Introduction
Brandon Timothy Jackson (born March 7, 1984) is an American stand-up comedian, rapper, actor, and writer. He is known for his roles in the films Roll Bounce (2005), Tropic Thunder (2008), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Lottery Ticket (2010), Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011), and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013).
Background
Jackson was born in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Pentecostal child preacher 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 Laugh Factory, as well as opened for Wayne Brady and Chris Tucker. 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 The N channel. In 2006, Jackson hosted the "Up Close and Personal Tour," featuring Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana and Dem Franchize Boyz. He was also a cast member on the show Wild 'N Out with Nick Cannon, but he also guest starred as a celebrity team captain for the sixth season for the show. Jackson has also starred in the films Tropic Thunder, as Alpa Chino, Percy Jackson, as Grover Underwood and Lottery Ticket as Benny. He also played 17-year-old Trent Pierce in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (the sequel to Big Momma's House 2).
He also 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 Beverly Hills Cop TV series on CBS.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nikita Blues | Tyrone | |
| 2001 | Ali | Club Goer | Uncredited |
| 2002 | 8 Mile | Chin Tiki Club goer | Uncredited |
| 2005 | Envy | ||
| 2005 | Roll Bounce | Junior | Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance |
| 2005 | House of Grimm | ||
| 2007 | This Christmas | El Rey MC | |
| 2007 | Big Stan | Deshawn | |
| 2008 | Cuttin' da Mustard | Rolo | |
| 2008 | Tropic Thunder | Alpa Chino | Nominated - Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2008 | Days of Wrath | Lil 1 | |
| 2008 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Target Tech | |
| 2009 | Fast & Furious | Alex (BMW Driver) | |
| 2010 | Tooth Fairy | Duke | |
| 2010 | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Grover Underwood | Nominated - Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2010 | Rogue's Gallery | Tower | |
| 2010 | Operation: Endgame | Tower | |
| 2010 | Lottery Ticket | Benny | |
| 2011 | Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son | Trent Pierce / Charmaine Daisy Pierce | Replacing Jascha Washington Nominated—Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress (as Charmaine) |
| 2012 | Thunderstruck | Alan | |
| 2013 | Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters | Grover Underwood | |
| 2013 | Approaching Midnight | Corporal Artie AJ Culpepper | |
| 2015 | A Talent for Trouble | Niles Wellington | |
| 2016 | Get a Job | Luke | |
| 2017 | Eloise | Dell Richards |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Norm | Buster | 1 episode |
| 2001 | The Zeta Project | Blair, Jace | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Super Sweet 16: The Movie | Brian | Television film |
| 2011 | Raising Hope | Justin | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Californication | Hashtag | 3 episodes |
| 2014–2016 | Deadbeat | Rufus "Roofie" Jones | Main role |
| 2014 | Drunk History | Robert Smalls | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Wild 'N Out | Himself | Black Team Captain; 1 episode |
| 2015 | Mr. Robinson | Ben Robinson | Main role |
| 2015 | BoJack Horseman | Corduroy Jackson-Jackson | Cameos (season 2) |
Singles
- Imma Do It Big (featuring T-Pain and One Chance)