Other names J-Weav Parents Kitty Haywood Role Actor | Name Jason Weaver Occupation Actor, singer Albums Love Ambition | |
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Jason Weaver is Back and Better than Ever!
Jason Michael Weaver (born July 18, 1979), also known by his stage name J-Weav, 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 ABC sitcom Thea from 1993–1994, and the pre-teenaged Michael Jackson on the 1992 ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream.
Contents
- Jason Weaver is Back and Better than Ever
- Jason weaver i can t stand the pain
- Early life and education
- Acting career
- Music career
- Albums
- Singles
- Filmography
- References
Jason weaver i can t stand the pain
Early life and education
Weaver attended Illiana Christian High School in Lansing, Illinois and Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois.
Acting career
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, Weaver appeared in Drumline with Nick Cannon, followed by a role in The Ladykillers in 2004. In 2004, he also was a featured artist in the song One Call Away as well as in the music video that also starred Keshia Knight Pulliam and AND1 baller Phillip "Hot Sauce" Champion. 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. In 2011, he starred in the film He's Mine Not Yours alongside Caryn Ward, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Carl Anthony Payne II and Clifton Powell.
Music career
In addition to acting, Weaver is also a recording artist. He provided the vocals for the singing voice of the cub Simba in Walt Disney Feature Animation's 1994 film The Lion King. The following year, he released his debut album, Love Ambition, on Motown Records which was released on June 27, 1995. He released two versions of the song "stay wit me".
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.
Albums
Singles
Filmography
Actor
2021
The Chi (TV Series) as
Shaad
- Boyz II Men (2023) - Shaad
- One of Them Nights (2023) - Shaad
- ReUp (2023) - Shaad
- House Party (2023) - Shaad
- Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems (2023) - Shaad
- New Chi City (2023) - Shaad
- I Am the Blues (2022) - Shaad
- I'm Looking for a New Thing (2022) - Shaad
- Sweet Thing (2022) - Shaad
- Angels (2022) - Shaad
- Bring It on Home to Me (2022) - Shaad
- We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off (2022) - Shaad
- On Me (2022) - Shaad
- This Christmas (2022) - Shaad
- Oh Girl (2022) - Shaad
- Overnight Celebrity (2022) - Shaad
- A Raisin in the Sun (2021) - Shaad
- The Spook Who Sat by the Door (2021) - Shaad
- Native Son (2021) - Shaad
- Cooley High (2021) - Shaad
2022
The Deadly Getaway as
Jacob
2021
We Stay Looking (Podcast Series) as
Miles
- Red Flavored Drink (2021) - Miles
2021
AM Radio as
Willy the Silly DJ
2020
Boomerang (TV Series) as
Curtis
- Reversal of a Dog (2020) - Curtis
2017
BlacKorea (Short) as
Mark Senior
2017
Another Man Will
2016
Untitled Lena Waithe Project (TV Movie) as
Ronnie
2016
Merry Ex-Mas (TV Movie) as
Perry
2016
Nubbin & Friends (TV Series) as
Ollie The Squirrel
- The Letter "A" (2016) - Ollie The Squirrel
2015
Black-ish (TV Series) as
Ta-Ta
- Chop Shop (2015) - Ta-Ta
2015
Infidelity as
Frankie
2014
Wal-Bob's as
Keith Harrington
2011
The LeBrons (TV Series) as
Condor
- The "I" in Team (2014) - Condor (voice)
- Money for Nothing (2014) - Condor (voice)
- Training Day (2014) - Condor (voice)
- Erik All Day (2014) - Condor (voice)
- Mr. Connections (2014) - Condor (voice)
- Community Service (2014) - Condor (voice)
- Election Day (2013) - Condor (voice)
- Drivers Ed (2013) - Condor (voice)
- Wise for Mayor (2013) - Condor (voice)
- Hall Pass (2013) - Condor (voice)
- Camping Trip: Part 2 (2013) - Condor (voice)
- Camping Trip: Part 1 (2013) - Condor (voice)
- The Comeback: Part 2 (2011) - Condor (voice)
- Comeback (2011) - Condor (voice)
- Misunderstood (2011) - Condor (voice)
- Big Game (2011) - Condor (voice)
- Drake (2011) - Condor (voice)
- Bullies (2011) - Condor (voice)
- Coach (2011) - Condor (voice)
- Stay on the Court (2011) - Condor (voice)
- Lion (2011) - Condor (voice)
2014
Let's Stay Together (TV Series) as
Curtis
- Hairy Situations (2014) - Curtis
- Million Dollar Stacy (2014) - Curtis
- Cam-Paign in My Butt (2014) - Curtis
2013
What Would You Do for Love (TV Movie) as
Troy
2013
Marry Me for Christmas (TV Movie) as
Franklin
2013
When a Woman's Fed Up as
Troy
2013
Hope for Love as
Ricky
2012
Note to Self as
Jay Lewis
2012
Dysfunctional Friends as
Gary
2011
He's Mine Not Yours as
Kent
2011
The Lion King Read-Along (Video short) as
Young Simba (singing voice)
2010
Lottery Ticket as
Ray-Ray
2010
Grown Man (TV Movie) as
Jason Weaver
2008
Jada as
Jamal
2008
Love for Sale as
Vince
2006
ATL as
Teddy
2004
The Ladykillers as
Weemack Funthes
2002
Drumline as
Ernest
2000
Solé Feat. Ginuwine: It Wasn't Me (Music Video) as
Jason Weaver (as J-Weav)
2000
Freedom Song (TV Movie) as
Isaac Hawkins
1997
Smart Guy (TV Series) as
Marcus Henderson
- Never Too Young (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- The Graduate? (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- The Soda Wars (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- Cross Talk (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- Crushed (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- I Was a Teenage Sports Wife (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- It Takes Two (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- Can't Buy Me Love (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- From A to Double D (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- Perchance to Dream (1999) - Marcus Henderson
