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Proof (1973–2006)

Soundtrack | Actor | Composer

Trivia:

Proof is known for his freestyle talents. He won the Source Magazine Freestyling Competition back in 1999. See more trivia »

Born:

DeShaun Holton
in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Died:

(age 32) in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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2005 The Longest Yard ("My Ballz" / as Deshawn Holton)
 
2004 Shark Tale (writer: "Lies & Rumors" / as D. Holton)
 
2002 Bad Company (writer: "911" / as De Shaun Holton)
 
2001 The Wash (writer: "Blow My Buzz" / as D. Holton)
 
2001 Bones (writer: "These Drugs" / as DeShaun Holton)
 
Show ShowActor (2 titles)
2005 The Longest Yard
Basketball Convict
 
2002 8 Mile
Lil' Tic
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
2002 8 Mile
 
Show ShowSelf (21 titles)
2007 The Good, the Bad and the Bling (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 BET Awards 2006 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Eminem: The Final Countdown (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Eminem: Live from New York City (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 D12: Live in Chicago (video)
Himself
 
2005 Hiphopbattle.com: Detroit vs. New York (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Eminem Presents: The Anger Management Tour (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Punk'd (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.8 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 The Shady National Convention (TV special)
Himself
 
2002-2004 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Kate Winslet/Eminem (2004) … Himself (uncredited)
– Kirsten Dunst/Eminem (2002) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2004 Beef II (video documentary)
Himself - D12
 
2001-2004 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 April 2004 (2004) … Himself (as D12)
– Episode dated 16 November 2001 (2001) … Himself (as D12)
 
2000-2004 Making the Video (TV series documentary)
Himself
– D12: My Band (2004) … Himself
– Eminem: Without Me (2002) … Himself
– Eminem: The Real Slim Shady (2000) … Himself
 
2003 50 Cent: The New Breed (video documentary)
Himself (segment "The Detroit Show")
 
2003 Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos - Hip Hop Volume 1 (video)
Himself (segment "Shit on You") (as D12)
 
2003 Rap Files Vol. 1 (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 MTV Europe Music Awards 2002 (TV special)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2000 Eminem: E (video)
Himself (segments "The Real Slim Shady" and "The Way I Am")
 
2000 The Up in Smoke Tour (video documentary)
Himself
 
2000 EminemTV (TV special)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2007 Beef 4 (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in Eminem's "Without Me" music video. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Proof is known for his freestyle talents. He won the Source Magazine Freestyling Competition back in 1999. See more »

Trademark:

Deep voice, and recognized for his freestyling abilities See more »

Nickname:

Big Proof See more »

Star Sign:

Libra