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Eazy-E (1963–1995)

Soundtrack | Actor | Producer

Eazy-E (a.k.a. Eric Wright) was born in South Central Los Angeles, in the Compton district. He was one of the founding members of the rap group N.W.A., as well as a record producer. He is also the founder of the Ruthless Records company, in which he also produced other rap artists like The D.O.C., and the rap group Above The Law... See full bio »

Born:

Eric Lynn Wright
in Compton, California, USA

Died:

(age 31) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2012/I The Watch (writer: "Straight Outta Compton 2002 Digital Remaster [Explicit]" / performer: "Boyz-N-The-Hood", "Straight Outta Compton 2002 Digital Remaster [Explicit]")
 
2012 21 Jump Street (writer: "Straight Outta Compton" / as Eric Wright)
 
2009 Fame (writer: "The-Boyz-N-The-Hood" / as Eric Wright)
 
2009 Entourage (TV series)
– Drive (2009) (performer: "Gimmie That Nutt" - uncredited)
 
2009 Logorama (short) (performer: "NIGGAZ AND JEWZ SOME SAY KIKES" / "NIGGAZ AND JEWZ SOME SAY KIKES" / as E. Wright)
 
2008 Generation Kill (TV mini-series)
– A Burning Dog (2008) (writer: "Gangsta Gangsta" / as Eric Wright)
– The Cradle of Civilization (2008) (writer: "The Boyz in the Hood" / as Eric Wright)
 
2007 Who's Your Caddy? (writer: "Straight outta Compton" / as Eric Wright)
 
2005 Harsh Times (writer: "Boyz-N-The-Hood" / as E. Wright / performer: "Boyz-N-The-Hood" / as Eazy E)
 
2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Video Game) (performer: "Eazy-Er Said Than Dunn")
 
2002 Dark Blue (performer: "Neighborhood Sniper")
 
2002 OT: Our Town (documentary) (writer: "Straight Outta Compton" / as Eric Wright)
 
2002 Ali G Indahouse ("STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON")
 
1998 Bulworth (writer: "100 Miles and Running" / as E. Wright)
 
1994 Beverly Hills Cop III (performer: "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" / "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z")
 
1993 CB4 (writer: "Straight Outta Compton" / as Eric Wright)
 
1991 New Jack City (writer: "STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON")
 
1990 The Return of Superfly (performer: "Eazy Street" / "Eazy Street")
 
1990 The Freshman (writer: "STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON")
 
1988 Coming to America (producer: "Comin' Correct")
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
1994 In Living Color (TV series)
Musical Guest
– Dirty Dozens Tournament of Champions (1994) … Musical Guest
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1992 N.W.A.: Efil4zaggin - The Only Home Video (video documentary) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (6 titles)
2002 The N.W.A. Legacy: The Video Collection (video)
Himself (segments "Straight Outta Compton", "Appetite for Destruction", "Alwayz Into Somethin'" and "We Want Eazy") (as N.W.A.)
 
2001 Tupac Shakur: Before I Wake... (documentary)
Himself
 
2000 And Ya Don't Stop: Hip Hop's Greatest Videos, Vol. 1 (video)
Himself (segments "Straight Outta Compton" and "Real Compton City G's") (as N.W.A.)
 
1990-1993 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself / Musical Guest
– Episode dated 16 August 1993 (1993) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 May 1990 (1990) … Musical Guest
 
1993 CB4
Himself (as Eazy E)
 
1992 N.W.A.: Efil4zaggin - The Only Home Video (video documentary)
Himself - Gangster
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (14 titles)
2012 Vanilla Ice Archive (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Check It Out! Video (TV series)
 
2008 N.W.A.: The World's Most Dangerous Group (TV documentary)
 
2006 3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (TV movie)
Himself - Honoree
 
2005 Letter to the President (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Himself
 
2004 The N Word (documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Beef (documentary)
Himself (as Eazy E)
 
2003 Tupac: Resurrection (documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Eazy-E: The Life and Timez of Eric Wright (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Eazy-E: The Impact of a Legend (video)
Himself
 
2001 Welcome to Death Row (video documentary)
Himself - Member of NWA (as Eazy E)
 
2000 Run-DMC: Together Forever - Greatest Hits 1983-2000 (video)
Himself (segment "Down With the King")
 
2000 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Greatest Video Hits (video)
Himself (segment "Foe Tha Love Of $")
 

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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies  | 2 Interviews  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Eazy E | N.W.A. | Eric Wright

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

See you around buddy boy. See more »

Trivia:

Was a member of the Kelly Park Compton Crips. See more »

Trademark:

Always wore dark sunglasses See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo