Jason Mitchell, 1987
Actors · January 5, 1987
Jason Mitchell
★ HOW OLD IS JASON MITCHELL?
Jason Mitchell is 39 years old, born January 5, 1987 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Jason Mitchell broke through as Eazy-E in Straight Outta Compton (2015), earning Screen Actors Guild nomination for ensemble cast. The American actor was born January 5, 1987, and built a filmography spanning blockbusters like Kong: Skull Island (2017) and prestige dramas including Detroit and Mudbound (both 2017). Capricorn energy—grounded, ambitious—aligned with his early-career momentum.
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Biography
Jason Mitchell rose to prominence playing rapper Eazy-E in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton, a breakthrough that earned him Screen Actors Guild recognition for Outstanding Ensemble Cast. Born January 5, 1987, in the US, Mitchell worked his way into Hollywood through minor roles in Contraband (2012) and Broken City (2013) before that career-defining moment. His subsequent filmography demonstrated range: he appeared in the Key and Peele comedy Keanu (2016), the Netflix film Barry (2016), James Franco's The Disaster Artist (2017), and the Kong: Skull Island blockbuster later that year. Mitchell also secured roles in critically acclaimed projects—Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit, Dee Rees' Mudbound (both 2017), and Janicza Bravo's black comedy Zola (2021). On television, he guest-starred in Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2018) and joined Lena Waithe's Showtime series The Chi from 2018 until 2019, when he was fired following misconduct allegations and dropped by talent agencies. As an actor, Mitchell works across film and television genres—drama, comedy, and ensemble casts. His Capricorn nature—methodical, reputation-conscious—contrasts sharply with the public fallout that derailed his momentum.
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Before Fame
Mitchell started in minor film roles before his breakthrough. He appeared in the action-thriller Contraband (2012) and the neo-noir Broken City (2013), building experience in supporting positions before landing the career-defining role of Eazy-E.
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Trivia
- Straight Outta Compton (2015) earned Mitchell Screen Actors Guild nomination for Outstanding Ensemble Cast—his career breakthrough.
- He appeared across genres: the Key and Peele comedy Keanu (2016), Kathryn Bigelow's prestige crime drama Detroit (2017), and Kong: Skull Island (2017) in the same year.
- Mitchell was fired from Lena Waithe's Showtime series The Chi in 2019 following multiple misconduct allegations and was subsequently dropped by talent agencies.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Jason Mitchell succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jason Mitchell?
- Jason Mitchell is 39 years old (born January 5, 1987).
- When is Jason Mitchell's birthday?
- Jason Mitchell was born on January 5, 1987.
- What is Jason Mitchell's zodiac sign?
- Jason Mitchell is a Capricorn, born January 5, 1987.
- What is Jason Mitchell's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jason Mitchell was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Jason Mitchell from?
- Jason Mitchell is from United States.
- What does Jason Mitchell do?
- Jason Mitchell is a actor.
- Is Jason Mitchell still alive?
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