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Dennis Jay Funny

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Dennis Jay Funny
IMDB, Dennis Jay Funny, #djFunnyOfficial actor; Gotham on FOX; "Person of Interest", poi CBS; How To Make It in America HBO; A Walk Among The Tombstones, Meet Dave, Eddie Murphy; The Rebound; Men In Black 3, Will Smith, black Panther, Huey Newton. #NoSmallParts
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Perseverance, talent, and attitude are a must in the entertainment industry! These characteristics are embodied by working character Actor Dennis Jay Funny. The Gemini and twin did not change his name to make people smile. His real surname is Funny, and everything Dennis Jay Funny (aka D.J. Funny) touches is serious business.

His father, Stephen studied Civil Engineering at NYU. He began his career on the World Trade Center construction team as a project engineer. The custom dress worn by the Miss North Carolina pageant winner, who went on to compete in the Miss America competition, was designed, sewn, and fitted by his mother, Rudi.

Dennis' father had recently been stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington, when he and his twin (known as the Funny Twins) were born. They were raised in Westchester, New York. Dennis had a great time in high school. At Alexander Hamilton High School, he was elected "most popular" and "class clown" senior year and served as captain of the football and math teams.

After earning a perfect score in Algebra, a 95% in Geometry, and a 97% in Trigonometry on his New York State Regents final exams, the math standout received a scholarship to engineering powerhouse Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (rpi.edu), in Troy, New York where he studied Civil Engineering.

Director Oliver Stone utilized Shark player "#47's" acting talent and range in Dennis' debut movie, the sports epic "Any Given Sunday." Stone featured the New York character actor in the opening scene of his "World Trade Center" movie a few years later. The morning of September 11th, the hipster is seen on the subway platform.

A longstanding promoter of underground events in New York City, his amiable fame has developed a devoted following. Dennis a frequent traveler has made positive relationships all over the world.

This former Wall Streeter has dedicated his life to inspiring others. The only remnant of his white collar past is a trademark trail of cigar smoke left in his wake, though he claims he is cutting back. When asked, "What's next?" In response, he says, "Who knows? Anything can happen, Life is a wild ride!"
BornMay 25
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    Known for

    Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019)
    Joker
    8.3
    • Gotham Citizen(uncredited)
    • 2019
    Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, and Josh Brolin in Men in Black 3 (2012)
    Men in Black 3
    6.8
    • Huey Newton, Black Panther Leader(uncredited)
    • 2012
    Cameron Diaz, Al Pacino, James Woods, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, and LL Cool J in L'Enfer du dimanche (1999)
    L'Enfer du dimanche
    6.9
    • Jose Giles(uncredited)
    • 1999
    Day of the Fight (2023)
    Day of the Fight
    6.9
    • Paramedic
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Motor City
      • Factory Worker (uncredited)
      • Completed
      • 2025



    • Forest Whitaker in Godfather of Harlem (2019)
      Godfather of Harlem
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Dapper Dan (uncredited)
      • 2025
    • Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell, Brianne Howey, Lizze Broadway, and Urzila Carlson in Baby bluff (2025)
      Baby bluff
      4.9
      • Ice Skater (uncredited)
      • 2025
    • Day of the Fight (2023)
      Day of the Fight
      6.9
      • Paramedic
      • 2023
    • Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes in Up Here (2023)
      Up Here
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Construction Foreman (uncredited)
      • 2023
    • Mila Kunis in American Girl (2022)
      American Girl
      6.4
      • Subway Rider (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Michael Che in That Damn Michael Che (2021)
      That Damn Michael Che
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Inmate #1
      • The Watcher
      • 2022
    • Michael Cera and Amy Schumer in Life & Beth (2022)
      Life & Beth
      6.6
      TV Series
      • LaMelo (Leonard's friend) (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Uma Thurman, Elyes Gabel, Gerran Howell, Kunal Nayyar, Georgina Campbell, Tom Rhys Harries, and Elizabeth Henstridge in Suspicion (2022)
      Suspicion
      6.2
      TV Series
      • New York Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Matthew Macfadyen, Jeremy Strong, Nicholas Braun, and Sarah Snook in Succession (2018)
      Succession
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Front Event Security (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Tracy Morgan in The Last O.G. (2018)
      The Last O.G.
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Prisoner
      • Prison Bully (Cafeteria) (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
      Wu-Tang: An American Saga
      8.2
      TV Series
      • U-God's crew (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Betty (2020)
      Betty
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Construction Worker (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Kevin James, Gary Anthony Williams, Freddie Stroma, Dan Ahdoot, Jillian Mueller, and Sarah Stiles in The Crew (2021)
      The Crew
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Garage Mechanic (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Tigertail (2020)
      Tigertail
      6.6
      • Eddie, Bronx Hustler (uncredited)
      • 2020
    • Lena Olin, Carol Kane, Logan Lerman, Louis Ozawa, Jerrika Hinton, Kate Mulvany, and Tiffany Boone in Hunters (2020)
      Hunters
      7.2
      TV Series
      • NYPD Officer Dale (uncredited)
      • 2020

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    Dennis Jay Funny: Fan Reel
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    Dennis Jay Funny: Fan Reel
    "Day of the Fight" film.
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    "Day of the Fight" film.
    "Day of the Fight" film.
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    "Day of the Fight" film.
    Betty s2e2
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    Doctor WHO: Dennis Jay Funny in the T.A.R.D.I.S.
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    "The Crew" a Netflix Original Comedy
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    "The Crew" a Netflix Original Comedy
    Deliver Us From Evil
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    Deliver Us From Evil

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • D.J. Funny
    • Height
      • 1.83 m
    • Born
      • May 25
      • Tacoma, Washington, USA
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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    • Trivia
      He found his first post college job as a management trainee in the Engineering department easy and was often bored. He rested his eyes during class after finishing an assignment early. His boss sarcastically asked if he was happy there and was he ready to pursue his real dreams. Dennis said yes, and left the company that same day. Dennis is a longtime entrepreneur & underground event promoter in New York City. Dennis splits time between New York City, LA, Hawaii and Florida and is a frequent traveler abroad.
    • Quotes
      Pursuit of the spectacular is reckless business.
    • Trademarks
        Usually wears black
    • Nicknames
      • D.J. Funny
      • Funny
      • Mr. Funny

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