Jason Weaver

This article is about the singer-songwriter. For the jockey, see Jason Weaver (jockey). For the cricketer, see Jason Weaver (cricketer).

Jason Weaver
Weaver in 2023
Born
Jason Michael Weaver

(1979-07-18) July 18, 1979
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesJ-Weav
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active1990–present
Children2

Jason Michael Weaver (born July 18, 1979), also known by his stage name J-Weav, is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his roles as a child actor, portraying a young Michael Jackson in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, and starring in the television sitcoms Thea (1993–1994) and Smart Guy (1997–1999). He has played the recurring role of Rashaad "Shaad" Marshall in the Showtime drama series The Chi.

His most globally recognized work is providing the singing voice of young Simba in Disney's animated feature film The Lion King (1994). As a recording artist, he was featured on Chingy's 2004 hit single "One Call Away", which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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