Adolfo Quinones - Actor Profile

Adolfo Quinones

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
12Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: May 11, 1955
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Adolfo Quinones

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Shabba Doo is the stage name of Adolfo Quiñones (born May 11, 1955), an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director. He became one of the founders of the dance style commonly known as locking as a member of The Original Lockers with Toni Basil, Don "Campbellock" Campbell and Fred "Rerun" Berry. Quiñones' most well known role was the role of Ozone in the 1984 hit cult film, Breakin' and its sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.  He appeared in the film Rave - Dancing to a Different Beat, which he also directed. Quiñones has made guest appearances on TV shows, including The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Married... with Children, Miami Vice, What's Happening!!, Saturday Night Live and Lawrence Leung's Choose Your Own Adventure. Besides his acting and dancing work in film and television, he has served as a choreographer to many singers such as Lionel Richie, Madonna, and Luther Vandross. He was a primary dancer and main choreographer for Madonna's Who's That Girl  Tour in 1987.  Presently he serves as choreographer for Jamie Kennedy's new MTV sitcom, Blowin' Up. He choreographed Three Six Mafia's performance on the 78th Academy Awards. The group won the Oscar for best original song for their song "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp". Quiñones (along with his Breakin' co-star Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers and other dancers from the film) is prominently featured in the music video for Chaka Khan's 1984 song "I Feel for You". Description above from the Wikipedia article Shabba Doo , licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Adolfo Quinones reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Adolfo Quinones's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Adolfo Quinones remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Adolfo Quinones Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Adolfo Quinones's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Adolfo Quinones.

Adolfo Quinones - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Adolfo Quinones?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adolfo Quinones is "Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Adolfo Quinones acted in?

Adolfo Quinones has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Adolfo Quinones?

Other notable films include "Breakin' 'n' Enterin'", "Madonna: Who's That Girl - Live in Japan", and "Madonna: Ciao, Italia! - Live from Italy".