Jason Davis (actor, born 1984)


Jason Davis was an American actor, best known for his role as the voice of Mikey Blumberg from the animated television series Recess.

Early life and career

Davis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 14, 1984. He was the son of Turkish American immigrant and wine grower Nebil Zarif and Jewish American Nancy Davis, daughter of industrialist and billionaire Marvin Davis, and the grandson of Barbara Davis. He has two brothers: Brandon Davis and Alexander Davis and two half-sisters, Isabella and Mariella Rickel from his mother's second marriage to Ken Rickel.
Davis had recurring roles on Recess, as Mikey Blumberg from 1997 to 2001. Davis also appeared in 7th Heaven as Dwight Jefferson. 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.
At the time of his death, Davis was set to appear in the upcoming television series, The Two Jasons.

Legal troubles

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

Death

Davis died in Los Angeles, California, on February 16, 2020, at age 35. His cause of death was revealed as the effects of fentanyl; it was ruled an accident.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993–1995RoseanneObnoxious Vampire Kid3 episodes
1994Dave's WorldMarcoEpisode: "Just Kidding"
1995The Crude OasisCrude Oasis Bar Patron
1997Beverly Hills NinjaYoung Haru
19977th HeavenDwight Jefferson3 episodes
1997The LocustsWrangler
1997–2001RecessMikey Blumberg, Tubby Recurring role
1998Breakfast with EinsteinChipperTelevision film
1998Mafia!Geno
1998Rush HourKid at Theatre
2001'Mikey Blumberg
2001'Mikey Blumberg Direct-to-video
2003'Mikey Blumberg, Tubby Direct-to-video
2003'Mikey Blumberg, Tubby Direct-to-video
2005SurfaceSean1 episode
2008TimTelevision film
2013Fallen AngelAgentShort film
2014He Don't Got GameHimself1 episode
2014The Bathroom DiariesEnzoEpisode: "C: Caution"