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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.

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.

Filmography

Film

Television

Notes

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

External links

• 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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