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Stand-up comedian who was popular in the 1970s and also wrote for Emmy-nominated shows and played jazz. He has appeared in the films Car Wash, Stir Crazy, and Bridesmaids.He received two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing for his work on In Living Color and Politically Incorrect.In 2011 he appeared in the hit comedy Bridesmaids, playing the father of Maya Rudolph's character, Lillian.
BEFORE FAMEHe dropped out of law school to pursue stand-up comedy full time.
PERSONAL LIFEWith a father from Sierra Leone and a mother born in Florida, he often joked he that is a true African American.
FUN FACTSComedian Franklyn Ajaye were born on Friday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Ox, it is 133 days until Franklyn Ajaye next birthday.
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