Jason Davis (October 14, 1984 – February 16, 2020) 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

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, on October 14, 1984. He was the son of

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immigrant and wine grower Nebil Zarif and

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Nancy Davis, daughter of industrialist and billionaire

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, and the grandson of

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. 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 a starring role on '' Recess'', as Mikey Blumberg, from 1997 to 2001. Davis also appeared in '' 7th Heaven'' as Dwight Jefferson. He also appeared on ''

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'' and ''

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''. Davis was a cast member on the fourth season of

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'', 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

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, for possession of a controlled substance.

Death

Davis died in

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, on February 16, 2020, at the age of 35. His cause of death was revealed as the effects of

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; it was ruled an accident.

Filmography

References

External links

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