Jam Get better at Jay passed on on October 20, 2002 at 37 years older when he was shot by an unfamiliar assailant at his studio. Jam Expert Jay was created Jason William Mizell
Known for movies
Die Hard (1988) as Soundtrack
Dogma (1999) as Soundtrack
The Longest Yard (2005) as Soundtrack
Straight Outta Compton (2015) as Soundtrack
Quick Facts
Full Name
Jam Master Jay
Net Worth
-$1 Million
Died
October 30, 2002, Jamaica, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Disc jockey, Actor, Rapper, Record producer, It's Tricky, It's Like That, Christmas in Hollies
Nationality
American
Spouse
Terri Corley
Parents
Connie Mizell-Perry
Siblings
Bonita Jones, Marvin Thompson, It's Tricky, It's Like That, Christmas in Hollies
Music Groups
Run-D.M.C.
Interesting Facts
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Fact
1
His sons' Jason Mizell Jr. (DJ Jam Master J'Son) and T.J. Mizell (DJ Dasmatic) are both professional Disc Jockeys. They perform with Run D.M.C. as disc jockeys whenever Rev Run and Dmc performs shows. Each of his sons have performed at venues around the world, and made several television appearances on various television networks.
2
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.
3
Former owner of JMJ Records, former label of the hip-hop groups Onyx and The Afros.
4
Was DJ for the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C.
Pictures
Filmography
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2015-2016
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
How to Be Single
2016
writer: "Christmas In Hollis"
Mike & Mike
2013-2015
TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Dolezal Backstage
2015
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Sounds of the 80s
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Night Before
2015/II
writer: "Christmas in Hollis"
Straight Outta Compton
2015
writer: "Jam-Master Jay"
Lip Sync Battle
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dope
2015
writer: "Slam" - as Jason William Mizell
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock
2014
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013
Turbo
2013
writer: "It's Tricky"
The '80s: The Decade That Made Us
2013
TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Jack and Jill
2011/I
writer: "It's Tricky"
Angel Camouflaged
2010
writer: "It's Tricky"
Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour
2010
Video documentary writer: "Into the Groove"
The Bounty Hunter
2010/I
writer: "It's Tricky"
Chuck
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Office
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Longest Yard
2005
"Oh"
Friday Night Lights
2004
writer: "It's Tricky"
White Chicks
2004
writer: "It's Tricky"
Malibu's Most Wanted
2003
writer: "It's Tricky"
The Hot Chick
2002
writer: "It's Tricky" - as Jason William Mizell
How High
2001
producer: "Slam" - as Jam Master Jay
100 Greatest Number One Singles
2001
TV Special documentary writer: "It's Like That"
Run-DMC: Together Forever - Greatest Hits 1983-2000
2000
Video writer: "Rock Box", "King of Rock", "Down With the King", "Pause", "Walk This Way"
Road Trip
2000
writer: "It's Tricky"
Skate and Destroy
1999
Video Game producer: "King of Rock"
Dogma
1999
writer: "Run's House" - as J. Mizell
Can't Hardly Wait
1998
writer: "It's Tricky"
Half Baked
1998
writer: "You Be Illin'" - as Jason Williams Mizell
Chasing Amy
1997
writer: "Run's House" 1988 - as J. Mizell
ECW Hardcore Heaven 1994
1994
Video producer: "Slam" - uncredited
Judgment Night
1993
writer: "Me, Myself & My Microphone" - as Jason "JMJ" Mizell
Strapped
1993
TV Movie writer: "Pledge of Allegiance", "Nigga Bridges"
Laws of Gravity
1992
writer: "Christmas in Hollis"
Livin' Large!
1991
writer: "Love Me"
In Living Color
1990
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Die Hard
1988
writer: "Christmas in Hollis"
Less Than Zero
1987
lyrics: "Christmas In Hollis" - as J. Mizell / music: "Christmas In Hollis" - as J. Mizell
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Death of a Dynasty
2003
Old School Rapper #1 (as Jam Master Jay)
Who's the Man?
1993
Detective (as Jay)
WWF Challenge
1989
TV Series
Jam Master Jay
Tougher Than Leather
1988
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Reading Rainbow
1986
TV Series
Jam Master Jay
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Run-DMC: Together Forever - Greatest Hits 1983-2000
2000
Video
Reading Rainbow
1986
TV Series 1 episode
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
A House Is Not a Home
2015
in memory of
Amplitude
2003
Video Game special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Run-D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay: The Last Interview
2002
TV Short documentary
Himself
Kurupt: G-TV
2002
Video
Himself
Through the Years of Hip Hop, Vol. 1: Graffiti
2002
Video documentary
Himself (segment "Rock Box")
MTV 20: Live & Almost Legal
2001
TV Movie documentary
Himself (as Run-DMC)
MTV 20: Jams
2001
Video
Himself (segment "Walk This Way") (as Run-DMC)
Run-DMC: Together Forever - Greatest Hits 1983-2000
2000
Video
Himself (as Run-DMC)
Behind the Music
2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself (as Run-DMC)
The 1995 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards
1995
TV Special
Himself
The Voice of a Nation
1993
Video documentary
Soul Train
1986-1993
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 7th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
TV Series
Himself
The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself - Presenter (as Run-DMC)
The Howard Stern Show
1991
TV Series
Himself
Rapmania: The Roots of Rap
1990
TV Movie documentary
Himself (as Run DMC)
The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
WrestleMania V
1989
TV Special
Jam Master Jay
Yo! MTV Raps
1988
TV Series
Himself
The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself (as Run-DMC)
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself (as Run-D.M.C.)
Motown Merry Christmas
1987
TV Movie
Himself
Showtime at the Apollo
1987
TV Series
Himself
Ebony/Jet Showcase
1987
TV Series
Himself
The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1987
TV Special
Himself
Run-DMC: The Video
1987
Video short
Himself
The 3rd Annual Black Gold Awards
1986
TV Special
Himself
Big Fun in the Big Town
1986
TV Movie documentary
Himself (as Jay)
Krush Groove
1985
Himself (Run-D.M.C.)
MTV Video Music Awards 1985
1985
TV Special
Himself - Performer (as Run-DMC)
New American Bandstand 1965
1985
TV Series
Himself
Live Aid
1985
TV Special documentary
Himself (as Run-D.M.C.)
Graffiti Rock
1984
TV Movie
Himself (as Run-D.M.C.)
Impact: Songs That Changed the World
2007
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
L.A. D.J.
2004
Himself (as Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell)
Run DMC: Forever Kings
2004
Video documentary
Himself
Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics
2003
Video
Himself (segment "Walk This Way") (as Run-DMC)
50 Cent: The New Breed
2003
Video documentary
Himself (segment "The New Breed") (as Jam Master Jay)
-$1 Million
