De'Angelo Wilson

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.

De'Angelo Wilson
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(s)	Actor, rapper
Years active	2002–2008

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)