De'Angelo Wilson
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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 |
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
[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 |
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| 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
- Actor De'Angelo Wilson from 8 MIle Hung Himself Today
- '8 MILE' ACTOR FOUND HANGED: De'Angelo Wilson's body discovered in a room in Los Angeles.
- Lu, Anne (December 9, 2008). "8 Mile Actor De'Angelo Wilson Found Dead". All Headline News. Accessed January 18, 2010.
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- Kent State University alumni
- Suicides by hanging in California
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