De'Angelo Wilson

De'Angelo Wilson
Born (1979-02-05)February 5, 1979
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Died November 26, 2008(2008-11-26) (aged 29)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names De'Angelo K. Wilson
Occupation Actor and hip-hop artist
Years active 1997–2008

De'Angelo Wilson (February 5, 1979 – November 26, 2008) was an American film and television actor and a hip-hop artist.

Early life

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.

Career

Wilson appeared in four films, including as DJ Iz in 8 Mile (2002) and as Jesse Age 19 in the Antwone Fisher (2002). He also appeared in two television productions.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
20028 MileDJ Iz
2002Antwone FisherJesse Age 19
2004"Just Lose It"DJ IzMusic video
2005The SalonD.D.
2006Mercy StreetJuilius
2012Falling AwayJuiliusPosthumous release; final role

Television work

Year Film Role Notes
2004CSI: NYLamar AdamsEpisode: "Outside Man"
2002R.U.S./H.TerrellUnsold television pilot
2006The ShieldMarcus "M.C. Gond Good" DunnEpisode: "Kavanaugh" (as De'Angelo K. Wilson)

Death

De'Angelo Wilson committed suicide in Los Angeles by hanging. His mother claimed he was depressed because he was unable to find work after he got the impression that his career was failing.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ http://www.celebitchy.com/25470/8_mile_actor_deangelo_wilson_dead_in_apparent_suicide/



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