Julius-Raymond Weems IV
Biography
At 10, “J.R. The Star” makes his Broadway debut as a mesmerizing actor, singer, and dancer. A breakout sensation on stages across the U.S., in his viral dance video to Beyoncé’s “Stronger,” voiceovers, and starring in the 2024 movie Stronger. Julius-Raymond is gifted! He’s grateful to God, his parents Geneviève Nixon-Weems and Julius Weems III, family, coaches, and DDO Agency.
Credits
MJ The Musical
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