Brandon T. Jackson
Biography
Brandon T. Jackson is an American performer who works as both an actor and a stand-up comic. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he attended West Bloomfield High School before heading to Los Angeles, where he began performing at the Laugh Factory and opened shows for Wayne Brady and Chris Tucker. His part as Junior in Roll Bounce brought him a Black Reel Award for Breakthrough Performance in 2006. On screen he has played Alpa Chino in Tropic Thunder (2008), Benny in Lottery Ticket (2010), Grover Underwood in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) and its follow-up Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013), and the teenage Trent Pierce in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011). Television work includes Wild 'n Out with Nick Cannon, where he was later a guest celebrity team captain, and the role of Roofie Jackson in Deadbeat from 2014 to 2016.
42years old
Turns 43 on March 7in 117 days
- Born Detroit
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Also credited as Brandon Timothy Jackson
Movie Career
- Films
- 19
- Career span
- 19 years2005 to 2024
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A change of course
Jackson moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue stand-up comedy and started performing at the Laugh Factory, where he opened for Wayne Brady and Chris Tucker.
Behind the award
Jackson played Junior in the film Roll Bounce, and that part won him the 2006 Black Reel Award for Breakthrough Performance.
Beyond film
In 2006, the Up Close and Personal Tour had Jackson as its host. Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana and Dem Franchize Boyz were among the acts on that tour.
Brandon T. Jackson movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief2010 Adventure, Family, Fantasyas Grover
IMDb rating 5.9218K votes
Most often with
John Whitesell directed two of these films. Steve Coogan appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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John WhitesellDirector, 2 films, 2011 to 2012
All films by John Whitesell
Also two films together10 more actors
- Tom CruiseTropic Thunder (2008) and Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)
- Bill HaderTropic Thunder (2008) and Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)
- Meagan GoodLove by the 10th Date (2017) and Roll Bounce (2005)
- Jay BaruchelTropic Thunder (2008) and Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)
- Alexandra DaddarioPercy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- Nicholas BraunThe Year of Spectacular Men (2017) and Get a Job (2016)
- Logan LermanPercy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- Jake AbelPercy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- Charlie MurphyLottery Ticket (2010) and Roll Bounce (2005)
- Shad MossLottery Ticket (2010) and Roll Bounce (2005)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Brandon T. Jackson's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$1.5 billion
11 of the 19 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 19 films: 11 worldwide figure; 1 us gross only; 2 never in cinemas; 5 figure not found.
- 11Worldwide figure
- 1US gross only
- 2Never in cinemas
- 5Figure not found
Top grosser
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 98% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$363M24.8% of the total
- 2$233M15.9% of the total
- 3$226M15.5% of the total
- 4$200M13.6% of the total
- 5$196M13.4% of the total
- 6$112M7.7% of the total
- 7$83M5.6% of the total
- 8$25M1.7% of the total
$26.3 millionfrom the other 3 films with a worldwide figure, 2% of the total
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2006 | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance | Roll Bounce | Won |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.