Jason Weaver
| Jason Weaver | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jason Michael Weaver July 18, 1979 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Other names | J-Weav |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
Jason Michael Weaver (born July 18, 1979) also known by his stage name J-Weav, is an American actor and singer. He is perhaps best known for his television roles as a pre-teenage Michael Jackson in the Emmy Award-winning 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, and as the older brother Marcus Henderson on the WB sitcom Smart Guy.
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[edit] Early life and career
Weaver attended Illiana Christian High School in Lansing, Illinois and Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois.[citation needed] One of Weaver's earliest acting roles was on Oprah Winfrey's 1990 television series Brewster Place. Among Weaver's most notable acting roles have been his portrayal of The Jackson 5-era Michael Jackson in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, and his roles on the television sitcoms Thea (1993–1994) and Smart Guy (1997–1999).
In 2002, he appeared in Drumline with Nick Cannon, followed by a role in the The Ladykillers in 2004. In 2006, Weaver was featured in a supporting role in the film ATL starring rappers T.I. and Big Boi from OutKast. He also appears as an extra in the music video "Rock Yo Hips" by Crime Mob featuring Lil Scrappy and "Make Up Bag" by The-Dream featuring T.I.
[edit] Music career
In addition to acting, Weaver is also a recording artist. He provided the vocals for the singing voice for the cub Simba in the 1994 film The Lion King.[1] The following year, he released his debut album, Love Ambition, on Motown Records which was released on June 27, 1995.[2]
In 2003, he collaborated with rapper Chingy on the track "One Call Away". The single was a Top 5 hit single in the United States.[3]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1995: Love Ambition
- 1996: Stay with Me (EP)
- 2012: TBA
[edit] Singles
- "Love Ambition (Call on Me)" (1995)
- "I Can't Stand the Pain" (1995)
- "Stay with Me" (1996)
- "Wish That I May" (1999)
[edit] Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1990 | The Long Walk Home | Franklin Cotter | |
| 1994 | The Lion King | Young Simba | Cub singing voice |
| 2002 | Drumline | Ernest | |
| 2004 | The Ladykillers | Weemack Funthes | |
| 2006 | ATL | Teddy | |
| 2008 | Jada | Jamal | |
| Love For Sale | Vince | ||
| Diary of a Champion | TJ Lawson | ||
| 2010 | Lottery Ticket | Ray Ray | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1990 | The Kid Who Loved Christmas | Ernie | Television movie |
| Brewster Place | Matthew Thomas | Unknown episodes | |
| 1992 | The Jacksons: An American Dream | Michael Jackson (aged 9–14) | Miniseries |
| 1993–1994 | Thea | Jerome Turrell | 19 episodes |
| 1994 | Summertime Switch | Fast Freddie Egan | Television movie |
| 1996 | Sister, Sister | Darnell Nicky |
2 episodes |
| 1997–1999 | Smart Guy | Marcus Henderson | 51 episodes |
| 2000 | Freedom Song | Isaac Hawkins | Television movie |
| 2011 | The LeBrons | Condor | 10 episodes (1 2-part episode) |
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Film or series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Young Artist Award | Won | Outstanding Young Performers Starring in a Mini-Series | The Jacksons: An American Dream (Shared with Alex Burrall) |
| 1994 | Nominated | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series | Thea (Shared with Brenden Jefferson, Adam Jeffries, Brandy Norwood) | |
| 1995 | Won | Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Voiceover - TV or Movie | The Lion King |
[edit] References
- ^ "Jason Weaver filmography credits". movies.yahoo.com. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1802439423. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ^ "Discography - Jason Weaver". billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=121080&aid=167728. Retrieved 2008-09-26.[dead link]
- ^ "Artist Chart History - Chingy". billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=512815&model.vnuAlbumId=1092302. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
[edit] External links
- Jason Weaver at the Internet Movie Database
- Jason Weaver on Myspace
- Jason Weaver discography at Discogs
- Jason Weaver at Allmusic
