Craig Jackson (actor)
Craig Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Craig Alan Jackson October 30, 1979 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director, voice artist |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Craig Alan Jackson (born 30 October 1979), is a South African actor and voice artist.[1] He is best known for the roles in the television series Black Sails and Blood Drive.[2]
Career
In 2001, he graduated from South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art (Afda) with a BA Honours.[3] He became the MNET Student of the year and AFDA's Best Actor for 3 years. In the same year, he produced and performed in Got It Maid!. Some of his popular stage plays include Goya (2002), It's Funny When You're Dead, Who Digs Who!, Playboys.[4]
In 2009, he worked as the production designer for the blockbuster American horror film The Unborn directed by David S. Goyer.[2] Meanwhile, he played the role 'Mr Wren' in the world's longest running stage play, Agatha Christie's Mousetrap.[citation needed]
In 2014, he played the role 'Cliff' in SYFY's Grindhouse series, Blood Drive. He has also appeared in the feature films Stander and District 9.[3] In August 2020, he starred in the comedy film Seriously Single co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela. It was released on July 31, 2020, on Netflix.[5]
His most popular role came through the international STARZ television series, Black Sails. He played the role of Mr. Augustus Featherstone, Quartermaster of the Colonial Dawn under Jack Rackham. He joined the show in the second season and stayed through the fourth and final season.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Stander | Traffic Jam Cop | ||
| 2009 | The Unborn | — | Production designer | |
| 2009 | District 9 | MNU Guard | ||
| 2020 | Seriously Single | Nick | ||
| 2022 | Silverton Siege | Priest |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Donkerland | English Officer | ||
| 2014 | Kota Life Crisis | Gaylard | ||
| 2015–2017 | Black Sails | Augustus Featherstone | 24 episodes | |
| 2017 | Blood Drive | Cliff | 4 episodes | |
| 2018 | Origin | Volunteer Ed | ||
| 2020 | Grant | General Henry Halleck | 2 episodes | |
| 2020 | Inconceivable | David Stein | 4 episodes | [6] |
| 2023 | 1923 | Merchant Marine | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ "Craig Jackson: Actor, Voice artist". Artist Connection. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Craig Jackson: ACTOR, PRODUCTION DESIGNER, DIRECTOR". Artist Connection. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Craig Jackson: Full / Real Name: Craig Alan Jackson". tvsa. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Craig Jackson". ESAT. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Seriously Single Romantic Comedy Premieres on Netflix On 31st July, 2020". Myhearld Magazine. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "M-Net adds new local drama Inconceivable to its line-up". news24. Retrieved 12 November 2020.