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Acting
Jerome Young
Jerome Young is best known for Early Edition, Dark Side of the Ring and Smoky Mountain Wrestling. Jerome Young was born on January 3, 1963. Jerome Young died on May 14, 2021 at the age of 58.
- Born
- January 3, 1963
- Place of birth
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Died
- May 14, 2021 (58 years old)
Biography
Jerome Young is a retired American professional wrestler, better known by his stage name New Jack in ECW. He is known for his willingness to take dangerous bumps and his stiff hardcore wrestling style, often taking high risks and "shooting" on opponents, though he is only known to shoot on opponents who are deemed disrespectful in the ring. He is also known for having his theme song ("Natural Born Killaz" by Ice Cube and Dr. Dre) play throughout his matches in ECW. The inspiration for his ring name came from the movie New Jack City.
Known for
Filmography
- 2019Dark Side of the Ring
- 1996Early EditionBiker #2
- 1994Smoky Mountain WrestlingNew Jack
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jerome Young been in?
Jerome Young is best known for Early Edition, Dark Side of the Ring and Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
When was Jerome Young born?
Jerome Young was born on January 3, 1963. (Greensboro, North Carolina)
How old is Jerome Young?
Jerome Young died on May 14, 2021 at the age of 58.
Updated: November 8, 2026 ·