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

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'' (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 ''

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'' (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

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. 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 ''

'' 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 than guest-starred as a celebrity team captain for the sixth season of 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

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and One Chance)

References

External links

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