Jason_Davis_(actor,_born_1984)

Jason Davis (actor, born 1984)

Jason Davis (actor, born 1984)

American actor (1984–2020)


Jason Davis (October 14, 1984 – February 16, 2020)[1][2] was an American actor, best known for his role as the speaking voice of Mikey Blumberg from the animated television series Recess.[3]

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Early life and career

Davis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 14, 1984.[1] He was the son of Turkish American immigrant and wine grower Nebil Zarif[4][5][6][7] and Jewish American Nancy Davis, daughter of industrialist and billionaire Marvin Davis, and the grandson of Barbara Davis.[8] He has two brothers: Brandon Davis and Alexander Davis[9] and two half-sisters, Isabella and Mariella Rickel from his mother's second marriage to Ken Rickel.[10]

Davis had a starring role on Recess, as Mikey Blumberg, from 1997 to 2001.[11] Davis also appeared in 7th Heaven as Dwight Jefferson.[12] He also appeared on Millionaire Matchmaker and Jessabelle.[citation needed]

Davis was a cast member on the fourth season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, which documented his treatment for substance abuse.[13]

At the time of his death, Davis was set to appear in the upcoming television series, The Two Jasons.[2]

Davis was arrested on January 28, 2011, in Newport Beach, California, for possession of a controlled substance.[14]

Death

Davis died in Los Angeles, California, on February 16, 2020, the 19th anniversary of Recess: School's Out (2001), at the age of 35.[2][3][8][15] His cause of death was revealed as the effects of fentanyl; it was ruled an accident.[16]

Filmography

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References

  1. "Jason Davis, Voice of Mikey on 'Recess,' Dies at 35". February 18, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  2. Gardner, Chris; Nordyke, Kimberly (February 16, 2020). "Jason Davis, Grandson of Marvin and Barbara Davis, Dies at 35". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  3. "Jason Davis, Grandson of Mogul Marvin Davis, Dead at 35". Lamag.com. February 17, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  4. "Nebil "Bilo" Zarif". Summerland, California: Summerland Winery Tasting Room & Boutique. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  5. Garvey, Marianne (February 17, 2020). "Jason Davis, 'Recess' actor, dead at 35". CNN. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  6. Anita Bennett (February 16, 2020). "Jason Davis Dead: 'Recess' Voice Actor Was 35 – Deadline". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  7. D'Angelo, Bob; Desk, Cox Media Group National Content (February 18, 2020). "'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis dies at 35". WFTV. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  8. Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Episode 4.7, Vh1, December 29, 2010
  9. "'Celeb Rehab' Graduate Jason Davis Arrested On Drug Charges". MSN. January 28, 2011. Archived from the original on May 8, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  10. "'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis dead at 35". Fox News. February 17, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  11. Young, Julius (April 23, 2020). "'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis' cause of death revealed". Fox News. Retrieved May 5, 2020.

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