Biography |
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Full Name | Jaydon McCrary. |
Nick Name | JD McCrary. |
In Limelight | 13: The Musical (2022). |
Profession | Actor. |
Age | 15 Years old. |
Birth Date | July 18, 2007. |
Birth Place | Granada Hills, California, U.S. |
Lives in | California. |
Gender | Male. |
Nationality | American. |
Zodiac | Cancer. |
Ethnicities | African-American. |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Jay McCrary. Mother: LaRisa McCrary. |
Siblings | Brother: Josh McCrary. |
Follow on | |
https://www.instagram.com/jdmccrary/ | |
https://mobile.twitter.com/jdmccrary | |
Body Measurements | |
Weight | Kg: 64.3. Pounds: 141.7 lbs. |
Height | In feet: 5' 10". In centimeters: 177.8 cm. In meters: 1.77 m. |
Eyes | Brown. |
Hair | Brown. |
Career | |
Television | The Eric Andre Show (2014). Blunt Talk (2015). K.C. Undercover (2015–2016). Teachers (2017). I'm Dying Up Here (2017). The Paynes (2018). Vital Signs. |
Movies | Atom: The Misadventures of a Real Super Hero (2014). Second Chance (2014). Little (2019). The Lion King (2019). Black Is King (2020). 13: The Musical (2022). |
Net worth | $342k. |
Skills | |
Athletics | Baseball, Swimming, Basketball, Tennis, Football, Soccer, Boxing, Track & Field. |
Accents | Southern, Spanish, French, Italian, Jamaican, Midwest, British. |
Instruments | Guitar, Drums, Harmonica, Piano. |
Dance | Club/Freestyle, Robot, Break, Pop Locking, Hip Hop. |
JD McCrary (born on July 18, 2007) is a 15 years old actor from Granada Hills, California, who rose to fame first time in 2018 when he signed a record deal with Hollywood Records and became the youngest artist to sign a contract with a label. JD is the one who gave his voice to Young Simba in “The Lion King” (2019). He debuted at 7 with a minor role in “The Eric Andre Show” (2014).
His breakthrough as an actor was as Kenny Payne in the comedy series “The Paynes” that aired in 2018. In 2022, McCrary catapulted into the spotlight after playing Brett Sampson in the Netflix movie “13 the Musical,” which aired on August 12. It is a musical drama where a 13 years old kid, Evan Goldman (played by Eli Golden), tries to turn his Bar Mitzvah party into the most fantastic bash.
How old is JD McCrary?
On July 18, 2007, JD McCrary (age 15) took birth at the home of his father, Jay, and mother, LaRisa McCrary, in Granada Hills, California, US. As per JD’s IMDB profile, he started singing when he was two. His parents recognized his ability and introduced him to the world of dance, music, and acting. He has a younger brother named Josh, who is also an actor.
He took dancing training, and currently, he is proficient in different dance forms like Robot, Break, Hip Hop, and Pop Locking. Besides dance, he also learned to play instruments like Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, and Drums.
To raise his chances of getting an acting job, he connected with CAA (Creative Artists Agency) and landed a few short movies, namely “Atom: The Misadventures of a Real Super Hero” and “Second Chance.”
JD McCrary’s Career Timeline
After appearing in short films, JD landed a minor role in a TV show called “The Eric Andre Show.” But McCrary’s fortunes shone when he was cast as Young Ernie in “KC Undercover.” This Disney show aired from 2015 to 2016 and gained appreciation from the viewers. In 2017 JD was in two programs, “Teachers” and “I’m Dying Up Here.”
The following year he released his first single, “Inviting All of You,” on YouTube, after which Disney’s label signed a record deal with him. As McCrary’s TV career took hold, he started getting offers from movies. In 2019, he appeared in Regina Hall’s film “Little” as Isaac, which the people highly appreciated.
One day while McCrary was on his way to shoot, he received a phone call from Disney to find out that he had been chosen to voice Young Simba in “The Lion King.” This movie became the most crucial project of JD’s life; after that, his popularity increased. Currently, Mc lives with his family in California, grinding day and night to grow as an artist.
JD McCrary Q&A
Ques: What is JD McCrary’s age?
Ans: 15 (as in 2022).
Ques: Where was JD McCrary born?
Ans: Granada Hills, California, U.S.
Ques: When was JD McCraryborn?
Ans: On July 18, 2007.
Ques: What is JD McCrary’s Instagram username?
Ans: @jdmccrary.
Ques: How tall is JD McCrary?
Ans: 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m).
Ques: Who are JD McCrary’s parents?
Ans: LaRisa McCrary (mother) and Jay McCrary (father).
Ques: Does JD McCrary have any siblings?
Ans: Yes, a brother named Josh McCrary.