Jason Davis (October 14, 1984 – February 16, 2020) was an American actor, best known for his role as the speaking 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 Turkish American 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 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 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 '' Millionaire Matchmaker'' and '' Jessabelle''. Davis was a cast member on the fourth season of

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'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

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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

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at Find a Grave {{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Jason 1984 births 2020 deaths Accidental deaths in California American male child actors American male television actors American male voice actors American people of English-Jewish descent American people of Turkish descent Davis family Jewish American male actors Male actors from Salt Lake City David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University alumni 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Drug-related deaths in California Burials at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery