Jason Mitchell | |
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) Jason Mitchell on July 23, 2016. | |
| Born | September 5, 1985 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Jason Mitchell (born January 5, 1985)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for portraying rapper Eazy-E in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton. In 2017, he starred in the blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, as well as dramas Detroit and Mudbound.
Career
Mitchell had roles in the films Contraband and Broken City, both of which starred Mark Wahlberg. In 2014, Mitchell was cast as Compton rapper Eazy-E in the biopic Straight Outta Compton,[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. In 2018, Mitchell starred in the American drama The Chi, but did not return for a third season due to his misconduct allegations.[4][5]
Controversies
2019 Sexual misconduct allegations
In May 2019, Mitchell was fired from the TV series The Chi and Netflix film Desperados, when showrunner Ayanna Floyd Davis and co-star Tiffany Boone accused him of misconduct.[6] Mitchell accepted the accusations and apologized,[7] but also accused Floyd Davis of making an inconsiderate comment on set, which he reported to showrunner Lena Waithe. Mitchell was replaced by Lamorne Morris [8]
2020 arrest
Mitchell was arrested on April 22, 2020 on various counts, including "drugs and weapons charges."[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Texas Killing Fields | 7-Eleven Cashier | |
| 2012 | Contraband | Walter | |
| Dragon Eyes | J-Dog | ||
| 2013 | Broken City | Cast Friend #1 | |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton | Eazy-E | African-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor Hamptons International Film Festival Award for Breakthrough Performer African-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Ensemble Cast Nominated – Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated – Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer[10] Nominated – Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Nominated – San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
| 2016 | Keanu | Bud | |
| Vincent N Roxxy | Cordell | ||
| Barry | PJ | ||
| 2017 | Mudbound | Ronsel Jackson | Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award Gotham Award for Best Ensemble Performance Hollywood Film Award for Breakout Ensemble Nominated – Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble Nominated – Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated – Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble |
| Kong: Skull Island | Glenn Mills | ||
| The Disaster Artist | Nate | ||
| Detroit | Carl Cooper | ||
| 2018 | Tyrel | Tyler | |
| Superfly | Eddie | ||
| 2019 | The Mustang | Henry | |
| 2020 | Zola | Dion |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Major Crimes | Twizz | Episode: "Snitch" |
| 2017–18 | Freedom Fighters: The Ray | John Trujillo / Black Condor (voice) | Web series |
| 2018–19 | The Chi | Brandon Johnson | 20 episodes |
| 2018 | Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams | Lenny | Episode: "Kill All Others" |
| Forever | Andre | Episode: "Andre and Sarah" |
References
- ^ "UPI Almanac for Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019". United Press International. January 5, 2019. Archived from the original on January 5, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
actor Jason Mitchell in 1987 (age 33)
- ^ Tatiana Siegel (June 16, 2014). "NWA Biopic Casts Its Dr. Dre, Eazy-E". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Scott, Mike (August 17, 2015). "What does Eazy-E's daughter think of New Orleans actor Jason Mitchell's portrayal of her father in 'Straight Outta Compton'?". The Times-Picayune. New Orleans. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Metz, Nina. "As 'The Chi' returns without Jason Mitchell, a look back at why is he off the series". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Jason Mitchell Arrested for Drugs, Weapons in Mississippi | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (February 17, 2020). "'The Chi' Star Tiffany Boone Breaks Silence on Series Exit Amid Misconduct Accusations Against Jason Mitchell". IndieWire. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Keyaira Boone (November 5, 2019). "'Chi' Star Jason Mitchell Apologizes After Misconduct Allegations Surface". Essence. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Katherine Schaffstall (November 4, 2019). "Jason Mitchell Opens Up About 'The Chi' Exit, Says #MeToo Movement Was Used as an "Ugly Weapon"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Matt Grobar (April 23, 2020). "'Straight Outta Compton's Jason Mitchell Arrested On Felony Drug And Weapons Charges". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ John Nugent (February 18, 2016). "Jameson Empire Awards 2016: Star Wars and Mad Max lead the nominations". Empire. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
External links
- Jason Mitchell at IMDb