Jason Phillip Davis (October 14, 1984 – February 16, 2020) was an American actor, best known for his role as 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 ZarifRadaris: "EXCLUSIVE: Jason Davis’ Father Begged Him To Go Into Rehab" January 29, 2011New York Daily News: "Davis more jerkish than Turkish in rant" By Ben Widdicombe March 8, 2007Real Estate Stalker: "Brandon Davis' Daddy's Crib in the Birds" May 1, 2007 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.PMC Magazine: "Spotlite SOCIAL ACTIVIST - A Profile of NANCY DAVIS" By Jeffrey Slonim December 2011
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 VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, which documented his treatment for substance abuse.Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Episode 4.7, Vh1, December 29, 2010
At the time of his death, Davis was set to appear in the upcoming television series, The Two Jasons.
Legal issues 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 the age of 35. His cause of death was revealed as the effects of fentanyl; it was ruled an accident.
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 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) Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade 2005 Surface Sean 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 The Bathroom Diaries Enzo Episode: "C: Caution" (final role before death)
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External links
Jason Davis at Find a Grave