Jason Weaver is an American singer and actor.
Biography[]
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Weaver began acting from the age of eleven, appearing in five episodes of Brewster Place before a notable role as a young Michael Jackson in the mini-series The Jacksons: An American Dream.
As an adult actor, Weaver continued to appear in both films (including the Coen Brothers' remake of The Ladykillers) and television shows, appearing as a major character in Smart Guy, as well as working as a recording artist and songwriter, collaborating on the hit single One Call Away.
Singing[]
Weaver first displayed his musical talents as the singing voice of Young Simba in The Lion King, notably performing "I Just Can't Wait to Be King." In his career as a solo artist, he released several albums and singles, including Love Ambition and Stay With Me.
Film[]
The Lion King (1994)[]
- I Just Can't Wait to Be King (contains solo lines)
- Hakuna Matata (contains solo lines)
Albums[]
Love Ambition (1995)[]
- I Can't Stand the Pain (solo)
- Love Ambition (Call on Me)
- On Top of the Hill (solo)
- For the Love of You (solo)
- Pretty Brown (solo)
- So In Love (solo)
- All Up Into You (solo)
- Ordinary Guy (solo)
- My Love (solo)
Stay With Me (1996)[]
- Stay With Me (solo)
- Realize (solo)
- I Can Show You (solo)
- U R the 1 (solo)
