Wesley Jonathan Waples, known professionally as Wesley Jonathan, is an American actor. He is best known for his starring role as Jamal Grant on the NBC Saturday morning comedy-drama series City Guys. Additionally, he played Gary Thorpe on the WB sitcom, What I Like About You...
What I Like About You, Roll Bounce, The Soul Man, City Guys, Crossover, Remember the Daze, Baadasssss!, Dysfunctional Friends, The United States of Leland, B-Girl
TV Shows
The Soul Man, What I Like About You, City Guys, Get a Life, Misery Loves Company
Star Sign
Libra
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Quote
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Get a good education because it opens the doors to many opportunities in the world" "Strive for the things that you want in life and with faith you shall receive it
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Fact
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Part owner of a recording studio in Las Vegas and is working on his music as well as his nephew's.
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He was the only African American to tryout for the role of Gary on What I Like About You.
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He played a guy named Panther in the movie Baadassss! and had a role in the movie Panther. Both movies were produced by Mario Van Peeples.
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Named one of Ebony Magazine's Most Eligible Bachelors in 2002.
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While starring in City Guys, filmed a drug abuse public service announcement for NBC's The More You Know campaign.
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The movie Roll Bounce marks the first movie where he plays a major role in the plot, unlike his other movie roles that were supporting roles.
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Good friends with Roy Williams of the Dallas Cowboys and even sings with him in a group called Third Story.
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Has a company called Nucci Inc.
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Enjoys singing, dancing, basketball, and swimming.
$2.5 Million
