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Jason Michael Weaver Wiki Biography

Jason Michael Weaver, born on the 18th July 1979, is an American actor and singer also known as J-Weav, who became well known for his roles in the television shows “Smart Guy” and “Thea”.

So how much is Weaver’s net worth? As of early 2016 it is reported by sources to be $200,000, acquired mostly from his long career as an actor and singer.

Jason Weaver Net Worth $200,000 Dollars

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Weaver’s acting career started at a very early age – his mother Kitty Haywood, a well-known singer during her time, supported his passion in acting. At the age of 11 he got his first acting job in the made-for-television movie “The Kid Who Loved Christmas”, which paved way for more projects, including giving him the chance to work with actress Whoopi Goldberg as his director in “The Long Walk Home”, and with Oprah Winfrey as his producer in “Brewster’s Place”.

While Weaver enjoyed the minor success of his career as a kid, in 1992 his name made waves when he played the young Michael Jackson in the television movie “The Jackson’s: An American Dream”. His performance in the film catapulted his career, even earning him a Young Artist Award in the category Outstanding Young Performers Starring in a Mini-Series, and also helped his net worth.

Another project that made Weaver a household name, and well-loved by American audiences was when he worked with Brandy Norwood in the television series “Thea” in 1993. Although the series ended after only a season, his acting in the show was one of the highlights of his career. His versatility as an actor came out when he got the part as the singing voice of Simba in the Disney Classic “The Lion King”. The success of “Thea” and “The Lion King” also meant a boost for Weaver’s career and wealth. Weaver slowly transitioned through teenage roles, and he was cast in the comedy television series “Smart Guy”, which was a huge hit, with Weaver playing the character of Marcus Henderson from 1997 to 1999.

After many years on the small screen, Weaver got his first movie break in the film “Drumline” in 2002, with actor Nick Cannon. This success was followed with more memorable performances and box-office hits, with films including “The Lady Killers”, “ATL”, “Jada”, “Love for Sale” and “Diary of a Champion” which certainly helped his career and net worth.

Aside from his blooming acting career, Weaver also made time for his other passion, which is singing. In 2004 he collaborated with artist Chingy in the song “One Call Away” which became a huge hit on the U.S. airwaves.

Weaver later came back on television in the show “The LeBrons” and the made-for-TV movie “He’s Mine Not Yours”. Weaver is still active in Hollywood starring with projects including “Tax Season”, “Infidelity”, “Black-ish” and “Hope for Love” as some of his most recent appearances.

In terms of his personal life, Weaver is married to Myra, and together they have two children.



Full Name Jason Weaver
Net Worth $200,000
Date Of Birth July 18, 1979
Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.8 m)
Profession Actor, Singer, Voice Actor
Education Illiana Christian High School, Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois
Nationality American
Spouse Myra Weaver
Parents Kitty Haywood
Nicknames Jason Michael Weaver , Jason M. Weaver , J. Weave , J-Weav , Jason Micheal Weaver
Twitter https://twitter.com/itsjasonweaver
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsjasonweaver/?hl=en
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/jasonmichealweaver
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0915868
Awards Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Performers Starring in a Mini-Series
Albums “Love Ambition” (1995), “Stay with Me(EP)” (1996), “Stay with Me” (1996)
Movies “The Kid Who Loved Christmas”, “The Long Walk Home”, “Brewster’s Place”, “The Jackson’s: An American Dream” (1992), “Black-ish” (2016)
TV Shows “Smart Guy” (1997-1999), “Thea” (1993), “The Lion King”, “Timothy Hodge Show” (2011), “The LeBrons” (2011), “He’s Mine Not Yours” (2011), “Freedom Song” (2000)
Fact
1 On the hip-hop track “One Call Away” by Chingy, singing the hook.
2 His mother is Kitty Haywood, a studio singer and one of his executive producers on his album.

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Tax Season announced Dre
Merry Ex-Mas 2016 TV Movie Perry
Nubbin & Friends 2016 TV Series Ollie The Squirrel
Untitled Lena Waithe Project 2016 TV Movie Ronnie
Black-ish 2015 TV Series Ta-Ta
Infidelity 2015/III Frankie
Wal-Bob’s 2014 Keith Harrington
The LeBrons 2011-2014 TV Series Condor
Let’s Stay Together 2014 TV Series Curtis
What Would You Do for Love 2013 TV Movie Troy
Marry Me for Christmas 2013 TV Movie Franklin
When a Woman’s Fed Up 2013 Troy
Hope for Love 2013 Ricky
Note to Self 2012/I Jay Lewis
Dysfunctional Friends 2012 Gary
He’s Mine Not Yours 2011 Kent
Lottery Ticket 2010/I Ray-Ray
Grown Man 2010 TV Movie Jason Weaver
Love for Sale 2008 Vince
Jada 2008 Jamal
ATL 2006 Teddy
The Ladykillers 2004 Weemack Funthes
Drumline 2002 Ernest
Freedom Song 2000 TV Movie Isaac Hawkins
Smart Guy 1997-1999 TV Series Marcus Henderson
Sister, Sister 1996 TV Series Darnell / Nick Bryant
Summertime Switch 1994 TV Movie Fast Freddie Egan
The Lion King 1994 Young Simba (singing voice)
Thea 1993-1994 TV Series Jerome Turrell
The Jacksons: An American Dream 1992 TV Series Michael Jackson (aged 9-14)
The Kid Who Loved Christmas 1990 TV Movie Ernie
The Long Walk Home 1990 Franklin Cotter
Brewster Place 1990 TV Series Matthew Thomas

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Todd’s Pop Song Reviews TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode, 2012 writer – 1 episode, 2012
The Lion King 1994 performer: “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” 1994, “Hakuna Matata” 1994

Self

Title Year Status Character
Child Support from a Man’s Perspective 2015 Documentary Himself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
Mickey’s PhilharMagic 2003 Short Simba
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Circle of Life 1994 Video short Young Simba

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1995 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Voiceover – TV or Movie The Lion King (1994)
1993 Special Award Young Artist Awards Outstanding Young Performers Starring in a Mini-Series The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1994 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series Thea (1993)

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