| Intro | American actor |
| Was |
Actor Musician Television actor Record producer Composer |
| From | United States of America |
| Type |
Business Film, TV, Stage & Radio Music |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 29 March 1979, Dayton |
| Death |
26 November 2008, Los Angeles (aged 29 years) |
| Star sign | Aries |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 Mile | DJ Iz | |
| 2002 | Antwone Fisher | Jesse Age 19 | |
| 2004 | “Just Lose It” | DJ Iz | Music video |
| 2005 | The Salon | D.D. | |
| 2006 | Mercy Street | Juilius | |
| 2012 | Falling Away | Juilius | Posthumous release; final role |
Television work
| 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) |
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.