Blu-ray Debuts March 12th, 2013, This is who I'd cast if I were making a movie, Best Animated Character's Transformation Song, Jessica Simpson and Jason Raize in Concert. [6], In May 1999, Jason co-produced a benefit for refugees from Kosovo, Russia at the Kit Kat Klub. Candace Sutton and Chris Sams, "Mystery over stage star's death in bush,". Its purpose is to provide a resource for fans of Jason who wish to find out more about this talented performer’s life and career. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. "Companies to be Honored with Inaugural WILD Awards for Responsible Use of Wildlife in Advertising / UNEP to Name Lion King's Simba, Actor/Recording Artist Jason Raize, as Goodwill Ambassador," United Nations Environment Programme, October 22, 1999. Jeannie Williams, "Stars Stand Up to be Counted for Kosovo,". Jason also served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme.

I Just Can't Wait to Be King (2019 soundtrack), The Lion Sleeps Tonight (2019 soundtrack), Can You Feel the Love Tonight (2019 soundtrack), The Lion Guard (Music from the TV Series), http://buckscountyplayhouse.com/bucks-playhouse/1994.php, http://articles.mcall.com/1994-07-30/news/2994217_1_lun-tha-tuptim-lady-thiang, http://www.youtube.com/user/raizeresource, http://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/tv/reviews/4807/, http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/02/14/1076548275532.html?from=storyrhs, https://lionking.fandom.com/wiki/Jason_Raize?oldid=292197. Jason Raize (July 20, 1975 – February 3, 2004) was an American actor, singer, and humanitarian. “Because I have an interesting ethnic look, people would always ask me what I was,” he said on his official site. A missing persons report had been filed on February 3, which is also believed to be the time of his death. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. As an Amazon Associate, I earn fees from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on this site. [7] In October 1999, the United Nations Environment Programme appointed Jason a Goodwill Ambassador "for his commitment and dedication to furthering the cause of the environment through the use of his creative talents to inspire respect for our natural heritage and to promote the conservation and sustainable use of the earth's resources.

(as Jess/Dream Curly)[3], The King and I (as Lun Tha),[4] Phantom (in the title role),[2] and The Rocky Horror Show (as Rocky).[5].

Looking for some great streaming picks? After three years performing in The Lion King, Jason performed his last show as Simba on August 20, 2000, and returned to Broadway in January 2001 to star as Joe in Carmen Jones. Jason's death was ruled a suicide. [1] In summer 2000, Jason and Jessica Simpson starred in a Disney Channel special called Jessica Simpson and Jason Raize in Concert. The Lion King Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. However, his adoptive mother died when he was three, and was re-adopted by his stepmother.