Brandon T. Jackson
Brandon T. Jackson | |
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 Jackson in January 2009 | |
| Born | Brandon Timothy Jackson |
| Occupation(s) | actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Brandon Timothy Jackson (born March 7, 1984) is an American actor and stand up comedian.
Life and career
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Jackson was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, the senior pastor of Great Faith Ministries International.[1][2] Jackson attended West Bloomfield High School in West Bloomfield, Michigan.[3] After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue stand up. He claims to have been "discovered" at the Laugh Factory.[4] His role as "Junior" in the film Roll Bounce won him the 2006 Black Reel Award for Breakthrough Performance. He hosted only one episode of the Brandon T. Jackson Show on The N channel. In 2006, Jackson hosted the "Up Close and Personal Tour," featuring Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana and Dem Franchize Boyz. He starred on the show Wild 'N Out with Nick Cannon and has starred in the film Tropic Thunder as Alpa Chino. Jackson will play Grover Underwood in Percy Jackson.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nikita Blues | Tyrone | |
| Ali | Club Goer | Uncredited | |
| 2002 | Bowling for Columbine | Himself | Uncredited |
| 8 Mile | Chin Tiki Club Goer | Uncredited | |
| 2005 | Roll Bounce | Junior | |
| 2006 | Cuttin' da Mustard | Rolo | |
| 2007 | Super Sweet 16: The Movie | Brian | |
| This Christmas | El Rey MC | ||
| Big Stan | D'Shaun | ||
| 2008 | Approaching Midnight | Artie | |
| Tropic Thunder | Alpa Chino | ||
| Days of Wrath | Lil 1 | ||
| The Day the Earth Stood Still | Target Tech | ||
| 2009 | Fast & Furious | Alex (BMW Driver) | |
| Rogue's Gallery | Tower | ||
| 2010 | Tooth Fairy | Duke | |
| Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Grover Underwood | Completed | |
| Lottery Ticket | TBA | filming |
References
- ^ http://greatfaith.org.phtemp.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=118
- ^ http://newsblaze.com/story/20080812084232tsop.nb/topstory.html
- ^ Moran, K. Michelle (2008-07-30). "Positive forecast". C & G Newspapers. Archived from the original on 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
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- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (2009-03-02). "'Percy Jackson' finds lead actors". Variety. Archived from the original on 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
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