Jason Weaver(I)
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Born on July 18, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois, Jason Weaver has always
been surrounded by the world of entertainment. His mother Kitty
Haywood, a legendary studio singer, was a staple in his young life and
encouraged his pursuit of singing as well as acting. In being
surrounded by the some of the best entertainers to date, Jason learned
some of the most intricate works of the industry and found himself even
more intrigued and driven in his goal of stardom.
Weaver got his break in acting as a kid named Ernie, in the movie, "The
Kid Who Loved Christmas". By the age of 12, Jason had appeared in two
other projects; "The Long Walk Home", a film by Whoopi Goldberg and
"Brewster's Place", a television series produced by Oprah Winfrey.
Having been successful in his previous three roles, it was imminent
that this young man's career would be of legendary status. In 1992,
Weaver landed the role of a lifetime. He was cast to play the young and
most talented Michael Jackson in the small screen film, "The Jackson's:
An American Dream." This made for television movie garnered him raved
reviews and proved to be a launching pad for other areas of his career.
1993 branded Weaver in one of the two most notable roles of his career.
Playing alongside Brandy in the television series "Thea", Jason
continued his acting success until the abrupt cancellation of the show
later that year. Weaver landed a role in one of the top Disney film's
in 1994. Jason was blessed with the opportunity to display his other
talent; singing. He graced us with his passionate sound as the singing
voice of Simba in the box office hit, "The Lion King". In 1997, he
continued his on screen success as teenage sibling, Marcus Henderson,
in the hit television series "Smart Guy".
After a two year hiatus, Jason was back at it with a role in the civil
rights movie, "Freedom Song", starring Danny Glover and Loretta Divine,
to name a few. The turn of the millennium also brought about a huge
turn in Weaver's career. In 2002, he enjoyed a highly successful role
as Earnest in the mega hit movie "Drumline", opposite Nick Cannon. The
movie was set in Jason's hometown of Atlanta. In 2004, Weaver followed
the success of "Drumline" with a role in "The Lady Killers", starring
Tom Hank.
In 2006, Jason Weaver was back in Atlanta to shoot "ATL", starring T.I.
The Chris Robinson film was set in a roller rink and depicted the life
of a teenage male that deals with the everyday struggles of finance,
school, and friendship, but finds solace in a female that he meets at
the roller rink he frequents. Let it be known that TI's female costar
is not as she appears. The movie was a huge box office success.
In addition to Jason's enormous success as an actor, he sets his site
on his other love, music. After releasing only one of his two albums
with Motown in the early 90s, Weaver enjoyed short lived success from
"Love Ambition". He has since refocused his energy and dedication to
long hours in the studio in pursuit of his musical dreams. The 2004
hit, "One Call Away" by Chingy, featured a rejuvenated Weaver singing
the hook. This single topped the Billboard 100 chart at #2 in the U.S
and #26 in the UK. In late 2006, Jason worked with BG on his new album
and did several collaborations with close friend and super
producer/writer Roger "Mista Raja" Green on his album, "Chip off the
Ol' Block", due to be released in mid 2007.
With Weaver's long list of accomplishments in his star career, many
power hitters in the entertainment industry suggest that this Hollywood
story is only at its midpoint. Jason is set to release his second
album, entitled, "Declaration of Independance", in early summer
2007.
been surrounded by the world of entertainment. His mother Kitty
Haywood, a legendary studio singer, was a staple in his young life and
encouraged his pursuit of singing as well as acting. In being
surrounded by the some of the best entertainers to date, Jason learned
some of the most intricate works of the industry and found himself even
more intrigued and driven in his goal of stardom.
Weaver got his break in acting as a kid named Ernie, in the movie, "The
Kid Who Loved Christmas". By the age of 12, Jason had appeared in two
other projects; "The Long Walk Home", a film by Whoopi Goldberg and
"Brewster's Place", a television series produced by Oprah Winfrey.
Having been successful in his previous three roles, it was imminent
that this young man's career would be of legendary status. In 1992,
Weaver landed the role of a lifetime. He was cast to play the young and
most talented Michael Jackson in the small screen film, "The Jackson's:
An American Dream." This made for television movie garnered him raved
reviews and proved to be a launching pad for other areas of his career.
1993 branded Weaver in one of the two most notable roles of his career.
Playing alongside Brandy in the television series "Thea", Jason
continued his acting success until the abrupt cancellation of the show
later that year. Weaver landed a role in one of the top Disney film's
in 1994. Jason was blessed with the opportunity to display his other
talent; singing. He graced us with his passionate sound as the singing
voice of Simba in the box office hit, "The Lion King". In 1997, he
continued his on screen success as teenage sibling, Marcus Henderson,
in the hit television series "Smart Guy".
After a two year hiatus, Jason was back at it with a role in the civil
rights movie, "Freedom Song", starring Danny Glover and Loretta Divine,
to name a few. The turn of the millennium also brought about a huge
turn in Weaver's career. In 2002, he enjoyed a highly successful role
as Earnest in the mega hit movie "Drumline", opposite Nick Cannon. The
movie was set in Jason's hometown of Atlanta. In 2004, Weaver followed
the success of "Drumline" with a role in "The Lady Killers", starring
Tom Hank.
In 2006, Jason Weaver was back in Atlanta to shoot "ATL", starring T.I.
The Chris Robinson film was set in a roller rink and depicted the life
of a teenage male that deals with the everyday struggles of finance,
school, and friendship, but finds solace in a female that he meets at
the roller rink he frequents. Let it be known that TI's female costar
is not as she appears. The movie was a huge box office success.
In addition to Jason's enormous success as an actor, he sets his site
on his other love, music. After releasing only one of his two albums
with Motown in the early 90s, Weaver enjoyed short lived success from
"Love Ambition". He has since refocused his energy and dedication to
long hours in the studio in pursuit of his musical dreams. The 2004
hit, "One Call Away" by Chingy, featured a rejuvenated Weaver singing
the hook. This single topped the Billboard 100 chart at #2 in the U.S
and #26 in the UK. In late 2006, Jason worked with BG on his new album
and did several collaborations with close friend and super
producer/writer Roger "Mista Raja" Green on his album, "Chip off the
Ol' Block", due to be released in mid 2007.
With Weaver's long list of accomplishments in his star career, many
power hitters in the entertainment industry suggest that this Hollywood
story is only at its midpoint. Jason is set to release his second
album, entitled, "Declaration of Independance", in early summer
2007.