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 Year Title Role Notes2002 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 Notes2004 CSI: NY Lamar Adams Episode: "Outside Man"2002 R.U.S./H. Terrell Unsold television pilot2006 The Shield Marcus "M.C. Gond Good" Dunn Episode: "Kavanaugh" (as De'Angelo K. Wilson)
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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.