Wesley Jonathan Biography
Wesley Jonathan is an American actor who gained prominence for his roles such as Jamal Grant in the NBC sitcom City Guys and Noah Cruise in Crossover. He also portrayed Fletcher “Stamps” Ballentine on TV Land’s The Soul Man. Beginning his acting career in the early 1990s, he initially starred in City Guys as Jamal Grant and later appeared in What I Like About You. In addition to acting, Wesley has showcased his talents as a singer, rapper, and hip-hop dancer, collaborating with a group he founded alongside his friends.
Wesley Jonathan Age
Jonathan was born in Los Angeles, California, in the United States on October 18, 1978. Wesley is 45 years old as of 2024. He celebrates his birthday on October 18 each year.
Wesley Jonathan Height
Jonathan stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Wesley Jonathan Family
Jonathan was born in 1978 in Los Angeles, California, USA, and is an American citizen who was raised in a Jehovah’s Witness family. During his youth, he lived in Germany for four years, where he picked up some proficiency in German. At the age of 9, he auditioned for his first role, a minor part in the television series “21 Jump Street,” thanks to his cousin Crystal. Details about his parents are not publicly available.
Wesley Jonathan Wife
Jonathan is happily married to Tamara Mitchell, and they have been together since 2016. They have a daughter named Faye, who was born on August 10, 2014, making her nine years old as of 2024. Faye is featured on both of her parents’ social media profiles. She also has a private Instagram account under the username @fayewes81014.
Wesley Jonathan’s Net Worth
Jonathan has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Actor.
Wesley Jonathan Career
Jonathan’s acting career began in 1990 with prominent roles in two television series: as Jamal Grant in City Guys and alongside Amanda Bynes in What I Like About You, where he played Holly’s best friend Gary Thorpe. He made his professional debut in Melissa Manchester’s music video and later appeared in the series 21 Jump Street.
Throughout his career, Wesley has appeared in numerous films and television shows including Boy Meets World, Smart Guy, Thea, Baywatch, A Different World, Boston Public, Crossover, and Moesha. His breakthrough in film came with a leading role in Roll Bounce, and he also portrayed Panther in the movie Baadassss! Additionally, he owns a company called Nucci Inc.
Wesley Jonathan Movies And TV Shows
- Whitney as Babyface in 2015.
- Make Your Move 3D as Nick in 2013.
- A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.
- Best Friend as Derrick in 2023.
- Trigger as Collin Mass in 2020.
- The Soul Man
- Monogamy
- Family Time as Thomas in 2017.
- NCIS as Greg in 2008.
- Partners in Rhyme as Boston in 2021.
Wesley Jonathan Roll Bounce
In the 2005 American comedy-drama film Roll Bounce, Wesley portrayed the character Sweetness. The movie centers around hip-hop artist Bow Wow leading a roller skating crew in 1970s Chicago. The film’s title is inspired by the 1979 song “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll” by Vaughan Mason & Crew. In the storyline, Sweetness challenges Xavier to a one-on-one skate-off without any falls.
Wesley Jonathan City Guys
From 1997 to 2001, Jonathan starred as Jamal Grant, a main character in the American television sitcom City Guys. The show aired on NBC for five seasons, starting on September 6, 1997, and concluding on December 15, 2001. City Guys follows the story of two teenagers, Jamal and Chris Anderson, who come from different socioeconomic backgrounds but become best friends while attending Manhattan High School. Jamal hails from a working-class family, while Chris comes from a wealthy background.
Wesley Jonathan Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.