Jonny Weston (born June 16, 1988) is an American actor. He starred as real-life surfer Jay Moriarity in the 2012 film Chasing Mavericks and as brainy high school student David Raskin in the 2015 time-travel adventure Project Almanac.[1][2][3] He has also appeared in Sugar, John Dies at the End, About Cherry, Caroline and Jackie, and Kelly & Cal.

Jonny Weston
Born (1988-06-16) June 16, 1988 (age 36)
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present

Early life

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Weston was born in Charleston, South Carolina. His mother is an educational therapist and his father runs a Christian radio station.[4]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You Thom
2012 John Dies at the End Justin White
2012 About Cherry Bobby
2012 Caroline and Jackie Jack
2012 Under the Bed Neal Hausman
2012 Chasing Mavericks Jay Moriarity
2013 Sugar B-Wild
2014 Kelly & Cal Cal
2014 Taken 3 Jimmy
2015 Project Almanac David Raskin
2015 The Divergent Series: Insurgent Edgar
2015 We Are Your Friends Dustin Mason
2016 The Divergent Series: Allegiant Edgar
2017 Beyond Skyline Trent Corley
2018 Benjamin Tom
2023 The Tutor Gavin [5]
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Pocket Dial Andrew Episode: "Intercom"
2011 Supah Ninjas James / Spyder Episode: "Subsiders"
2011 ASS Apartment Sketch Show Philip Episode: "Smurf"
2018 Medal of Honor Ty M. Carter Episode: "Ty M. Carter"

References

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  1. ^ "Chasing Mavericks' Star Jonny Weston Says Film Required 'Insanity'". Archived from the original on 2013-05-04. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  2. ^ "Chasing Mavericks: Newcomer Jonny Weston on Bringing Surf Legend Jay Moriarity Back to Life (VIDEO)". Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  3. ^ "Chasing Mavericks star Jonny Weston captures spirit of Jay Moriarity". Archived from the original on 2014-05-30. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  4. ^ Mueller, Matt (December 2012). "Jonny Weston". mattmueller.co.uk.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 13, 2022). "Garrett Hedlund, Noah Schnapp, Victoria Justice And Jonny Weston To Star In The Tutor". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
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