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Claydes Smith(1948-2006)

  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Claydes Smith was born on 6 September 1948 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was a composer, known for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Nice Guys (2016) and The Nutty Professor (1996). He died on 20 June 2006 in Maplewood, New Jersey, USA.
BornSeptember 6, 1948
DiedJune 20, 2006(57)
BornSeptember 6, 1948
DiedJune 20, 2006(57)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Ludacris, Eva Mendes, Tyrese Gibson, Paul Walker, and Devon Aoki in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
2 Fast 2 Furious
5.9
  • Soundtrack("Pump It Up")
  • 2003
Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
The Nice Guys
7.4
  • Soundtrack("Get Down on It")
  • 2016
Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor (1996)
The Nutty Professor
5.7
  • Soundtrack("Somethin' for Da Honeyz")
  • 1996
Johnny Depp in Nick of Time (1995)
Nick of Time
6.3
  • Soundtrack("Celebration")
  • 1995

Credits

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Composer

  • Atomic Kitten: Ladies Night
    5.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2003
  • Da Brat, Lil' Kim, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, Angie Martinez, and Missy Elliott in Lil' Kim feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Martinez: Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix) (1997)
    Lil' Kim feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Martinez: Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1997
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime (1991)
    DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1991
  • James 'JT' Taylor, Robert 'Kool' Bell, Dennis D.T. Thomas, Ronald Bell, George 'Funky' Brown, and Kool & The Gang in Kool & the Gang: Get Down on It (1980)
    Kool & the Gang: Get Down on It
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1980
  • Kool & The Gang in Kool & the Gang: Celebration (1980)
    Kool & the Gang: Celebration
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1980

Soundtrack

  • Tichina Arnold, Cedric The Entertainer, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs in The Neighborhood (2018)
    The Neighborhood
    6.7
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jungle Boogie" (uncredited)
    • 2025
  • EastEnders Revealed (1998)
    EastEnders Revealed
    7.3
    TV Series
    • writer: "Celebration" (Performed Live from the Queen Vic) (uncredited)
    • 2025
  • The Project (2009)
    The Project
    4.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jungle Boogie"
    • writer: "Celebration"
    • 2023–2025
  • Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in The Instigators (2024)
    The Instigators
    6.2
    • writer: "Celebration"
    • 2024
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jeremy Allen White, Abby Elliott, Edwin Lee Gibson, Lionel Boyce, Matty Matheson, and Ayo Edebiri in The Bear (2022)
    The Bear
    8.5
    TV Series
    • writer: "Get Down on It"
    • 2024
  • Gull Lake Vice II: The Delusion Continues (2024)
    Gull Lake Vice II: The Delusion Continues
    8.2
    • writer: "The Man"
    • 2024
  • Thelma the Unicorn (2024)
    Thelma the Unicorn
    5.7
    • writer: "Hollywood Swinging"
    • 2024
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • writer: "Get Down on It", "Cherish"
    • writer: "Let Me Clear My Throat"
    • writer: "Jumble Boogie" (uncredited) ...
    • 1994–2024
  • Aneesa Ferreira, Shane Landrum, Nany González, Leroy Garrett, Ashley Mitchell, Turabi Çamkiran, Da'Vonne Rogers, and Devin Walker in The Challenge: All Stars (2021)
    The Challenge: All Stars
    8.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Breathe and Stop" (uncredited)
    • 2024
  • Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)
    Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • writer: "Celebration" (uncredited)
    • 2024
  • Joe Scarborough, Willie Geist, and Mika Brzezinski in Morning Joe (2007)
    Morning Joe
    4.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Ladies Night"
    • 2023
  • De Poli (2023)
    De Poli
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "Celebration" (uncredited)
    • 2023
  • Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)
    Five Nights at Freddy's
    5.4
    • writer: "Celebration"
    • 2023
  • Leave the World Behind (2023)
    Leave the World Behind
    6.4
    • writer: "Misled"
    • 2023
  • Arja Saijonmaa, Katja Ståhl, Jore Marjaranta, Lauri Mikkola, Suvi Teräsniska, Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto, Diandra Flores, and Tero Vesterinen in Elämäni Biisi (2019)
    Elämäni Biisi
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "Celebration"
    • 2023
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Kool & The Gang
  • Born
    • September 6, 1948
    • Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • June 20, 2006
    • Maplewood, New Jersey, USA
  • Children
      Claydees A. Smith

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  • Trivia
    Co-founder and lead guitarist of Kool & The Gang. He wrote their hit "Joanna" and co-wrote their big hit "Celebration".
  • Nickname
    • Kool & The Gang

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