About Franklyn Ajaye
Franklyn Ajaye (born May 13, 1949) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Los Angeles by a Sierra Leonean father and an American mother, he released his first comedy album, Franklyn Ajaye, Comedian, in 1973 and has released five albums to date. He made his network debut on The Flip Wilson Show in 1973 and his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson a year later. His acting credits include a primary character in the 1976 ensemble comedy Car Wash and a supporting role in Sam Peckinpah's Convoy (1978), and he has been nominated twice for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program, for In Living Color and Politically Incorrect. He is the author of Comic Insights: The Art of Standup Comedy, and emigrated to Melbourne, Australia, in 1997.
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8:33Religion
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6:45Disneyland High
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8:01Regulating Terrorism
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5:52Thank God You're Here
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2:09Dont Smoke Dope Fry Your Hair
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8:19The Economy
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7:47Disaster Dates
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9:01College Days - Part 1
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3:31The Walrus Of Love
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6:01Pubic Hairs & Viagra - Part 1
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6:31Me And Trey
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6:43Global Justice
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9:01College Days - Part 2
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4:44Puberty
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2:49Be Black Brother, Be Black
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4:04Oriental Smarts
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1:05College Days - Part 3
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8:23Pubic Hairs & Viagra - Part 2
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3:22Babies With Big Heads
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3:49College
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3:06Cruising To An F
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1:42Cartoons
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9:00Harlem Rooftop Conversation
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9:28Golf Star Trek
2K viewsFrequently asked questions
Where was Franklyn Ajaye born?
Franklyn Ajaye was born on May 13, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Los Angeles.
What was Franklyn Ajaye's first comedy album?
His first comedy album, Franklyn Ajaye, Comedian, came out in 1973, and he has released five albums in all.
When did Franklyn Ajaye first appear on TV?
Ajaye made his network debut on The Flip Wilson Show in 1973 and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for the first time a year later.
What movies was Franklyn Ajaye in?
He played one of the main characters in the 1976 ensemble comedy Car Wash and had a supporting role in Convoy (1978), the film by Sam Peckinpah.
Was Franklyn Ajaye nominated for an Emmy?
Yes, Ajaye received two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program, for In Living Color and for Politically Incorrect.
What book did Franklyn Ajaye write?
Franklyn Ajaye is the author of Comic Insights: The Art of Standup Comedy. In 1997 he emigrated to Melbourne, Australia.
