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De'Angelo Wilson (March 29, 1979 – November 26, 2008) was an American film and television actor and rapper. He was best known for his role as DJ Iz in the 2002 hip hop drama film 8 Mile.
De'Angelo Wilson | |
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| Born | March 29, 1979 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 26, 2008 (aged 29) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, rapper |
| Years active | 2002–2008 |
Early life edit
Wilson was born in Dayton, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati and Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio, where he studied acting.[citation needed]
Career edit
Wilson appeared in four films, including as DJ Iz in 8 Mile (2002) and as Jesse (age 19) in Antwone Fisher (2002). He also appeared in two television productions.
Death edit
Wilson died by suicide by hanging in Los Angeles in 2008.[1]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 Mile | DJ Iz | |
| 2002 | Antwone Fisher | Jesse Age 19 | |
| 2005 | The Salon | D.D. | |
| 2006 | Mercy Street | Juilius | |
| 2012 | Falling Away | Juilius | Posthumous release; final film role |
Television edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CSI: NY | Lamar Adams | Episode: "Outside Man" |
| 2002 | R.U.S./H. | Terrell | Unsold television pilot |
| 2006 | The Shield | Marcus "M.C. Gond Good" Dunn | Episode: "Kavanaugh" (as De'Angelo K. Wilson) |
Notes edit
- ^ "Antwone Fisher Actor Commits Suicide". E! Online. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
External links edit
- De'Angelo Wilson at IMDb
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081211073012/http://livesteez.com/Aggregates/view/7730
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081212112810/http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur49221.cfm
- Lu, Anne (December 9, 2008). "8 Mile Actor De'Angelo Wilson Found Dead". All Headline News. Accessed January 18, 2010.
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