TJ Jackson

TJ Jackson (born 11 August 1986) is an American actor and producer. He is particularly known for his roles in Hulu’s Vacation Friends, Star (TV Series), Doom Patrol, and American Soul. Jackson is the recipient of 2019 Best Local Actor - 72 Hour Film Festival. He is regularly seen on FOX Television Network, BET Network, ID Network, Hulu, Disney, and ABC.
Born in Tyler, Texas, TJ Jackson started acting at a very young age. He made his first appearance in Chris Rock’s comedy film Head of State in 2003. His first major role was in Swing (2016) and gained recognition with his role as Sean, Taylor's husband. Since then, he has made several appearances in short movies, TV series and films.
He served as a producer for TV Series, Gritz in 2017 and has eight credits as a producer. 
==Early life and education==
Jackson was born on August 11, 1986 in Tyler, Texas. He was raised in Tyler before relocating to Glen Burnie, Maryland, in the 10th grade. An active member in his church’s choir and drama ministries, TJ was also in a local boy band called “Holy Edition” where he was one of the lead singers and writers.
He graduated from Glen Burnie Senior High School. Thereafter he attended Hampton University for a Bachelor's in Sports & Recreation Management.
==Career==
TJ began acting professionally in the summer of 2014. He began pursuing his career acting for many roles, including short films, commercials, and TV series. 
Since then, TJ’s been on FOX Television Network, BET Network, ID Network, Hulu, Disney, and ABC. Jackson has also produced Davis, Walton Family Cabin, Gritz (TV Series), and several others.
==Filmography==
===Actor===
Year 	Film/Short/TV Series 	Role
2022 	Out of Anger 	Jacob
2022 	F-Boy Free 	Trey
2022 	Same Spot 	El
2021 	Vacation Friends 	Bandleader / Piano Player
2021 	55 Seconds 	Kenton
2021 	Women of the Movement 	Reporter #3
2020 	Davis 	Davis
2020 	Bring Me a Dream 	RJ Mercer
2019 	Walton Family Cabin 	Frank
2019 	Syncopated 	Rodney Harris
2019 	Spiral 	Franklin Singleton
2019 	Exiled from Eden 	Matthew
2019 	Doom Patrol 	Bartender
2019 	American Soul 	Recording Studio Manager
2018 	Caught Up: A 2 Fold Meaning 	Fred
2018 	The Real Ratchets of Atlanta 	Bishop Bobby Bling Bling
2018 	Encounter 	Agent Lem
2018 	Star 	Director
2018 	You Can't Save Everyone 	Detective John P. Morris
2017-2018	Fatal Attraction 	Alexander Williams / Brian Wilson, Jr.
2017 	Gritz 	Walter Walt Wilkerson
2017 	Public Perception 	Don
2016-2017	Metropolitan 	Adé
2016 	Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda	Matt Smith
2016 	Marriage Counselors 	Mr. Marcel Davis
2016 	Dead Silent 	Leeroy Rogers
2016 	XXI: O'Day 	Kristian O'Day
2016 	Killer Love 	Marcus
2016 	Swing 	Sean / Taylor's husband
2007 	Sister Sonya's Prayer Group 	Marley Williams
2003 	Head of State 	Young Man in Crowd
===Producer===
Year 	Film/Short/TV Series 	Role
2022 	F-Boy Free 	Executive producer
2022 	Same Spot 	Associate producer
2020 	Davis 	Producer
2019 	Walton Family Cabin 	Executive producer
2019 	Syncopated 	Executive producer
2019 	Traceless 	Associate producer
2018 	Caught Up: A 2 Fold Meaning	Producer
2017-2018	Gritz 	Assistant producer
==Awards==
Year	Award 	Status
2019	Best Local Actor - 72 Hour Film Festival 	Won
2019	Best Lead Actor - 72-Hour International Horror Film Race	Nominated
2019	ATL's Hottest Awards 	Nominated
2018	ATL's Hottest Awards 	Nominated
==Personal life==
TJ tends to be a homebody, but he enjoys playing tennis, going bowling, and visiting TopGolf and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.
==Gallery==
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Official website
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* TJ Jackson on Tumblr
Category:1986 births
Category:American actors
Category:American producers
Category:Hampton University alumni