Years active 2001 — present Children Aiza Jae McDaniel Nationality American | Role Actor Name Jonathan McDaniel | |
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Full Name Jonathan Richard McDaniel Born May 17, 1985 (age 38) ( 1985-05-17 ) Los Angeles California, U.S.A. Albums All About J, Back Like I Left Somethin, Shield, A Better Way, London Girl, Nou't etoile, Playground Movies and TV shows Similar People Frankie Ryan Manriquez, Taylour Paige, Orlando Brown, Rondell Sheridan, Robert Christopher Riley Profiles | ||
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Jonathan Richard McDaniel (born May 17, 1979), better known by his stage name Lil J, is an American actor and rapper. He is best known for his role as Devon Carter (Raven Baxter's boyfriend, and later husband) on the hit Disney Channel shows That's So Raven and Raven's Home, as well as German Vega on VH1's Hit the Floor.
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- Next interview w jonathan mcdaniel i august 2nd 2013 i black hollywood live
- Jonathan mcdaniel discusses michael jackson s legacy
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Jonathan mcdaniel discusses michael jackson s legacy
Career
In 2002, he came on the music scene with his debut single "It's the Weekend" from his debut album All About J. He later released a follow-up album the next year titled Back 2 J, which featured the single "Baby Girl".
During this period, he started his acting career, landing his noteworthy role on the Disney Channel series That's So Raven. He also appeared in the film "Nora's Hair Salon" which starred Jenifer Lewis and Tatyana Ali in 2004. After the release of his studio albums on Hollywood Records, he left and joined 845 Entertainment/SMC Recordings, releasing his third album Back Like I Left Somethin' in 2006.
McDaniel signed with London-based record label Transmission Records in 2009 and released his digital single 'London Girl' on May 16, 2010. In 2012, McDaniel starred in In the Hive to much acclaim. The film was shot in only 18 days. In 2013, he joined the cast of VH1's new series Hit the Floor.
In 2017, McDaniel reprised his role as DeVon Carter on the revamp of Disney Channel's That's So Raven, titled Raven's Home. He appears as the ex-husband of Raven-Symoné's character Raven Baxter, with whom DeVon shares twins Nia and Booker.
Personal life
McDaniel has a daughter, Aiza Jae McDaniel, born on August 21, 2013.
On July 30, 2017, McDaniel's son, Asher Levi, was born.
Filmography
Actor
2017
Raven's Home (TV Series) as
Devon Carter
- So You Think You Can Drive (2021) - Devon Carter
- Mad About Yuletide: Part 2 (2020) - Devon Carter
- Mad About Yuletide (2020) - Devon Carter
- Adolessons (2020) - Devon Carter
- Bah Humbugged (2019) - Devon Carter
- Sorry To Father You (2019) - Devon Carter
- Cali Dreams (2019) - Devon Carter
- Twister, Sister (2019) - Devon Carter
- Oh Father, Where Art Thou? (2018) - Devon Carter
- The Bearer of Dad News (2017) - Devon Carter
- Big Trouble in Little Apartment (2017) - Devon Carter
2020
Incision as
Calvin $oundz
2019
Michael Caine (TV Series) as
Brad Pryce
- Informant (2019) - Brad Pryce
- Disloyalty (2019) - Brad Pryce
2013
Hit the Floor (TV Series) as
German Vega
- Final Seconds (2018) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Foul (2018) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Hot Streak (2018) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- End Game (2018) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Number's Up (2018) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Bad Blood (2018) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Beast Mode (2018) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Slay (2018) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Til Death Do Us Part (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Possession (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Loss (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Upset (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Killer Crossover (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Carrying (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Lockout (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Good D (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Fake Out (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Blocked (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Power Play (2016) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Winner Takes All (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Sudden Death (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Steal (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Unguarded (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Playing Dirty (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Isolation (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Blow