Quick Facts
Born:
1963-08-08
Birthplace:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Credits:
20 Total Roles
Kool Moe Dee
Acting
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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
Everybody Hates Chris
Old School Teacher
Crossroads
Bar Owner
The New Guy
Ted
Brother
Jack
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Gang Related
Lionel Hudd
Nash Bridges
Masta Blasta
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Q: The Man MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Everybody Hates Chris TV | Old School Teacher |
| 2002 | The New Guy MOVIE | Ted |
| 2002 | Crossroads MOVIE | Bar Owner |
| 2000 | Brother MOVIE | Jack |
| 1999 | It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West' MOVIE | Self (as Kool Mo Dee) |
| 1999 | Cypress Edge MOVIE | Agent Armstrong |
| 1998 | Storm Trooper MOVIE | Driver |