Quick Facts
Born:
1974-09-26
Birthplace:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Credits:
10 Total Roles
Ninja
Acting
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Biography
Watkin Tudor Jones (born 26 September 1974), currently known by his stage name Ninja, is a South African rapper, record producer, performance artist and satirist. Previously, he has recorded under a guise of different names, Max Normal and MC Totally Rad being some of the most prominent.
Watkin Tudor Jones was a part of South African hip-hop scene for many years, fronting such acts as The Original Evergreens, MaxNormal.TV and The Constructus Corporation. He is known for adopting different stage personas. He currently fronts the group Die Antwoord under the name Ninja.
Jones has released several albums under different guises (including the Sibot-produced The Fantastic Kill and Markus Wormstorm-produced promo-only EP "Emmanuel Rothchild - My Favourite Songs" and "Markus Wormstorm Is Not Gay"), and expanded into graphic art, stuffed animal making, and other aspects of his creativity. He has a child with Yolandi Visser, who is also a frequent collaborator.
Although he now lives in Cape Town, Jones comes from Johannesburg where he attended Parktown Boys' High School, graduating in 1993.
Watkin Tudor Jones was a part of South African hip-hop scene for many years, fronting such acts as The Original Evergreens, MaxNormal.TV and The Constructus Corporation. He is known for adopting different stage personas. He currently fronts the group Die Antwoord under the name Ninja.
Jones has released several albums under different guises (including the Sibot-produced The Fantastic Kill and Markus Wormstorm-produced promo-only EP "Emmanuel Rothchild - My Favourite Songs" and "Markus Wormstorm Is Not Gay"), and expanded into graphic art, stuffed animal making, and other aspects of his creativity. He has a child with Yolandi Visser, who is also a frequent collaborator.
Although he now lives in Cape Town, Jones comes from Johannesburg where he attended Parktown Boys' High School, graduating in 1993.
Known For
Chappie
Ninja
Umshini Wam (Bring Me My Machine Gun)
Ninja
ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord
Self
Tommy Can't Sleep
Ninja rat man
Party Legends
Self
AKA: The Lives of Waddy Tudor Jones
Himself
Tokoloshe
Himself
Die Antwoord at Lollapalooza 2016
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Tommy Can't Sleep MOVIE | Ninja rat man |
| 2016 | Party Legends TV | Self |
| 2016 | Die Antwoord at Lollapalooza 2016 MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Chappie MOVIE | Ninja |
| 2013 | AKA: The Lives of Waddy Tudor Jones MOVIE | Himself |
| 2012 | Vanilla Ice Archive MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2011 | Umshini Wam (Bring Me My Machine Gun) MOVIE | Ninja |
| 2010 | Tokoloshe MOVIE | Himself |
| 2004 | Picnic MOVIE | Waddy |