Brandon Timothy Jackson (born March 7, 1984) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is known for his roles in the films '' Roll Bounce'' (2005), ''

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'' (2008), '' Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief'' (2010), ''

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'' (2010), '' Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son'' (2011), '' Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters'' (2013), and Roofie Jackson in '' Deadbeat'' (2014–2016).

Background

Jackson was born in

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. His mother, Beverly Yvonne, is a pastor. His father, Bishop Wayne Timothy Jackson, is the senior pastor of Great Faith Ministries International, and author of the book ''Miracles Do Happen: The Power and Place of Miracles as a Sign to the World''. His maternal grandfather, Royal Titus Bozeman, was a

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named a "Boy Wonder" by Indiana newspapers.

Career

Jackson attended West Bloomfield High School. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue stand-up comedy and started at the

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, as well as opened for

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and

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. His role as Junior in the film '' Roll Bounce'' won him the 2006 Black Reel Award for Breakthrough Performance. He hosted one episode of the ''Brandon T. Jackson Show'' on

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channel. In 2006, Jackson hosted the Up Close and Personal Tour, featuring

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and

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. He was a cast member on the show ''

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'' with

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, and then guest-starred as a celebrity team captain for the sixth season for the show. Jackson starred in the films ''

'' as Alpa Chino, ''

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'' as Grover Underwood and ''

'' as Benny. He played 17-year-old Trent Pierce in '' Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son'' (the sequel to ''

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''). He had a cameo in 'The Glee Project' season 2 video 'Here I Go Again' and can be seen when Maxfield gives him a flyer. In 2013, he played Axel Foley's son in an unaired pilot for a ''

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'' TV series.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

Singles

* ''Imma Do It Big'' (featuring T-Pain and One Chance)

References

External links

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