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Biography Shabba-Doo was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to the west coast (Los Angeles) in the early 70s. He's one of the forefathers of hip-hop dancing, "The Original Lockers" and was an Original Soul Train Gang member in the 70s and early 80s. The Lockers are famously known for pioneering "Locking"...
| Talent Agent: |
Brass Artists & Associates - Randy Cabrera
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| Profession: |
Actor / Miscellaneous Crew / Director |
| Born: |
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Birth Name: |
Adolfo G. Quinones |
| Height: |
5' 11" (1.80 m) |
| Spouse: |
Lela Rochon (1984 - 1987) (divorced)
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| Nickname: |
Shabba-Doo |
| Also Known As: |
Adolfo Quinones / Shabba-Doo / Shabba Doo |
| Credited Years: |
1975 - 2010 |
Trademarks
Trivia
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Part of the Dance group called The Lockers in the 1970s, which featured Fred "Rerun" Berry |
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He choreographed and appeared in Lionel Richie's video "All Night Long". |
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Received a "Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award" for Distinguished Choreography, in "Stand-Up Tragedy", "Mark Taper Forum", in 1989. |
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Was crowned "Hip Hops first matinee idol", by Dance Magazine because of box office hits like "Breakin'", and Breakin II Electric Boogaloo". |
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Taught actor/choreographer "Darrin DeWitt Henson" of "Soulfood" fame, how to "Lock". |
Where Are They Now?
| 2004 |
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Sold home in LA and is now living in France. |
| April 2006 |
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Is co-producing with actor / director Eli Harris as well as reprising his role as "Ozone", in the upcoming film Break'n Revolution. The original film name is Breakin', and was an 80s cult classic. |
| March 2007 |
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Currently his work as a choreographer, can be found in upcoming film, "Kickin It Old Skool". Starring Jamie Kennedy, and Miguel A. Núñez Jr. |
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