Jason Weaver (born July 18, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois) is a American actor and singer. He's best known for portraying a young Michael Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, as well as his roles in numerous television series such as in Smart Guy. He's is also known as the singing voice for young Simba in The Lion King (1994).
Select Filmography
Film
- The Long Walk Home (1990) - Franklin Cotter
- The Kid Who Loved Christmas (1990) - Ernie, TV movie
- Summertime Switch (1994) - Fast Eddie Egan, TV movie
- Freedom Song (2002) - Isaac Hawkins, TV movie
- Drumline (2002) - Ernest
- The Ladykillers (2004) - Weemack Funthes
- ATL (2006) - Teddy
- Lottery Ticket (2010) - Ray Ray
- The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) - young Michael Jackson
- Thea (1993-1994) - Jerome Turrell
- Sister, Sister (1996) - Darnell
- Smart Guy (1997-1999) - Marcus Henderson
- The Chi (2021-present) - Rashaad "Shaad" Marshall
Animation
- The Lion King (1994) (singing voice)
- The LeBrons (2011)
