De'Angelo Wilson
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
- Name
- De'Angelo Wilson
- Born
- 29 March 1979
- Birthplace
- Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
- Died
- 26 November 2008
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor, rapper
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- Kent State University
- Languages
- English
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• Name — De'Angelo Wilson • Born — 29 March 1979 • Birthplace — Dayton, Ohio, U.S. • Died — 26 November 2008 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Occupation — Actor, rapper • Years Active — 2002–2008 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.
Early life
Early life
Wilson was born in Dayton, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati and Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio, where he studied acting.
Career
Career
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
Death
Wilson died by suicide by hanging in Los Angeles in 2008.
Television
Television
• 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)
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The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. Recorded with the occupation actor. "Diana" Diadem is dated c. It is also recorded that de'Angelo Wilson is recorded with the occupation television actor. Recorded with the occupation record producer. Institutional cataloguing adds that de'Angelo Wilson is recorded with the occupation composer. Recorded as a citizen of United States. Institutional cataloguing adds that de'Angelo Wilson is recorded with the gender male. Born on 29 March 1979. Institutional cataloguing adds that de'Angelo Wilson died on 26 November 2008.
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Film
• 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
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