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: 66 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 5000000. 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: 66
- 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: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Source of Income: Business
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurtisblow
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/KurtisBlowNSB
