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Proof(1973-2006)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Director
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Proof
Proof was born on 2 October 1973 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for 8 Mile (2002), The Longest Yard (2005) and Bad Company (2002). He was married to Sharonda. He died on 11 April 2006 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
BornOctober 2, 1973
DiedApril 11, 2006(32)
BornOctober 2, 1973
DiedApril 11, 2006(32)
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Known for

8 Mile (2002)
8 Mile
7.2
  • Lil' Tic
  • 2002
Burt Reynolds, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Bill Goldberg, Terry Crews, Nelly, Lobo Sebastian, Nicholas Turturro, Bob Sapp, Michael Irvin, and Dalip Singh in The Longest Yard (2005)
The Longest Yard
6.4
  • Basketball Convict
  • 2005
Promotional Poster
Bad Company
5.6
  • Soundtrack("911")
  • 2002
Thomas Mann, Dax Flame, Oliver Cooper, and Jonathan Daniel Brown in Project X (2012)
Project X
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Fight Music")
  • 2012

Credits

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Actor



  • Akon feat. Eminem: Smack That (2006)
    Akon feat. Eminem: Smack That
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Proof (uncredited)
    • 2006
  • Crime Life: Gang Wars (2005)
    Crime Life: Gang Wars
    6.8
    Video Game
    • (voice)
    • 2005
  • Trick Trick feat. Eminem: Welcome 2 Detroit (2005)
    Trick Trick feat. Eminem: Welcome 2 Detroit
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Proof
    • 2005
  • Burt Reynolds, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Bill Goldberg, Terry Crews, Nelly, Lobo Sebastian, Nicholas Turturro, Bob Sapp, Michael Irvin, and Dalip Singh in The Longest Yard (2005)
    The Longest Yard
    6.4
    • Basketball Convict
    • 2005
  • Eminem: Like Toy Soldiers (2004)
    Eminem: Like Toy Soldiers
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Bugz
    • 2004
  • Eminem and D12 in D12: My Band (2004)
    D12: My Band
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Proof
    • 2004
  • Royce da 5'9 Feat. Eminem: Rock City (2002)
    Royce da 5'9 Feat. Eminem: Rock City
    6.4
    Music Video
    • Proof
    • 2002
  • 8 Mile (2002)
    8 Mile
    7.2
    • Lil' Tic
    • 2002
  • Eminem Feat D12: Fight Music (2001)
    Eminem Feat D12: Fight Music
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Proof (uncredited)
    • 2001

Composer



  • Eminem and D12 in D12: My Band (2004)
    D12: My Band
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2004
  • Eminem Feat D12: Fight Music (2001)
    Eminem Feat D12: Fight Music
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Composer (as DeShaun Holton)
    • 2001

Director



  • Searching for Jerry Garcia (2005)
    Searching for Jerry Garcia
    Short
    • Director
    • 2005

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • D12
  • Born
    • October 2, 1973
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • April 11, 2006
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA(homicide)
  • Spouse
    • Sharonda? - April 11, 2006 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Appeared in Eminem's "Like Toy Soldiers" music video.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    During his cameo in 8 Mile, he asked if he could just use his real name, so that he would be playing himself in 1995, when the film is set. The director decided against it, but he still managed to sneak his name as an acronym when he raps in the film, "I'll (P)unish (R)abbit (O)r (O)bsolete (F)uture.".
  • Trademark
      Deep voice, and recognized for his freestyling abilities
  • Nicknames
    • Derty Harry
    • Big Proof
    • Oil Can Harry
    • Doody

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