Jason Weaver Biography
Jason Michael Weaver is an American actor and singer best known for his roles as Marcus Henderson on The WB sitcom Smart Guy, Jerome Turrell on the short-lived sitcom Thea from 1993 to 1994, and the pre-teenaged Michael Jackson in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, both of which aired on ABC.
Jason Weaver Age
He was born Jason Michael Weaver on 18 July 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Jason is 44 years old as of July 2023.
Jason Weaver Height
Jason Weaver Family- Parents
Jason is the son of Marilyn “Kitty” Haywood and Robert Lincoln Weaver. His mother was a significant member of the Chicago-based female singing group Kitty & the Haywoods, which collaborated with the late Aretha Franklin on the soundtrack record for the 1970s film Sparkle.
Jason Weaver Wife
Jason is confidential when it comes to matters concerning his personal life. He has not yet shared her relationship or marital status with the public. However, Weaver has one son named Jaylen.
Jason Weaver Career
One of Weaver’s first acting appearances was on Oprah Winfrey’s 1990 television series Brewster Place. He went on to play a young Michael Jackson in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, as well as starring in the television comedy Thea (1993–1994) and Smart Guy. In 1994, he performed the singing voice of young Simba in Disney’s animated blockbuster picture The Lion King. Weaver first appeared in Drumline with Nick Cannon in 2002, and then in The Ladykillers in 2004. In 2004, he appeared in the song “One Call Away” as well as the music video, which also included Keshia Knight Pulliam and AND1 baller Phillip “Hot Sauce” Champion.
Weaver played a minor role in the 2006 film ATL, which starred rappers T.I. and Big Boi from OutKast. He also appeared as an extra in the music videos “Rock Yo Hips” by Crime Mob, featuring Lil Scrappy, and “Make Up Bag” by The-Dream, featuring T.I. He appeared in the 2011 film He’s Mine, Not Yours, opposite Caryn Ward, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Carl Anthony Payne II, and Clifton Powell. He also appears on the hit television show The Chi. Weaver is also a recording artist. He performed vocals for his role as Michael Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream, as well as the singing voice of Simba in Disney’s 1994 animated blockbuster The Lion King. His debut album, Love Ambition, was released on Motown Records on June 27, 1995. He released two versions of the song “Stay With Me”. In 2003, he collaborated with hip-hop rapper Chingy on the track “One Call Away”. The single was a Top 5 hit single in the United States.
Jason Weaver Net Worth
Weaver has an estimated net worth of 4 million dollars.
Weaver Movies and TV Shows
2023 Sistas
2021-22 The Chi Rashaad “Shaad”
2021 We Stay Looking
2020 Boomerang
2018 Unsung
2016 Nubbin & Friends
2015 Black-ish
2014 Let’s Stay Together
2011–14 The LeBrons
1997–99 Smart Guy
1996 Sister, Sister
1995 Soul Train
1993–94 Thea
1992 The Jacksons: An American Dream
1990 Brewster Place