Branford Marsalis
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
26 Aug 1960
Age
66 Years
Born In
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Total Projects
35
Years Active
53 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.8 ★
Overview
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque. From 1992 to 1995 he led The Tonight Show Band. Marsalis has numerous...
Known For
Great Performances
1971
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Living Single
1993
This Old House
1979
Finding Your Roots
2012
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
Friday Night Videos
1983
Filmography
movie
Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
movie
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
as Self
movie
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
movie
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
tv
Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
as Self
movie
Brooklyn Boheme
Brooklyn Boheme
as Self
movie
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
as Self
movie
Sting: Live In Berlin
Sting: Live In Berlin
as Self - Saxophone
movie
Before the Music Dies
Before the Music Dies
as Self - Musician
tv
K Street
K Street
as Self
movie
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
as Tenor saxophone
movie
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
as Self - saxophone
movie
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as Self (uncredited)
movie
David S. Ware
David S. Ware
as Himself
movie
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
as Self
movie
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
as Self
movie
Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou
as Harry
tv
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Branford Frog (voice)
tv
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
as Self
tv
Living Single
Living Single
as Himself
tv
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self - Musical Director
movie
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Branford Marsalis: Steep
as Self - Sax
tv
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Branford Marsalis
tv
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Duane
movie
Mo' Better Blues
Mo' Better Blues
as Party Guest
movie
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
movie
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
as Self
movie
School Daze
School Daze
as Jordan
movie
Throw Momma from the Train
Throw Momma from the Train
as Lester
movie
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
as Self - Tenor Sax
movie
Horn of Plenty
Horn of Plenty
movie
Sting - Bring on the Night
Sting - Bring on the Night
as Self
tv
Friday Night Videos
Friday Night Videos
tv
This Old House
This Old House
as Self
tv
Great Performances
Great Performances
as Self