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Derek Mears

Derek Mears, the actor who plays Jason Voorhees in the 2009 release of Friday the 13th, will play Call of Duty®: World at War with Xbox LIVE® Gold Members June 19.

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If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold Member (if not, upgrade now!), and you want a chance to play with Derek Mears, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (6:00 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts on Friday, June 19, 6:30 P.M. ET.

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We're celebrating the June 16 digital release of the movie Friday the 13th by having a Game with Fame with the man behind the mask. Play against Derek Mears and talk to him about what it was like to play one of the most iconic American horror villains—Jason Voorhees. Mears is one of the busiest actor-stuntmen in film and television, with roles in The Hills Have Eyes II, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Men in Black II, and Wild Wild West.  His additional feature credits as a stuntman include Blades of Glory, Signs, and more. For television, Mears has been featured in guest-starring roles on such series as CSI: Miami, ER, and The Shield, among many others. 

DVD release of Friday the 13th is June 16.

DVD release of Friday the 13th is June 16.

Mears was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. When Derek isn't working in television and films you can find him performing live improv comedy at Comedy Sportz LA, making videos at Channel101.com, or training MMA at Big John McCarthy's Ultimate Training Academy.

If you get a chance to play with Derek Mears, we want to hear about it! Send us an e-mail with the subject: "GWF – Derek Mears." Be sure to include your Gamertag and home town.

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Who: Derek Mears
Date: Friday, June 19, 2009
Time: 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. ET/3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. PT
Game: Call of Duty: World at War
Gamertags: Jason F13

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