Jason Mitchell
Appearance
Jason Mitchell | |
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![]() Mitchell in 2016 | |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | January 5, 1987
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2011–present |
Jason Mitchell (born January 5, 1987) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Eazy-E in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton.
Career
Mitchell had roles in the films Contraband and Broken City, both of which starred Mark Wahlberg. In 2015, Mitchell played Compton rapper Eazy-E in the biopic Straight Outta Compton,[1][2] with his performance being met with significant praise by critics.[3] In 2016, he appeared in Keanu, which starred Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, and in 2017 starred as a Vietnam War officer in the monster movie, Kong: Skull Island.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Texas Killing Hums | 7-Eleven Cashier | |
2012 | Contraband | Walter | |
2012 | Dragon Eyes | J-Dog | |
2013 | Broken City | Cast Friend #1 | |
2015 | Major Crimes | Twizz | Episode: "Snitch" |
2015 | Straight Outta Compton | Eazy-E | Nominated — Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer[4] |
2016 | Keanu | Bud | |
2016 | Vincent-N-Roxxy | Cordell | |
2016 | Barry | PJ | |
2017 | Mudbound | Ronsel Jackson | |
2017 | Kong: Skull Island | Glenn Mill | |
2017 | The Disaster Artist | Nate | |
2017 | Untitled Detroit project | Post-production |
References
- ^ "NWA Biopic Casts Its Dr. Dre, Eazy-E". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ "NWA Biopic Casts Its Dr. Dre, Eazy-E (Sources)". billboard.com. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ "What does Eazy-E's daughter think of New Orleans actor Jason Mitchell's portrayal of her father in 'Straight Outta Compton'?". NOLA. 17 August 2015.
- ^ John Nugent. "Jameson Empire Awards 2016: Star Wars and Mad Max lead the nominations". Empire.
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