Quincy Jones
Considered to be one of the greatest minds in music and television history, Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. was born on March 14, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Sarah Frances (Wells), a bank executive, and Quincy Delight Jones, Sr., a carpenter. Jones found his love for music while he was enrolled in grade school at Seattle's Garfield High School, this is also where he had met Ray Charles whom he later worked and became friends with. In 1951, Quincy Jones had won a scholarship to the Berklee College Of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Jones however dropped out when he got the opportunity to tour with Lionel Hampton's band as a trumpeter and conductor. Jones also worked for the European production of Harold Arlen's blues opera, Free and Easy in 1959. After Jones had worked on several projects overseas he returned to New York where he composed and arranged, and recorded for artists such as Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie, Dinah Washington, LeVern Baker, and Big Maybell. Jones was working with these artists while holding an executive position at Mercury Records, being one of the very few African Americans at the time to have such a position. In 1963, Quincy Jones won his first Grammy award for his Count Basie arrangement of "I Can't Stop Loving You". In 1964, by the request of director Sidney Lumet, Jones composed the music for his movie, The Pawnbroker. This would be the first of many Jones composed for film scores. By the mid-1960's Quincy Jones became the conductor and arranger for Frank Sinatra's orchestra. Jones also conducted and arranged one of Sinatra's most memorable songs, Fly Me To The Moon. Jones appeared on a lot of film credits for his music such as The Slender Thread, Walk, Don't Run, In Cold Blood, In The Heat Of The Night, A Dandy In Aspic, Mackenna's Gold, and The Italian Job. In 1972 Quincy Jones was the theme song composer for the hit-sitcom, Sanford And Son. Quincy Jones in 1978 worked on music for the Wiz, this is where he met icon, Michael Jackson. Jackson at the time was looking for a producer, Jones recommended some producers but in the end asked Jackson if he could do it, Jackson said yes. In 1982 as a result of this partnership, Jones had formed a tapestry with Jackson which was unbreakable it was called, Thriller. The Thriller album sold more than 100 million records world-wide. Jones continued working with Jackson with his Bad album in 1987. However after Jones recommended Jackson seek other producers to update his music. Jones referred Jackson to producer, Teddy Riley. This ended a partnership between two-greats, Jackson and Jones would never collaborate again. In 1981 Jones had an album called, The Dude. In 1985 Jones scored the film adaptation of The Color Purple. Jones also was a philanthropist, in 1985 gathering multiple stars to participate in the song We Are The World to help raise money to help the victims of the Ethopian disaster. In 1990 Jones composed a theme song for the new sitcom which was centered around Will Smith, The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. Jones was also the executive producer of the show. Quincy Jones will forever be remembered as someone who helped sculpt music in every form, he refined music and through the music he helped sculpt brought messages of peace, justice, love, funk, and hope.
Quincy Kelly
Quincy Kelly is known for The Wake Up Call (2023), The Wake Up Call (2017) and Weeping Inventory (2017).
Quincy Kirkwood
Quincy Kirkwood is an actress, known for In the Shadow of the Moon (2019), Y: The Last Man (2021) and Creeped Out (2017).
Quincy Rose
Quincy Rose is an award winning, American filmmaker, and son of the late, venerated, comedy writer, Mickey Rose (Take the Money and Run, Bananas). In 2012 Quincy's debut feature film, Miles to Go, premiered at the Hollywood Film Festival where it was nominated for Best Feature. After doing the festival circuit, it was released in 2015. IndieWIRE called Miles to Go, "One of the 12 indie-films to watch on VOD (May 2015)," and The Hollywood Reporter said, "If Woody Allen and Albert Brooks had a baby, this film would be it." Friends Effing Friends Effing Friends, Quincy's second feature film, had its world premiere at the 2016 Cinequest Film Festival, where it opened to rave reviews. The San Francisco Chronicle called it, "Sexually frank... a more serious romantic comedy," continuing, "The lessons Rose learned from the towering influences in his life, his father and godfather, are only in how he approaches humor. His style is his own in this tale..." Since then it has gone on to play at the 2016 Manhattan Film Festival where it was awarded Best Feature Romantic Drama by the festival's jury. After closing the inaugural year for the 2016 Film Invasion L.A. Film Festival, Friends Effing Friends Effing Friends was released on VOD in the US and Canada via Gravitas Ventures in 2016, and is available in foreign territories via Cardinal XD. Quincy's third feature, The Narcissists, which he shot in the fall of 2016 on the streets of New York City had its world premiere at the 2017 Indy Film Festival. The Narcissists went on to play at the Blow-Up Chicago International Arthouse Film Fest where Quincy was nominated for the Antonioni Award for Best Feature. The film also screened in 2018 as part of NewFilmmakers NY, before being released worldwide in 2017 by Gravitas Ventures. Some additional credits include: Melinda and Melinda, written and directed by Woody Allen; Accepted, directed by Steve Pink; and The Quincy Rose Show, a pilot which he co-created/wrote and starred in, working alongside Nicholas Brendon, Jack McGee and Lee Garlington. Quincy loves cinema, is extremely dedicated to his craft and is most passionate about directing the films that he writes.
Quincy Ruffin
Quincy Ruffin is known for A Very Charming Christmas Town (2020).
Quincy Saadeh
Quincy Saadeh was born in San Diego, California, and then made the move with her family to Arizona, then to New York, and now New Jersey. Since the age of five, when Quincy performed her rendition of the Beast from "Beauty and the Beast" at Disneyland, and made a fool of herself, she found that she ironically enjoyed putting smiles on people's faces and continues to enjoy putting smiles on people's faces. Quincy began studying acting at the age of just ten years old. She continues to pursue her acting studies at many landmark studios in New York and New Jersey, such as Young Actors at Strasberg, Actor's Technique New York, The Performing Option, and Theatrical Artist's Prep. Quincy is a member of New York's MN Acting Studio's Master Class for Teen Actors, with acclaimed acting coach and MN Acting Studio founder, Matt Newton. Despite managing school and extracurricular activities throughout the six years of auditioning, Quincy has appeared in various independent short films and feature films. Her versatility will contribute to her continuous rise in success. When Quincy isn't busy on set, she is often creating her own content. Quincy is not only an aspiring actress but an aspiring director. She enjoys videography and cinematography, and dreams of studying filmmaking in college. Quincy uses her time outside of school to write scripts inspired by her own concepts. She enjoys reading literature and plays and appreciates English class more than Mathematics. For more information on her projects, you can check out her website at QuincySaadeh.com.
Quincy Taylor
Quincy Taylor was born on July 12, 1969. He is an actor, known for Planet of the Apes (2001), Be Cool (2005) and Hazard Jack (2014).
Quincy Troupe
Quincy Troupe was born on 23 July 1943 in New York City, New York, USA. He is married to Margaret.
Quincy Tyler Bernstine
Quincy Tyler Bernstine is an actress, known for Manchester by the Sea (2016), Rachel Getting Married (2008) and While We're Young (2014).
Quincy Wells
Quincy Wells is known for Ten Toes Down, Homeboys (2023) and King of Dallas.