Kurtis Blow is an American actor best known for playing Artist for the song The Breaks.
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Best Known For:The song The Breaks
Breakthrough:Became the first rapper to sign with a major label and released the gold-certified hit 'The Breaks' in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Kurtis Blow
- Full Name: Kurtis Blow
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The song The Breaks
- Current Role: Artist
- Date of Birth: August 9, 1959
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Harlem, New York City
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shirley Walker
Kurtis Blow Age
Kurtis Blow is about 67 years old as of 2026. Kurtis Blow was born in 1959.
Kurtis Blow Height
Kurtis Blow stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended The City College of New York, where he studied Communications.
- The City College of New York
- Field of Study: Communications
Rise to Fame
Kurtis Blow rose to prominence for his role for the song The Breaks.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Breaks and Basketball.
- Work: The Breaks (Artist, 1980) — First gold-certified rap single
- Work: Basketball (Artist, 1984)
Kurtis Blow Net Worth
Kurtis Blow's net worth is estimated to be between $5,000,000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Kurtis Blow Family & Relationships
Kurtis Blow is married to Shirley Walker.
Lesser Known Facts
- Is an ordained minister and co-founder of The Hip Hop Church in Harlem.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kurtis Blow
- Popular As: Kurtis Walker
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 9, 1959
- Age: 67
- Birthday: August 9
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Harlem, New York City
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shirley Walker
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$438,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $5,000,000
- Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurtisblow
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/KurtisBlowNSB
