Brandon T Jackson

Brandon T. Jackson is a multifaceted young actor carving his own path in Hollywood. Earning critical praise, he started out in stand-up comedy and has evolved into a burgeoning young film star. He won Black Reel’s 2006 Best Breakthrough Performance award for his part in Fox Searchlight’s Roll Bounce. Daily Variety named him one of “10 Comics to Watch” and in 2011 Hollywood Reporter named him to their prestigious “35 under 35: Next Gen” list. In 2014, you could see Brandon starring in Hulu’s original series Deadbeat and in a multi-episode guest starring role on Showtimes’ critically-acclaimed Californication. Jackson received rave reviews for his role as the satyr Grover Underwood, the best friend and protector in Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief released in 2010. The second installment of Fox studio’s box office hit Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters hit theaters August 7, 2013. Jackson is perhaps best known as Alpha Chino from the runaway hit Tropic Thunder. The ensemble cast included Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black. The role earned Jackson a Best Supporting Actor nomination from the Black Reel Awards. He has also starred in Thunderstruck, the third incarnation of Fox’s Big Momma’s House franchise and Warner Bros.’ Lottery Ticket. Jackson grew up in Detroit with seven siblings and parents who were both pastors. He has toured the country as a headlining comedian, where his humor straddles the fence between his youth of growing up in suburbia and the inner city. He now lives in Los Angeles.