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Jonathan McDaniel
Born
Jonathan Richard McDaniel

(1985-05-17) May 17, 1985 (age 40)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • rapper
Years active 2001–present
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 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.

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
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
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
2011 Aim High Derek Long 6 episodes

Jonathan McDaniel's Music

Albums

Year Title
2002 All About J
2003 Back 2 J
2006 Back Like I Left Somethin'

Singles (Songs)

Year Title
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/
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