Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Biography
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell works in acting. Born January 12, 1965 in New York City, New York, USA. Died October 30, 2002. Archytele tracks 29 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
29 titles- Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Death by Fame (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Payback (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (2018) as Self [RUN-DMC] (archive footage)
- Rappin' With The Rickster (2010) as Self
- 2 Turntables and a Microphone (2008) as Self
- 20 Most Shocking Unsolved Crimes (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Run DMC: Forever Kings (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Death of a Dynasty (2003) as Old School Rapper #1
- American Rap Stars (2002) as Self
- Through the Years of Hip Hop Volume 1 Graffiti Extras (2002)
- Run-DMC | Together Forever (2002) as Self
- Run DMC: Live at Montreux 2001 (2001)
- MTV 20: Jams (2001)
- Beastie Boys: Tibetan Freedom Concert 1999 (1999)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Who's the Man? (1993) as Detective
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- Tougher Than Leather (1988) as Jam Master Jay
- WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986) as Self
- Big Fun in the Big Town (1986) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- The Making of Sun City (1985)
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Graffiti Rock (1984)
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell best known for?
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Late Show with David Letterman (1993), The Ben Stiller Show (1992), Monsters, Inc. (2001), Live Aid (1985).
When and where was Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell born?
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell was born on January 12, 1965 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on October 30, 2002.
How many credits does Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell have?
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2025.
What is Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell's background in cinema and television?
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 mu...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self — aged about 18
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 20
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 19
- Graffiti Rock (1984) — aged about 19
- WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986) as Self — aged about 21
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 28
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