Actor and singer Jason Weaver is from the United States. His most well-known work is the WB sitcom Smart Guy, in which he played Marcus Henderson. In the 1994 movie The Lion King, Weaver provided the singing voice of young Simba. He is also well-known for appearing on the popular song One Call Away from 2004. Jason Weaver’s net worth as of 2025 is around $7 million.
| Full Name | Jason Michael Weaver |
| Birthday | July 18, 1979, & 44 Yr Old |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois |
| Profession | Actor, Singer |
| Wife | Myra |
| Net Worth | $7 million |
Early Life
Robert Lincoln and Marilyn “Kitty” Haywood welcomed a baby named Jason Weaver into the world in July 1979 in Chicago, Illinois. His mother has played a significant role in the female singing group Kitty & the Hayoods from Chicago. He graduated from Thornwood High School with a diploma.
In 1990, Weaver made his acting debut in the lead role of Brewster Place, an ABC drama series. The same year, he played Franklin Cotter in the historical drama film The Long Walk Home. In the 1992 television miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, he played the young Michael Jackson. After that, he played Jerome Turrell, the lead character, in the ABC sitcom Thea.
Jason carried on with his acting career by making appearances in further TV shows like Smart Guy, Scruff, Let’s Stay Together, and Black-ish. Jason is well known for providing the singing voice of Young Simba in the 1994 animated musical drama The Lion King. In the same vein, he has appeared in several films, including Freedom Song, Drumline, The Ladykillers, ATL, Love For Sale, Jada, Lottery Ticket, and Dysfunctional Friends. He most recently acted in the 2021 film AM Radio as Willie the Silly DJ.
Weaver is presently starring in the drama TV series The Chi as Rashaad “Shaad” Marshall. He is a singer and recording artist in addition to being an actor. In June 1995, he released his debut record, Love Ambition, via Motown Records. In 2003, Jason and the hip-hop performer Chingy worked together on the song One Call Away. The smash hit peaked in the United States’ Top 5 hit songs.
In October 2019, Jason took part in a Vlad TV interview. He claimed in an interview that Disney gave him a massive $2 million cheque in exchange for providing the singing voice of Young Simba. But at the time, his mother did not like the concept of her kid getting a single flat wage. His mother was wise enough to foresee Disney’s long-term financial success. When this happened, Weaver was a teenager. He chose royalties as opposed to a one-time settlement sum after his mother’s involvement.
Weaver ultimately earned a much smaller sum than the $2 million first cheque Disney had offered. He recalls receiving a first cheque for about $100,000 upfront along with a portion of the royalties. Weaver appeared appreciative of his mother as he ultimately earned far more than Disney’s initial offer.
Personal Life
Myra Weaver is the spouse of Jason Weaver. He has a son named Jaylen Zylus with his wife. Sources claim that before getting married, he dated his future wife, Myra, for a considerable amount of time. In 2001, they welcomed their son Jayson into the world.
Jason Weaver’s Net Worth
As of 2024, Jason Weaver’s net worth is predicted to be around $7 million. For his role as a Young Simba in the 1994 film The Lion King, which he shared with Laura Williams, he won a Young Artist Award in 1993. The Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Voiceover – TV or Movie category of the Young Artist Award went to him as well. According to reports, Weaver continues to get payments as royalties for his contribution to the film The Lion King. In actuality, his overall profits exceeded Disney’s first $2 million offer.
Discography
Albums
- 1995: Love Ambition
- 1996: Stay with Me (EP)
- 1996: Stay with Me (second unreleased album)
Singles
- “I Wanna Be Where You Are” (1992)
- “Love Ambition (Call on Me)” (1995)
- “I Can’t Stand the Pain” (1995)
- “Stay with Me” (1996)
- “One Call Away” (Chingy featuring J-Weav) (2004)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Long Walk Home | Franklin Cotter | |
| The Kid Who Loved Christmas | Ernie | TV movie | |
| 1994 | The Lion King | Young Simba (singing voice) | |
| Summertime Switch | Fast Freddie Egan | TV movie | |
| 2000 | Freedom Song | Isaac Hawkins | TV movie |
| 2002 | Drumline | Ernest | |
| 2004 | The Ladykillers | Weemack Funthes | |
| 2006 | ATL | Teddy | |
| 2008 | Love For Sale | Vince | |
| Jada | Jamal | ||
| 2010 | Grown Man | Himself | TV movie |
| Lottery Ticket | Ray Ray | ||
| 2011 | He’s Mine Not Yours | Kent | |
| 2012 | Dysfunctional Friends | Gary | |
| Note to Self | Jay Lewis | ||
| 2013 | Hope for Love | Ricky | |
| When a Woman’s Fed Up | Troy | ||
| Marry Me for Christmas | Franklin | TV movie | |
| What Would You Do for Love | Troy | TV movie | |
| 2014 | Wal-Bob’s | Keith Harrington | |
| 2015 | Infidelity | Frankie | |
| 2016 | Merry Ex-Mas | Perry | TV movie |
| 2017 | Another Man Will | – | |
| BlacKorea | Mark Senior | Short | |
| 2021 | AM Radio | Willie the Silly DJ |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brewster Place | Matthew Thomas | Main cast |
| 1992 | The Jacksons: An American Dream | Michael Jackson (aged 9–14) | Episode: “Part I & II” |
| 1993–94 | Thea | Jerome Turrell | Main cast |
| 1995 | Soul Train | Himself | Episode: “Aaron Neville/Silk/Jason Weaver” |
| 1996 | Sister, Sister | Nicky/Darnell | Episode: “Summer Bummer” & “Boy from the Hood” |
| 1997–99 | Smart Guy | Marcus Henderson | Main cast |
| 2011–14 | The LeBrons | Condor (voice) | Main cast |
| 2014 | Let’s Stay Together | Curtis | Recurring cast: season 4 |
| 2015 | Black-ish | Ta-Ta | Episode: “Chop Shop” |
| 2016 | Nubbin & Friends | Ollie the Squirrel (voice) | Episode: “The Letter “A” |
| 2018 | Unsung | Himself | Episode: “The Boys” |
| 2020 | Boomerang | Barber | Episode: “Reversal of a Dog” |
| 2021 | We Stay Looking | Miles | Episode: “Red Flavored Drink” |
| 2021-22 | The Chi | Rashaad “Shaad” Marshall | Recurring cast: season 4, main cast: season 5 |
| 2023 | Sistas | Brian | Recurring cast: season 6 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Performers Starring in a Mini-Series | The Jacksons: An American Dream (Shared with Alex Burrall) | Won |
| 1994 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series | Thea (Shared with Brenden Jefferson, Adam Jeffries, and Brandy Norwood) | Nominated |
| 1995 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Voiceover – TV or Movie | The Lion King | Won |