Brandon T. Jackson

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Actor • Comedian

Birth Name: Brandon Timothy Jackson

Birth Date: March 7, 1984

Age: 40 years old

Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan

A natural class clown, Brandon T. Jackson was destined for a career in comedy. The Detroit native participated avidly in local talent shows and performed during youth nights at his father's church. After graduating from West Bloomfield High School, Jackson moved to Hollywood to pursue stand-up comedy. During this time, in 2001 he found work as an extra in prominent films such as "Ali," "Bowling for Columbine," and "8 Mile." His comedy career began to take off: he performed at the Laugh Factory, opened for Wayne Brady and Chris Tucker, and gave a successful series of performances at New York City's "Showtime at the Apollo."

In 2005 he scored a supporting role in the comedy-drama "Roll Bounce." The following year, Jackson hosted the "Up Close and Personal Tour," which featured the likes of Chris Brown and Lil Wayne. In 2008 Jackson played a supporting role in Ben Stiller's explosive comedy "Tropic Thunder" alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black. He then landed a prominent leading role in 2011's crime comedy "Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son," the second sequel to 2000's "Big Momma's House." In the film, Lawrence once again played FBI agent Malcolm Turner and Jackson replaced Jascha Washington in the role of Trent, Malcolm's stepson.

Credits

I'm Beginning to See the Light

Actor
Sam
Movie
2024

Urban Eats & Treats

Guest
Show
2022

Historical Roasts

Guest Star
Barack Obama
Show
2019

Sister Circle

Guest
Talk
2017

Eloise

Actor
Dell Richards
Movie
2017

Love by the 10th Date

Actor
Dante
Movie
2017

The Year of Spectacular Men

Actor
Movie
2017

Izzy Gets the F... Across Town

Actor
Dick
Movie
2017

Living With FunnyStream

Self
Reality
2016

Super Bowl of Gospel 2016

Host
Show
2016

Get a Job

Actor
Luke
Movie
2016

Mr. RobinsonStream

Actor
Ben Robinson
Series
2015
19%

Hollywood Today Live

Guest
Show
2014

DeadbeatStream

Actor
Roofie
Series
2014

14 Days of Action TV

Self
Show
2013

The Real

Guest
Talk
2013

Hollywood Game Night

Guest
Game Show
2013

Approaching Midnight

Actor
Corporal Artie AJ Culpepper
Movie
2013

Percy Jackson: Sea of MonstersStream

Actor
Grover
Movie
2013
42%

Thunderstruck

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Alan
Movie
2012

Dish NationStream

Guest
Talk
2011

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like SonStream

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Trent/Charmaine
Movie
2011
5%

ConanStream

Guest
Talk
2010

Raising HopeStream

Guest Star
Series
2010
96%

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefStream

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Grover
Movie
2010
49%

Tooth FairyStream

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Duke
Movie
2010
17%

Lottery TicketStream

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Benny
Movie
2010
34%

Operation: Endgame

Actor
Tower
Movie
2010

Lopez Tonight

Guest
Show
2009

The Wanda Sykes Show

Guest
Talk
2009

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Guest
Talk
2009

The Bonnie Hunt Show

Guest
Talk
2008

The Wendy Williams Show

Guest
Talk
2008

Tropic ThunderStream

Actor
Alpa Chino
Movie
2008
82%

Days of Wrath

Actor
Lil 1
Movie
2008

CalifornicationStream

Guest Star
Series
2007
57%

Cuttin' da Mustard

Actor
Rolo
Movie
2006

Roll BounceStream

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Junior
Movie
2005
66%

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream

Guest
Talk
2003

Entertainers: With Byron Allen

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Show
1994