Jam Master Jay(1965-2002)

Actor
Composer
Music Department

Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay, Joseph Simmons, and Run-D.M.C.

Run D.M.C legend Jam Master Jay made a huge impact on music and the hip-hop community. Over a decade after his unsolved murder, family and friends investigate to seek out the truth. Who Killed Jam Master Jay?

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ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (2018)

Jam Master Jay was born on 21 January 1965 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Die Hard (1988), The Bounty Hunter (2010) and Friday Night Lights (2004). He was married to Terri Corley. He died on 30 October 2002 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.

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Known for

Die Hard

8.2

Soundtrack("Christmas in Hollis")

1988

The Bounty Hunter

5.6

Soundtrack("It's Tricky")

2010

Friday Night Lights

7.2

Soundtrack("It's Tricky")

2004

Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Stewart, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Noah Centineo, Sam Claflin, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska in Diminishing Returns Diminisodes (2017)

Charlie's Angels

5.0

Soundtrack(as Jason Mizell, "It's Tricky")

2019

Credits

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Death of a Dynasty
3.6
- Old School Rapper #1
- 2003
Run-D.M.C. Feat. Stephan Jenkins: Rock Show
6.2
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay (as Jason Mizell)
- 2001
Run-DMC: The Kings
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay
- 2000
Run-D.M.C.: The Kings (D-Generation X)
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay
- 2000
Run-DMC: Sucker MC's - Krush Groove 1
6.6
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay (voice, as Jason Mizell)
- 1999
Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins: It's Like That
6.9
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay (voice)
- 1998
Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins: It's Tricky
6.5
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay (voice, as Jason Mizell)
- 1998
Run-D.M.C.: Ooh Watcha Gonna Do
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay
- 1993
Who's the Man?
5.4
- Detective (as Jay)
- 1993
Run-D.M.C. Feat. Pete Rock & CL Smooth: Down with the King
7.1
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay
- 1993
Run-D.M.C.: Christmas Is
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay
- 1992
The Ben Stiller Show
7.1
TV Series
- Jam Master Jay (as Run DMC)
- 1992
Run-DMC: Faces
6.0
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay
- 1990
Run-DMC: The Ave
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay (as Jason Mizell)
- 1990
Run-DMC: Pause
Music Video
- Jam Master Jay (as Jason Mizell)
- 1990

Composer

Music Department

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Personal details

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Alternative names
- Run D.M.C.
Height
- 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
Born
- January 21, 1965
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Died
- October 30, 2002
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA(homicide)
Spouse
- Terri Corley? - October 30, 2002 (his death, 3 children)
Children
Parents
- Jesse Mizell
Other works
TV commercial (as Jam Master Jay) (released posthumously) for Dr. Pepper (2003 )
Publicity listings
- 2 Articles

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Trivia
Played bass and drums in several garage bands prior to joining Run-D.M.C.; on all of their albums from Raising Hell on, he played keyboards, bass, and live drums in addition to his turntable work.