Out (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Shattered Glass (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Full-Court Press (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Behind the Back (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Passing (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Game Changer (2014) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Turnover (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Benched (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Fast Break (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Moving Screens (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Lights Out (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Keep Away (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Rebound (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Out of Bounds (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Game On (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Pilot (2013) - German Vega (as Jonathan McDaniel)
2017
Call Me King as
Zho
2016
My Many Sons as
Pete Froedden
2015
Real Husbands of Hollywood (TV Series) as
Chad
- Broad Talk (2015) - Chad
2015
Mysterious Ways as
Sunny (as Jonathan 'Lil J' McDaniel)
2014
The Next Dance (Video) as
Tristian
2012
In the Hive as
Xtra keyz
2012
House Arrest as
Jason
2011
Aim High (TV Series) as
Derek / Derek Long
- Episode #1.6 (2011) - Derek Long (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Episode #1.5 (2011) - Derek (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Episode #1.4 (2011) - Derek (as Jonathan McDaniel)
- Episode #1.3 (2011) - Derek (as Jonathan McDaniel, credit only)
- Episode #1.2 (2011) - Derek
- Pilot (2011) - Derek (as Jonathan McDaniel)
2011
9ine (TV Series) as
Lonnie Dixon
- May (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
- April (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
- March (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
- February (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
- January (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
- December (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
- November (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
- October (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
- September (2011) - Lonnie Dixon
2010
Kill Katie Malone as
Kyle (Dixie) Canning
2010
Burning Palms as
Trey
2010
Detention as
T-Loc (as Jonathan McDaniel)
2009
Alien Abdicktion (Short) as
Travis (as Jonathan 'Lil' J' McDaniel)
2009
Cougar Town (TV Series) as
Ryan
- Pilot (2009) - Ryan
2007
South of Pico as
Fernando (as Jonathan McDaniel)
2007
Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (TV Movie) as
Sam Sterling
2006
Entourage (TV Series) as
Sneakerhead
- What About Bob? (2006) - Sneakerhead
2003
That's So Raven (TV Series) as
Devon Carter
- Adventures in Boss Sitting (2006) - Devon Carter
- Vision Impossible (2006) - Devon Carter
- Save the Last Dance (2005) - Devon Carter
- There Goes the Bride (2004) - Devon Carter
- Blue in the Face (2004) - Devon Carter
- Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind (2004) - Devon Carter
- Hearts and Minds (2004) - Devon Carter
- Four's a Crowd (2004) - Devon Carter
- Run Raven Run (2003) - Devon Carter
- Out of Control (2003) - Devon Carter
2006
Da Jammies (Video short) as
Mike Fresh (voice)
2004
Nora's Hair Salon as
Leronne (as Jonathan McDaniel)
2004
Ring of Darkness (TV Movie) as
Coordinator (as Lil' J.)
Producer
2019
Michael Caine (TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes)
- Informant (2019) - (producer)
- Disloyalty (2019) - (producer)
Soundtrack
2009
Alien Abdicktion (Short) (performer: "Follow My Lead") / (writer: "Follow My Lead")
2004
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.! (performer: "The Outback")
2002
Clockstoppers (performer: "It's the Weekend")
Self
2016
One on One with Jasper Cole (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Jonathan McDaniel (2016) - Self - Guest
2015
VH1 Big in 2015 with Entertainment Weekly (TV Special) as
Self
2015
Minay TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Hollywood Hoops Celebrity Basketball Game (2015) - Self
2014
Hit the Floor After Show (TV Movie) as
Self
2013
2013 Do Something Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2013
Hit the Floor AfterBuzz TV (TV Series) as
Panelist
2011
Icon News (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Speed of Sound (2011) - Self - Guest
2010
Red Carpet Report (TV Series short) as
Self
- RnB Live Hollywood (2010) - Self
2004
BET Comedy Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2002
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '02 (TV Special documentary) as
Self
Archive Footage
2006
That's So Raven: Raven's Makeover Madness (Video) as
Devon Carter
References
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