- Diary of a Mad Schoolgirl (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Break Up Not to Make Up (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- A Date with Destiny (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Get a Job (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Boomerang (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- T.A. or Not T.A. (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Beating Is Fundamental (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- That's My Momma (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Henderson House Party (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Love Bug (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Achy Breaky Heart (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- She Got Game (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Gotta Dance (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- My Two Dads (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Strangers on the Net (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Dawgburger Rebellion (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Goodbye, Mr. Chimps (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Most Hated Man on Campus (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Bad Boy (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Stop the Presses (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Rooferman, Take One (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- Men Working Badly (1998) - Marcus Henderson
- T.J. versus the Machine (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Love Letters (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- The Dating Game (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Book Smart (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Big Picture (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Trial and Error (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Dumbstruck (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Dateline (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Below the Rim (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Working Guy (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Primary Brothers (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Baby, It's You and You and You (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- A Little Knowledge (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Lab Rats (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Don't Do That Thing You Do (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Brother, Brother (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- The Code (1997) - Marcus Henderson
- Pilot (1997) - Marcus Henderson
1996
Sister, Sister (TV Series) as
Darnell / Nick
- Boy from the Hood (1996) - Darnell (as Jason M. Weaver)
- Summer Bummer (1996) - Nick
1994
Summertime Switch (TV Movie) as
Fast Freddie Egan
1993
Thea (TV Series) as
Jerome Turrell
- Pie Queen and the Loan Duck (1994) - Jerome Turrell
- T.C.B. (1994) - Jerome Turrell
- Call Me Thea (1994) - Jerome Turrell
- Of Fish and Men (1994) - Jerome Turrell
- Who's Zoomin' Who? (1994) - Jerome Turrell
- Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (1994) - Jerome Turrell
- Danesha Project (1994) - Jerome Turrell
- A Christmas Story (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Good Stock (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Mama, I'm Full (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Danesha Loooves Leonard (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Birthday Girl (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Here Comes Mr. Gordon (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Artie's Party (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- To Tell the Truth (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- How I Got Over (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Dirty Laundry (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Jerome Makes the Grade (1993) - Jerome Turrell
- Pilot (1993) - Jerome Turrell
1992
The Jacksons: An American Dream (TV Mini Series) as
Michael Jackson (Aged 9-14) / Michael Jackson (aged 9-14)
- Part II (1992) - Michael Jackson (Aged 9-14)
- Part I (1992) - Michael Jackson (aged 9-14)
1990
The Kid Who Loved Christmas (TV Movie) as
Ernie
1990
The Long Walk Home as
Franklin Cotter
1990
Brewster Place (TV Series) as
Matthew Thomas
- Family Album (1990) - Matthew Thomas
- The Poet (1990) - Matthew Thomas
- Gone Fishing (1990) - Matthew Thomas
- Whatever Happened to Patience Jones? (1990) - Matthew Thomas
- Spring Fever (1990) - Matthew Thomas
- Open for Business (1990) - Matthew Thomas
Soundtrack
2018
Oh Sheila (Short) (performer: "One Call Away" - as J-Weav, uncredited) / (writer: "One Call Away" - uncredited)
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Todd's Pop Song Reviews (TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- The Top Ten Worst Hit Songs of 2004 (2012) - (performer: "One Call Away" - as J-Weav) / (writer: "One Call Away")
2003
Mickey's PhilharMagic (Short) (performer: "I Just Can't Wait to Be King")
1999
Eglimata (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.10 (1999) - (performer: "Hakuna Matata")
1996
Kazaam (performer: "Dance Wit Me") / (writer: "Dance Wit Me")
1995
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Colors of the Wind (Video) (performer: "Hakuna Matata")
1994
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Circle of Life (Video short) (performer: "I Just Can't Wait to Be King", "Hakuna Matata")
1994
The Lion King (performer: "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" (1994), "Hakuna Matata" (1994))
Self
2023
Pod Meets World Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- Jason Weaver Meets World (2023) - Self - Guest
2020
BlaXellence: A #SAVAGE Holiday Spectacular (TV Special) as
Self
2018
Unsung (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- The Boys (2018) - Self
2015
Child Support from a Man's Perspective (Documentary) as
Self
1995
Soul Train (TV Series) as
Self
- Aaron Neville/Silk/Jason Weaver (1995) - Self
Archive Footage
2010
Disney Sing It: Family Hits (Video Game) as
Simba
2003
Mickey's PhilharMagic (Short) as
Simba
1999
Live & Kicking (TV Series) as
Marcus Henderson
- Episode #7.6 (1999) - Marcus Henderson
1994
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Circle of Life (Video short) as
Young Simba
References
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