Jason Mitchell
Biography
Jason Mitchell is an American actor born on January 5, 1987, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is best known for portraying Eazy-E in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton. Throughout his career in film and television, Mitchell has accumulated numerous known credits. His filmography includes roles in Contraband, Broken City, Mudbound, Detroit, and the MonsterVerse film Kong: Skull Island. Additional credits associated with his career include projects such as The Chi and Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams. Operating as a professional actor, he has established a recognized presence in the entertainment industry with a recorded history of acting credits spanning multiple productions.
Career overview
Jason Mitchell is an American actor born on January 5, 1987, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is best known for portraying Eazy-E in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton. Throughout his career in film and television, he has accumulated numerous known credits as an actor on the screen.
In addition to his breakout role in Straight Outta Compton, Mitchell has appeared in a variety of other film and television projects. His filmography includes roles in Contraband and Broken City, both of which starred Mark Wahlberg. He also appeared in the films Mudbound, Detroit, and the MonsterVerse film Kong: Skull Island. Furthermore, his work extends to television and anthology programming, with notable appearances associated with series such as The Chi and Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.
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32 titles- The Late Night Creep (2025)
- Black Heat (2025) as Malik
- Scarborn (2024) as Domingo
- Call Her King (2023) as Sean Samuels
- Everything Is Both (2023) as Cam
- Family Portrait (2023)
- Zola (2021) as Dion
- For the Love of Money (2021) as Gregory
- The Mustang (2019) as Henry
- The Chi (2018) as Brandon
- SuperFly (2018) as Eddie
- Forever (2018) as Andre
- Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018) as Black Condor / John Trujillo (voice)
- Tyrel (2018) as Tyler
- Kong: Skull Island (2017) as Glenn Mills
- Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017) as Lenny
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self
- Drop the Mic (2017)
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Nate (uncredited)
- Detroit (2017) as Carl Cooper
- Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2017) as John Trujillo / Black Condor (voice)
- Mudbound (2017) as Ronsel Jackson
- Keanu (2016) as Bud
- Vincent N Roxxy (2016) as Cordell
- Barry (2016) as PJ
- Straight Outta Compton (2015) as Eazy-E
- Broken City (2013) as Cast Friend #1
- Contraband (2012) as Walter
- Dragon Eyes (2012) as J-Dog
- Texas Killing Fields (2011) as 7-Eleven Cashier
- Mercy Mercy Me as Khaos
- High Rollers
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jason Mitchell best known for?
Jason Mitchell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Mustang (2019), The Chi (2018), SuperFly (2018), Kong: Skull Island (2017).
When and where was Jason Mitchell born?
Jason Mitchell was born on January 5, 1987 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Jason Mitchell have?
Jason Mitchell has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2011 to 2025.
What is Jason Mitchell's background in cinema and television?
Jason Mitchell is an American actor born on January 5, 1987, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is best known for portraying Eazy-E in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton. Throughout his career in film and television, Mitchell has accumulated numerous known credits. His filmography includes roles in Contraband, Brok...