Jason Davis
Davis in 2016
Born(1984-10-14)October 14, 1984
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 2020(2020-02-16) (aged 35)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeWestwood Memorial Park
OccupationActor
Years active1993–2020
Relatives

Jason Davis (October 14, 1984 – February 16, 2020)[1][2] was an American actor, best known for his role as the speaking voice of Mikey Blumberg from the animated television series Recess.[3]

Early life and career

Davis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 14, 1984.[1] He was the son of Turkish American immigrant and wine grower Nebil Zarif[4][5][6][7] and Jewish American Nancy Davis, daughter of industrialist and billionaire Marvin Davis, and the grandson of Barbara Davis.[8] He has two brothers: Brandon Davis and Alexander Davis[9] and two half-sisters, Isabella and Mariella Rickel from his mother's second marriage to Ken Rickel.[10]

Davis had a starring role on Recess, as Mikey Blumberg, from 1997 to 2001.[11] Davis also appeared in 7th Heaven as Dwight Jefferson.[12] He also appeared on Millionaire Matchmaker and Jessabelle.

Davis was a cast member on the fourth season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, which documented his treatment for substance abuse.[13]

At the time of his death, Davis was set to appear in the upcoming television series, The Two Jasons.[2]

Davis was arrested on January 28, 2011, in Newport Beach, California, for possession of a controlled substance.[14]

Death

Davis died in Los Angeles, California, on February 16, 2020, the 19th anniversary of Recess: School's Out (2001), at the age of 35.[2][3][8][15] His cause of death was revealed as the effects of fentanyl; it was ruled an accident.[16]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1993–1995 Roseanne Obnoxious Vampire Kid 3 episodes
1994 Dave's World Marco Episode: "Just Kidding"
1995 The Crude Oasis Crude Oasis Bar Patron
1997 Beverly Hills Ninja Young Haru
7th Heaven Dwight Jefferson 3 episodes
The Locusts Wrangler
1997–2001 Recess Mikey Blumberg, Tubby (voices) Starring/Recurring role[3]
1998 Breakfast with Einstein Chipper Television film
Mafia! Geno
Rush Hour Kid at Theatre
2001 Recess: School's Out Mikey Blumberg (voice)
Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street Direct-to-video
2003 Recess: All Growed Down Mikey Blumberg, Tubby (voices) Direct-to-video
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade Direct-to-video
2005 Surface Sean 1 episode
2006 Lilo & Stitch: The Series Mikey Blumberg 1 episode
2008 Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal Tim Television film
2013 Fallen Angel Agent Short film
2014 He Don't Got Game Himself 1 episode
2014 The Bathroom Diaries Enzo Episode: "C: Caution" (final role before death)

References

  1. 1 2 "Jason Davis, Voice of Mikey on 'Recess,' Dies at 35". February 18, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 Gardner, Chris; Nordyke, Kimberly (February 16, 2020). "Jason Davis, Grandson of Marvin and Barbara Davis, Dies at 35". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "Jason Davis, Grandson of Mogul Marvin Davis, Dead at 35". Lamag.com. February 17, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  4. ↑ Radaris: "EXCLUSIVE: Jason Davis’ Father Begged Him To Go Into Rehab" January 29, 2011
  5. ↑ New York Daily News: "Davis more jerkish than Turkish in rant" By Ben Widdicombe March 8, 2007
  6. ↑ Real Estate Stalker: "Brandon Davis' Daddy's Crib in the Birds" May 1, 2007
  7. ↑ "Nebil "Bilo" Zarif". Summerland, California: Summerland Winery Tasting Room & Boutique. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  8. 1 2 Garvey, Marianne (February 17, 2020). "Jason Davis, 'Recess' actor, dead at 35". CNN. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Marvin Davis Dies at 79, Former Owner of Pebble Beach Company, the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Aspen Skiing Company". Hotel Online. September 25, 2004. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
  10. ↑ PMC Magazine: "Spotlite SOCIAL ACTIVIST - A Profile of NANCY DAVIS" By Jeffrey Slonim December 2011
  11. ↑ Anita Bennett (February 16, 2020). "Jason Davis Dead: 'Recess' Voice Actor Was 35 – Deadline". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  12. ↑ D'Angelo, Bob; Desk, Cox Media Group National Content (February 18, 2020). "'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis dies at 35". WFTV. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  13. ↑ Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Episode 4.7, Vh1, December 29, 2010
  14. ↑ "'Celeb Rehab' Graduate Jason Davis Arrested On Drug Charges". MSN. January 28, 2011. Archived from the original on May 8, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  15. ↑ "'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis dead at 35". Fox News. February 17, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  16. ↑ Young, Julius (April 23, 2020). "'Recess' voice actor Jason Davis' cause of death revealed". Fox News. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
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