Blayne Nutron Weaver (born April 9, 1976) is an American actor, and filmmaker. He is best known for voicing

Peter Pan Peter Pan is a fictional character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythi ...

in ''

Return to Never Land ''Return to Never Land'' (also known as ''Peter Pan in: Return to Never Land'' and later retitled ''Peter Pan II: Return to Never Land'' on current home video release) is a 2002 American animated adventure fantasy film produced by Disney MovieToon ...

'' (2002).

Early life

Weaver was born in Bossier City, Louisiana on April 9, 1976.

Career

Weaver began to perform in the children's theater group The Peter Pan Players in Shreveport, Louisiana. His first major film performance was in the independent film '' Where the Red Fern Grows''. In the late 1990s, he appeared in several TV movies and was also a guest star on several shows including '' ER'', '' JAG'', and '' Chicago Hope''. In 2001, he became the new voice of

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, and has performed that voice in various children's films as well as in recordings for the

Disney theme parks Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Inc., formerly Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and informally known as Disney Parks, is one of The Walt Disney Company's five major business segments and a subsidiary. It was founded on Apri ...

. In 2001, Weaver co-wrote the film '' Manic'', which starred actor

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.'Return to Never Land': Blayne Weaver
''

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''. Retrieved on January 22, 2010. He continues to play the voice of Peter Pan and pursue acting in Los Angeles. In late 2004, he directed, wrote and starred in the short film ''Losing Lois Lane'', which made a big impact online. He then wrote, directed and starred in Secret Identity Productions' (SIP) first feature film ''Outside Sales'', which won awards on the film festival circuit and was released nationwide through Echo Bridge Entertainment. Weaver wrote, directed and played a small role in SIP's next feature, ''

Weather Girl ''Weather Girl'' is a 2009 comedy film written and directed by Blayne Weaver and starring Tricia O'Kelley, Mark Harmon, Jon Cryer, and Enrico Colantoni. After a morning show personality discovers her boyfriend's infidelity, she loses it on-air, c ...

'', with an ensemble cast that boasted Tricia O'Kelley, Mark Harmon,

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and

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. ''Weather Girl'' enjoyed an extensive festival run followed by a ten-city theatrical and a worldwide television and DVD release. Weaver wrote, directed and stars in his next feature fil
''6 Month Rule''
with a cast featuring

Martin Starr Martin James Pflieger Schienle (born July 30, 1982), professionally known as Martin Starr, is an American actor and comedian. He is known for the television roles of Bill Haverchuck on the short-lived comedy drama '' Freaks and Geeks'' (1999–2 ...

Jaime Pressly Jaime Elizabeth Pressly (born July 30, 1977) is an American actress, fashion designer, and model. Best known for her role as Joy Turner on the NBC sitcom '' My Name Is Earl'', she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in ...

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and

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. In 2016, Weaver wrote and directed ''Cut to the Chase'', a feature film he also starred in about an ex-con that sets out in search of his kidnapped sister through the criminal underbelly of Shreveport, Louisiana. He also starred in the feature film ''

Where We're Meant to Be ''Where We're Meant to Be'' is a 2016 American drama film written and directed by Michael Howard. The film travels in and out of the lives of a number of different characters as each one connects to the next during their most pivotal moments. The ...

'' by Michael Howard that deals with the interconnected stories of various characters during the pivotal changes and moments in their lives. His performance earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Eastern NC Film Festival. In 2019, Weaver directed the

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original movie ''

Santa Girl Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring children gifts during the late evening and overnight ...

''. The movie is about Santa's daughter, Cassandra "Cassie" Claus, (played by

Jennifer Stone Jennifer Lindsay Stone is an American actress and nurse. She is known for playing Harper Finkle on the Disney Channel Original series '' Wizards of Waverly Place'' (2007–2012) and in the Disney Channel Original Movie '' Wizards of Waverly Pl ...

) wanting to find herself and see the world despite the wishes of her father (played by

Barry Bostwick Barry Knapp Bostwick (born February 24, 1945) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Brad Majors in the musical comedy horror film ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' (1975) and Mayor Randall Winston in the sitcom ''Spin City'' (199 ...

) who wants her to take over the family business. It first premiered at the

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in Winchester,

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. In 2020, Weaver co-wrote American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules with David H. Steinberg.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Theme parks

Production credits

Writer

Director

Producer

References

Secret Identity Productions

External links

Official Website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Weaver, Blayne 1976 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors American male screenwriters Film producers from Louisiana Film directors from Louisiana Male actors from Louisiana Screenwriters from Louisiana