Adolfo Quinones Net Worth

Adolfo Quinones net worth is

$200,000

Adolfo Quinones Wiki Biography

Adolfo Gutierrez Quinones was born on the 11th March 1955 in Chicago, Illinois USA, of Puerto Rican and Ethiopian ancestry, and under his stage name Shabba-Doo, is a dancer and choreographer, probably best known for creating a dance style called locking and the dance group The Original Lockers. He is also known as an actor, who appeared in the role of Ozone in the breakdancing film “Breakin’” (1984). His career has been active since 1971.

According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Adolfo’s net worth is over $200,000, accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry.

Adolfo Quinones Net Worth $200,000

Adolfo Quinones spent his childhood in a middle class working family in his hometown. When he was three years old, his parents Jeffery and Agnes divorced, so he stayed with his mother and younger sister – Fawn Quinones, who is also known in the media as a dancer. While he was a student, Adolfo began dancing, and with his friends formed a dance group, which performed at school events. Upon matriculation, he decided to continue with pursuing his career as a dancer.

Adolfo began his professional career in 1971, co-founding the dancing group called The Original Lockers. The group achieved enormous success after creating a unique style of dance called locking. At the same point, he began to work as a choreographer, collaborating with famous musicians such as Madonna, Luther Vandross, and Lionel Richie on their concerts and music videos. Moreover, he also choreographed the Academy Awards’ performance “It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp” and for the MTV’s sitcom “Blowin’ Up” by Jamie Kennedy. Additionally, he was the choreographer for a number of Broadway theater musical productions and for which he won the Drama Critic’s Circle Award for Best Choreography. All of these projects added a considerable amount to his net worth. Thanks to his accomplishments, Adolfo has also been rewarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Aside from his career as a dancer and various TV show appearances, Adolfo had roles in films such as “Breakin’” (1984), “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo” (1984), “Tango & Cash” (1989), “Lambada” (1990), and “Option Zero” (2016). His diverse contributions increased his net worth.

Adolfo also founded On Q Media Group, a company providing new media technologies plus traditional methods in filmmaking. He also works at The Performing Arts Center in Van Nuys, California, and the Ramon. C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California, contributing to his net worth.

Adolfo Quinones has been married twice. His first wife was Gwendolyn Powell (1979-1982), with whom he has two children. Later, he was married to actress Lela Rochon from 1982 to 1987. He is currently single and apparently lives in France.