Jason Davis
Jason Phillip Davis (October 14, 1984 – February 16, 2020) was an American actor, best known for his role as Mikey Blumberg from the animated television series Recess.
Jason Davis

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- Name
- Jason Davis
- Birthplace
- Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
- Died
- 16 February 2020
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Born
- 1984 · Salt Lake City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- Yale School of Drama
- Languages
- English
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Jason Phillip Davis (October 14, 1984 – February 16, 2020) was an American actor, best known for his role as Mikey Blumberg from the animated television series Recess.
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Jason Davis (1984–2020) was an American actor. Born in Salt Lake City, the actor died in Los Angeles. Jason Davis studied at Yale School of Drama. Languages used include English.
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• Name — Jason Davis • Birthplace — Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. • Died — 16 February 2020 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Resting Place — Westwood Memorial Park • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1993–2020 • Relatives — * Marvin Davis (grandfather) • Barbara Davis (grandmother) • John Davis (uncle)
Early life and career
Early life and career
Davis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 14, 1984. He was the son of Turkish American immigrant and wine grower Nebil Zarif and Jewish American Nancy Davis, daughter of industrialist and billionaire Marvin Davis, and the grandson of Barbara Davis. He has two brothers: Brandon Davis and Alexander Davis and two half-sisters, Isabella and Mariella Rickel from his mother's second marriage to Ken Rickel. Davis had a starring role on Recess, as Mikey Blumberg, from 1997 to 2001. Davis also appeared in 7th Heaven as Dwight Jefferson. He also appeared on Millionaire Matchmaker and Jessabelle. Davis was a cast member on the fourth season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, which documented his treatment for substance abuse. At the time of his death, Davis was set to appear in the upcoming television series, The Two Jasons.
Legal issues
Legal issues
Davis was arrested on January 28, 2011, in Newport Beach, California, for possession of a controlled substance.
Death
Death
Davis died in Los Angeles, California, on February 16, 2020, at the age of 35. His cause of death was revealed as the effects of fentanyl; it was ruled an accident.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1993–1995 — Roseanne — Obnoxious Vampire Kid — 3 episodes • 1994 — Dave's World — Marco — Episode: "Just Kidding" • 1995 — The Crude Oasis — Crude Oasis Bar Patron • 1997 — Beverly Hills Ninja — Young Haru • 7th Heaven — Dwight Jefferson — 3 episodes • The Locusts — Wrangler • 1997–2001 — Recess — Mikey Blumberg, Tubby (voices) — Starring/Recurring role • 1998 — Breakfast with Einstein — Chipper — Television film • Mafia! — Geno • Rush Hour — Kid at Theatre • 2001 — Recess: School's Out — Mikey Blumberg (voice) • Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street — Direct-to-video • 2003 — Recess: All Growed Down — Mikey Blumberg, Tubby (voices) • Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade • 2005 — Surface — Sean — 1 episode • 2008 — Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal — Tim — Television film • 2013 — Fallen Angel — Agent — Short film • 2014 — He Don't Got Game — Himself — 1 episode • The Bathroom Diaries — Enzo — Episode: "C: Caution" (final role before death)
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1984
Jason Davis was born on 14 October 1984.
2020
Jason Davis died on 16 February 2020.
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- 1.Jason Davis, Voice of Mikey on 'Recess,' Dies at 35. February 18, 2020.
- 2.Lamag.com. Jason Davis, Grandson of Mogul Marvin Davis, Dead at 35. February 17, 2020.
- 3.Radaris: "EXCLUSIVE: Jason Davis’ Father Begged Him To Go Into Rehab" January 29, 2011
- 4.New York Daily News: "Davis more jerkish than Turkish in rant" By Ben Widdicombe March 8, 2007
- 5.Real Estate Stalker: "Brandon Davis' Daddy's Crib in the Birds" May 1, 2007
- 6.Summerland Winery Tasting Room & Boutique. Nebil "Bilo" Zarif.
- 7.Garvey, Marianne. Jason Davis, 'Recess' actor, dead at 35. CNN. February 17, 2020.
- 8.Hotel Online. Marvin Davis Dies at 79, Former Owner of Pebble Beach Company, the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Aspen Skiing Company. September 25, 2004.
- 9.PMC Magazine: "Spotlite SOCIAL ACTIVIST - A Profile of NANCY DAVIS" By Jeffrey Slonim December 2011
- 10.Anita Bennett. Jason Davis Dead: 'Recess' Voice Actor Was 35 – Deadline. Deadline Hollywood. February 16, 2020.
- 11.D'Angelo, Bob. 'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis dies at 35. WFTV. February 18, 2020.
- 12.Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Episode 4.7, Vh1, December 29, 2010
- 13.MSN. 'Celeb Rehab' Graduate Jason Davis Arrested On Drug Charges. January 28, 2011.
- 14.Gardner, Chris. Jason Davis, Grandson of Marvin and Barbara Davis, Dies at 35. The Hollywood Reporter. February 16, 2020.
- 15.Fox News. 'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis dead at 35. February 17, 2020.
- 16.Young, Julius. 'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis' cause of death revealed. Fox News. April 23, 2020.
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Identity and origins. His recorded language was English. He was the child of Nancy Davis. Other recorded relations include Ashley Benson, Marvin Davis, Barbara Davis and John Davis.
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