo'Nique, Nicole Ari Parker, J.B. Smoove, Jessie T. Usher, Nadej K. Bailey, Alkoya Brunson, D.C. Young Fly, and Marley Taylor in Almost Christmas (2016)
      Almost Christmas
      6.2
      • Radio DJ - Voiceover
      • 2016
    • Jamie Foxx in The Jamie Foxx Show (1996)
      The Jamie Foxx Show
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Dr. Green Eyes
      • 1997
    • Martin Lawrence, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Thomas Mikal Ford, and Carl Anthony Payne II in Martin (1992)
      Martin
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Donnie Simpson
      • D'Andre Simpson
      • 1996
    • Disorderlies (1987)
      Disorderlies
      5.1
      • Roller Rink DJ
      • 1987
    • Whodini, Jalil Hutchins, Grandmaster Dee, and John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher in Whodini: Funky Beat (1986)
      Whodini: Funky Beat
      4.8
      Music Video
      • Donnie Simpson
      • 1986
    • 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
      • Contest MC
      • 1985
    • Donnie Simpson in Video Soul (1981)
      Video Soul
      9.0
      TV Series
      • Host
      • Veejay (1983-2000)
      • 1981–2000

    Additional Crew

    • Urban One Honors 2022 (2022)
      Urban One Honors 2022
      TV Special
      • announcer
      • 2022

    Videos3

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    Trailer 2:42
    LEN BIAS TRAILER
    Mayor For Life | Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
    Mayor For Life | Trailer
    Mayor For Life | Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
    Mayor For Life | Trailer
    Without Bias 30 For 30 Trailer
    Trailer 0:32
    Without Bias 30 For 30 Trailer

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Donny Simpson
    • Born
      • January 30, 1954
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Spouse
      • PamelaOctober 13, 1973 - present (2 children)
    • Children
      • Child
    • Relatives
        Lonnie(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Music video Appeared in Whodini, video: "Funky Beat"
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      • 1 Article

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Longtime radio personality in the Washington, DC area market.
    • Nickname
      • The Love Bug

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