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.
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De'Angelo Wilson | |
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Born | (1979-03-29)March 29, 1979 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | November 26, 2008(2008-11-26) (aged 29) Los Angeles, California], U.S. |
Occupation | Actor, rapper |
Years active | 2002–2008 |
He was born De'Angelo Ke'Shine Hill Wilson in Dayton, Ohio. He attended The University of Cincinnati and Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio, where he studied acting.[citation needed]
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.
De'Angelo Wilson died by suicide by hanging in Los Angeles in 2008.[1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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) |
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