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06/11/2019 – McCrary – “Toy Story 4” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: JayDon Howard McCrary
Place of Birth: Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 18, 2007
Ethnicity: African-American, including some Liberian
JD McCrary, also known as JayDon, is an American singer, songeriwter, dancer, and actor. His roles include the films Little , The Lion King (2019), as young Simba; 13: The Musical , and Wish (2023); and the shows K.C. Undercover and The Paynes . He released the song “Keep In Touch.”
He is a cousin of actor, singer, and producer Darius McCrary.
JD’s paternal grandfather is the son of Charles L. McCrary and Luealfred Bryant. His grandfather was either a member of, or a sibling of the members of, the Gospel and R&B group The McCrarys.
JD’s paternal grandmother likely is named Velma V. Taylor (the daughter of Leroy Taylor and Ivita Mae Clay). Velma was born in Kentucky.
JD’s maternal grandfather is named Larry James Houston.
JD’s maternal grandmother is Felecia Anita Ivezzy (the daughter of Henry Ivezzy and Elizabeth Thiergood). Felecia was born in Ohio. Henry likely was born in Liberia.