★ 8.1 
Acting
Kool Moe Dee
Kool Moe Dee is best known for Everybody Hates Chris, Saturday Night Live, Nash Bridges and Parker Lewis Can't Lose. Kool Moe Dee was born on August 8, 1963. Kool Moe Dee is 63 years old (born August 8, 1963).
- Born
- August 8, 1963 (63 years old)
- Place of birth
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Biography
Mohandas Dewese (born August 8, 1962), better known by his stage name Kool Moe Dee, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and college graduate from SUNY Old Westbury with a BA in Communications. He is a Grammy-winning artist and two-time nominee. Considered one of the forerunners of the New Jack Swing sound in hip hop, he gained fame in the 1980s as a member of one of the pioneering groups in hip hop music, the Treacherous Three, and for his later solo career. During his career he released a total of seven studio albums (five of them solo), with 1994's Interlude being the last to date.
His fast and aggressive rap style influenced following rap figures such as Big Daddy Kane, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Rakim, Will Smith, N.W.A, Tupac Shakur, Nas, Jay-Z, among others. Among his most famous songs are "Go See the Doctor", "Wild Wild West" and "How Ya Like Me Now".
Kool Moe Dee was ranked No. 33 on About.com's list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).
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His fast and aggressive rap style influenced following rap figures such as Big Daddy Kane, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Rakim, Will Smith, N.W.A, Tupac Shakur, Nas, Jay-Z, among others. Among his most famous songs are "Go See the Doctor", "Wild Wild West" and "How Ya Like Me Now".
Kool Moe Dee was ranked No. 33 on About.com's list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).
Description above from the Wikipedia article Kool Moe Dee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 2005Everybody Hates ChrisOld School Teacher
- 1997City Guys
- 1996Nash BridgesMasta Blasta
- 1990Parker Lewis Can't LoseSelf
- 1984Graffiti RockHimself
- 1984MTV Video Music AwardsSelf
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Kool Moe Dee been in?
Kool Moe Dee is best known for Everybody Hates Chris, Saturday Night Live, Nash Bridges and Parker Lewis Can't Lose.
When was Kool Moe Dee born?
Kool Moe Dee was born on August 8, 1963. (Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.)
How old is Kool Moe Dee?
Kool Moe Dee is 63 years old (born August 8, 1963).
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