De'Angelo Wilson

De'Angelo Wilson
Born(1979-03-29)March 29, 1979
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 26, 2008(2008-11-26) (aged 29)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, rapper
Years active2002–2008

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

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

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

Wilson died by suicide by hanging in Los Angeles in 2008.[1]

Filmography

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

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)

Notes

  1. ^ "Antwone Fisher Actor Commits Suicide". E! Online. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2020.



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