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Quick Facts

Born:
1974-09-26

Birthplace:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Credits:
10 Total Roles

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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.

Known For

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

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