Quick Facts
Born:
1966-09-17
Birthplace:
Bridgetown, Barbados
Credits:
43 Total Roles
Doug E. Fresh
Acting
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Biography
Douglas Davis (born September 17, 1966) known professionally as Doug E. Fresh, is a Barbados-born American rapper, record producer, and beatboxer, also known as the "Human Beat Box". The pioneer of 20th-century American beatboxing, Fresh is able to accurately imitate drum machines and various special effects using only his mouth, lips, gums, throat, tongue and a microphone. In the early 1980s, he formed the Get Fresh Crew with DJs Chill Will and Barry B and later added rapper Slick Rick. Two of their songs "The Show" and "La Di Da Di" are considered early hip hop classics. "La Di Da Di", in particular, is one of the most sampled songs in music history.
Known For
Girls Trip
Doug E. Fresh
Paid in Full
Himself
American Idol
Self
Brown Sugar
Self
Explained
Self (archive footage)
Beat Street
Himself
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Self (archive footage)
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sean Combs: The Reckoning TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | Hip Hop Was Born Here TV | Self |
| 2023 | A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | World's Best MOVIE | Celebrity Judge |
| 2023 | All Up in the Biz MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2021 | You're Watching Video Music Box MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | The Beat Don't Stop MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Grass Is Greener MOVIE | Self |