Jason Weaver

Jason Michael Weaver, also called J-Weav, is an American actor and singer. He is prominent for playing the role of Marcus Henderson on The WB sitcom Smart Guy and Jerome Turrell on the short-lived ABC sitcom Thea. 

Short Biography: Age, Height, Parents, & Early Life

Weaver is currently 41 years old. He was born on July 18, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois. Talking about his height, he is 5 ft and 11 in (1.8 m) tall.

Jason's mother, Kitty Haywood, a studio singer, served as one of his executive producers on his album. In fact, his mother encouraged him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry in his early years.

Jason Weaver Net Worth 2021

Weaver has a net worth of $4 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. He started his professional acting career in the early 90s, appearing in various projects such as The Kid Who Loved Christmas, Brewster Place, The Long Walk Home, and The Jacksons: An American Dream. 

Following an appearance in Oprah Winfrey's 1990 television series Brewster Place, the 41-year-old played as a young Michael Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. Moreover, he starred in the television sitcoms Thea from 1993 to 1994 and Smart Guy from 1997 to 1999. 

Jason provided the singing voice of young Simba in Walt Disney Feature Animation's film The Lion King in 1994. In an interview with VladTV in 2019, the 41-year-old mentioned that he had turned down a $2 million fee, now equivalent to $3.5 million, for his role in The Lion King. He instead went for $100,000 plus a share of future royalties from the songs and movie. 

Weaver claimed that he still earns money from the share and the total earning has now topped the original $2 million offer he had received for the role. His notable works include Sister, Sister, Freedom Song, Drumline, The Ladykillers, ATL, Jada, Love for Sale, Lottery Ticket, The LeBrons, He's Mine Not Yours, and Dysfunctional Friends. Besides, he is a recording artist and released his debut album, Love Ambition, in June 1995. 

Who is Jason Weaver married to? His Wife & Children

Weaver has managed to keep his private life out of the spotlight and not much is known about his past and current relationship status. However, as per some online sources, Weaver is happily married to his long-time girlfriend, Myra Weaver.  

His wife is one of the members of a band known as Kitty & the Haywoods. The couple reportedly has two children together; both sons one of whom is named Jaylen Zylus.