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Jazz Mann, a well-known actor and stand-up comedian, was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Vancouver, B.C. Jazz started performing in front of audiences at the tender age of 12. His first stand-up act was an impersonation of Bill Cosby at an elementary school talent show in grade 6. Jazz then started stage work when he was just 14 years old.
With more than 32 film and TV credits to his name, Jazz played the lead role in Raju's Blind Date, co-starred in the smash hit Bollywood/Hollywood, and currently stars in the feature film Pink Ludoos with some of the cast from Bend it Like Beckham and a new film titled The Lookalike due out this fall.
Currently, you can see Jazz co-star in 22 episodes of the new CBC production titled 11 Cameras Jazz has worked closely with such celebrities as Tommy Davidson, Leslie Nielson, Anthony Anderson, Damon Wayans and DMX. Jazz has been seen on the Comedy Network, Comedy @ Club 54, and the PAX Network in the USA.
Jazz has toured across the US, Canada, Australia and recently finished headlining in Hong Kong, China.
Influences
I grew up in a very comedic environment with my father who loves comedy (he was actually a sketch comic in India) so I would have to say that my Dad is a huge influence in my life and career ... and I would name Denzel Washington and Chris Rock as my acting and comedy influence professionally.
TV Shows
11 Cameras, 72 Hours: True Crimes, Sue Thomas F.B. Eye, Spicy Fusion, Tarzan, Doc, Star Hunter, 21 Jump Street
Films
The Lookalike, Pink Ludoos, New York Minute, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Bollywood/Hollywood, Raju's Blind Date, Santa Who?, 11 Cameras
IMDB Biography
Jazz was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia most of his life. His father, a comedic actor in India, was a positive influence on his life & career; he was always around laughter and comedic talent. His first stand-up act was an impersonation of Bill Cosby at an elementary school talent show in grade 6. Jazz then started stage work when he was just 14 years old. In 1989-90, he was accepted to the prestigious Artstrek Acting Academy, where only the elite drama students of Western Canada could attend. Jazz also has an extensive post-secondary Marketing and Business Relations background.