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Jimmy Jam(I)

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  • Music Department
  • Actor
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Jimmy Jam was born on 6 June 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for 64th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony (2022). He has been married to Lisa Padilla since 25 June 1994. They have three children.
BornJune 6, 1959
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Known for

    64th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony (2022)
    64th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony
    TV Special
    • Self
    • 2022

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Delroy Lindo and Kerry Washington in Unprisoned (2023)
      Unprisoned
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2023–2024
    • Jam & Lewis x Babyface: He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • August Greene Feat. Brandy: Optimistic
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • Janet Jackson in Janet Jackson: Dammn Baby (2016)
      Janet Jackson: Dammn Baby
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • IU in IU: Monday Afternoon (2013)
      IU: Monday Afternoon
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • IU in IU: Beautiful Dancer (2013)
      IU: Beautiful Dancer
      8.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • The Original 7ven Formerly Known as the Time (2011)
      The Original 7ven Formerly Known as the Time
      8.4
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • A$AP Rocky: Peso
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Big Sean Feat. Chris Brown: My Last (2011)
      Big Sean Feat. Chris Brown: My Last
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Chaka Khan Feat. Mary J. Blige: Disrespectful
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2007
    • Crystal Kay in Crystal Kay: Kirakuni (2006)
      Crystal Kay: Kirakuni
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2006
    • Janet Jackson in Janet Jackson: All Nite - Don't Stop (2004)
      Janet Jackson: All Nite - Don't Stop
      7.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2004
    • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
      The Fighting Temptations
      5.6
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Mary J. Blige in Mary J. Blige: No More Drama (2002)
      Mary J. Blige: No More Drama
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2002
    • Deborah Cox: Up & Down (In & Out)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2002

    Music Department

    • Bye Bye, Earth (2024)
      Bye Bye, Earth
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Arranger: ending theme
      • 2024
    • The Case Study of Vanitas (2021)
      The Case Study of Vanitas
      7.6
      TV Series
      • music: ending theme
      • 2021
    • Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince (2020)
      Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
      8.2
      TV Special
      • musical director
      • 2020
    • Ari Gold feat. Mr. Man: Human
      Music Video
      • songwriter
      • 2010
    • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
      The Fighting Temptations
      5.6
      • executive music producer
      • 2003
    • Mariah Carey in Glitter (2001)
      Glitter
      2.4
      • composer: additional music
      • 2001
    • Mariah Carey Feat. Joe & 98 Degrees: Thank God I Found You (1999)
      Mariah Carey Feat. Joe & 98 Degrees: Thank God I Found You
      4.0
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 1999
    • Angela Bassett in How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
      How Stella Got Her Groove Back
      5.7
      • executive soundtrack producer
      • 1998
    • Rod Stewart: When I Need You
      Music Video
      • produced by
      • 1996
    • Sounds of Blackness: Hold on (Change is Comin') (1994)
      Sounds of Blackness: Hold on (Change is Comin')
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 1994
    • Janet Jackson in Janet Jackson: That's the Way Love Goes (1993)
      Janet Jackson: That's the Way Love Goes
      7.1
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 1993
    • Sounds of Blackness: Optimistic (1991)
      Sounds of Blackness: Optimistic
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 1991
    • Alexander O'Neal in Alexander O'Neal: All True Man (1991)
      Alexander O'Neal: All True Man
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 1991
    • Nasty Boys (1990)
      Nasty Boys
      7.1
      TV Series
      • theme song: produced by
      • theme song written by
      • 1990
    • Cherrelle in Cherrelle: Affair (1989)
      Cherrelle: Affair
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 1989

    Actor

    • Quest for Craft (2021)
      Quest for Craft
      TV Series
      • 2021
    • Jam & Lewis x Babyface: He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It
      Music Video
      • Jimmy Jam
      • 2020
    • Lucille Soong, Randall Park, Constance Wu, Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen, and Hudson Yang in Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
      Fresh Off the Boat
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Jimmy Jam
      • 2016
    • Essence Atkins, Telma Hopkins, Valarie Pettiford, Rachel True, and Chico Benymon in Half & Half (2002)
      Half & Half
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Jimmy Jam
      • 2005
    • Prince in Graffiti Bridge (1990)
      Graffiti Bridge
      4.7
      • The Time
      • 1990
    • The Chipmunks with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis: Sleigh Ride
      Music Video
      • Jimmy Jam
      • 1990
    • Janet Jackson in Janet Jackson: Control (1986)
      Janet Jackson: Control
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Jimmy Jam
      • 1986
    • Alexander O'Neal: Innocent (1985)
      Alexander O'Neal: Innocent
      Music Video
      • Jimmy Jam (uncredited)
      • 1985
    • Jimmy Jam, Jerome Benton, Morris Day, Terry Lewis, and The Time in The Time: Ice Cream Castles (1984)
      The Time: Ice Cream Castles
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Jimmy Jam
      • 1984
    • The Time: Cool (1981)
      The Time: Cool
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Jimmy Jam
      • 1981
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • James Harris III
    • Born
      • June 6, 1959
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    • Spouse
      • Lisa PadillaJune 25, 1994 - present (3 children)
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      • 1 Article
      • 1 Pictorial

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      Rhythm and blues songwriter and record producer.
    • Quotes
      I love Phil Collins because I just think the productions were incredible.

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