Quick Facts
Born:
1965-01-12
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
29 Total Roles
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Acting
The MovieWise Take
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Biography
Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002), better known by his stage name Jam Master Jay, was an American musician and DJ. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run-DMC. During the 1980s, Run-DMC became one of the biggest hip hop groups and are credited with breaking hip hop into mainstream music.
Known For
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Self (archive footage)
Live Aid
Self
Reading Rainbow
Self
Who's the Man?
Detective
The Ben Stiller Show
Self
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
Self [RUN-DMC] (archive footage)
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sean Combs: The Reckoning TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Death by Fame TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Payback TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? MOVIE | Self [RUN-DMC] (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Rappin' With The Rickster MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | 2 Turntables and a Microphone MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | 20 Most Shocking Unsolved Crimes MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Run DMC: Forever Kings MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |