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Jonathan McDaniel
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Jonathan Richard McDaniel
May 17, 1985 Long Beach, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Children | 3 |
Jonathan Richard McDaniel (born May 17, 1985), also known as Lil J, is an American actor and rapper. He is famous for playing Devon Carter on the popular Disney Channel shows That's So Raven and Raven's Home. He also played German Vega on BET's Hit the Floor.
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Jonathan McDaniel's Career
Early Music and Acting Roles
Jonathan McDaniel started his music career in 2002. His first song was "It's the Weekend". This song was from his first album, All About J. It was also featured in the movie Clockstoppers that same year. In 2003, he released another album called Back 2 J, which included the song "Baby Girl".
Around this time, he also began acting. He got a very important role on the Disney Channel show That's So Raven. In 2004, he appeared in the film Nora's Hair Salon. After releasing albums with Hollywood Records, he moved to a new record label. He then released his third album, Back Like I Left Somethin', in 2006.
Later Projects and Return to Disney
In 2009, McDaniel signed with Transmission Records, a record label in London. He released a digital song called "London Girl" in 2010. In 2012, he starred in the movie In the Hive, which was filmed very quickly in just 18 days. In 2013, he joined the cast of the new BET series Hit the Floor.
In 2017, Jonathan McDaniel returned to his role as Devon Carter. This was for the new Disney Channel show Raven's Home. This show is a continuation of That's So Raven. In Raven's Home, he plays the ex-husband of Raven-Symoné's character, Raven Baxter. They have twins named Nia and Booker together.
Jonathan McDaniel's Family Life
Jonathan McDaniel has two children. His daughter, Aiza Jae McDaniel, was born on August 21, 2013. His son, Asher Levi, was born on July 30, 2017.
Jonathan McDaniel's Film and TV Shows
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2004 | Nora's Hair Salon | Leronne |
| 2006 | Da Jammies | Mike Fresh |
| 2007 | South of Pico | Fernando |
| 2012 | In the Hive | Xtra Keys |
| 2015 | Call Me King | Zho |
| 2016 | My Many Sons | Pete Froedden |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003–06 | That's So Raven | Devon Carter | Appeared in 10 episodes |
| 2007 | Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board | Sam Sterling | TV movie |
| 2009 | Cougar Town | Ryan | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2013–2018 | Hit the Floor | German Vega | Main cast member |
| 2015 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Chad | Episode: "Broad Talk" |
| 2017–2021 | Raven's Home | Devon Carter | Appeared in 11 episodes |
| 2019 | Michael Caine | Brad Pryce | Episodes: "Disloyalty" and "Informant" |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Aim High | Derek Long | 6 episodes |
Jonathan McDaniel's Music
Albums
| Year | Title |
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| 2002 | All About J |
| 2003 | Back 2 J |
| 2006 | Back Like I Left Somethin' |
Singles (Songs)
| Year | Title |
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| 2001 | "It's The Weekend" |
| 2002 | "Baby Girl" |
| 2006 | "I Know (When We First Met)" |
| 2010 | "'London Girl" |
| 2013 | "Birthday Feat. Fletcher & iE-Z" |
More About Jonathan McDaniel
- Official Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20110219063040/http://www.lilj4ever.com/
