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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), often 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. Devon was Raven Baxter's boyfriend and later her ex-husband. Jonathan also played German Vega on BET's Hit the Floor.

Jonathan McDaniel's Career

Early Music and Acting Steps

Jonathan McDaniel started his music career in 2002. His first song was "It's the Weekend" from his album All About J. This song was also featured in the movie Clockstoppers. The next year, he released another album called Back 2 J.

Around this time, he also began acting. He got a big role on the Disney Channel show That's So Raven. He also appeared in the movie Nora's Hair Salon in 2004. 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 Roles and Music

In 2009, Jonathan signed with Transmission Records. He released a digital song called 'London Girl' in 2010. In 2012, he starred in the movie In the Hive. This film was made very quickly, in just 18 days. In 2013, he joined the cast of BET's new TV 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. He plays the ex-husband of Raven-Symoné's character, Raven Baxter. Devon and Raven have twins named Nia and Booker.

Personal Life

Jonathan McDaniel has a daughter named Aiza Jae McDaniel. She was born on August 21, 2013.

On July 30, 2017, Jonathan's son, Asher Levi, was born.

Film Appearances

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Ring of Darkness Coordinator
Nora's Hair Salon Leronne Video
2006 Da Jammies Mike Fresh Short film
2007 South of Pico Fernando
2010 Kill Katie Malone Dixie
Burning Palms Trey
Detention T-Loc
2012 In the Hive Xtra Keys
2016 My Many Sons Pete Froedden
2017 Call Me King Zho

Television Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2003–06 That's So Raven Devon Carter Recurring role; 10 episodes
2007 Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board Sam Sterling Television film
2009 Cougar Town Ryan Episode: "Pilot"
2013–2018 Hit the Floor German Vega Series regular
2015 Real Husbands of Hollywood Chad Episode: "Broad Talk"
2017–2021 Raven's Home Devon Carter Recurring role; 11 episodes
2019 Michael Caine Brad Pryce Episode: "Disloyalty" and "Informant"

Web Series

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Aim High Derek Long 6 episodes

Music Albums

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

Music Singles

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"
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