Biography
Francis Warren Nicholls Jr. (January 18, 1955 β March 31, 2014), known professionally as Frankie Knuckles, was an American DJ, record producer, and remixer. He played an important role in developing and popularizing house music, a genre of music that began in Chicago during the early 1980s and subsequently spread worldwide. In 1997, Knuckles won the Grammy Award for Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical. Due to his importance in the development of the genre, Knuckles was often called "The Godfather of House Music". "Biography". Def Mix Productions. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
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Filmography
all 7
Movies 6
self 6
TV Shows 1
Self
Larry's Garage (2020)
Movie
The Roots
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Movie
6.23
Self
Love Is the Message: A Night at the Gallery (2014)
Movie
Self
The Unusual Suspects: Once Upon A Time In House Music (2009)
Movie
Self
Maestro (2003)
Movie
Self (2001)
Pump up the Volume (2001)
TV
Self (2001)
Pump Up the Volume (2001)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.53
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2001
2003
2014
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1955-01-18
Deathday2014-03-31 (59 years old)
Birth NameFrancis Warren Nicholls, Jr.
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsChicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
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