American actor Brandon Jackson is called one of the most gifted young performers in the United States. The young artist not only starred in the films "Tooth Fairy", "Soldiers of Failure", in a fantasy series about Percy Jackson, "Lottery Ticket", "Big Mommies: A Son is Like a Father", but also declared himself as a screenwriter, producer, stand-up comedian.
Royal Bozeman, the grandfather of the future celebrity, was called a child prodigy. He chose a religious career, becoming a preacher. Jackson's parents also chose the pastoral path for themselves. Despite this, Brandon Timothy most often appears in comedy films. However, with no less success he starred in thrillers and fantasy projects.
Choosing your life's work
The biography of the future actor began in 1984. He was born on March 7 in Detroit, in a family where 6 children already grew up. Bishop's father Wayne Jackson served as bishop. He became famous after the publication of the book "Miracles Happen". Mother Yvonne Beverly was the senior pastor.
The boy grew up as an ordinary child. Brandon attended West Bloomfield School. After graduating from the course, the guy decided to continue his education in Los Angeles. However, he did not go to university, but began a career as a comedian in a comedy club. There he met the already famous comedian actors Chris Tucker and Wayne Brady.
In 2001, the talented comedian began his artistic career. He was invited to appear in Nikita Blues. In the film, Brandon played Tyrone. Then in 2002 there were works in the films "Ali", "Bowling for Columbine" and "8 Mile". But the roles were so small that the performer was not even mentioned in the credits. More prominent was the role of Deshawn in "Big Stan".
However, luck turned to the artist after being invited to the picture “Soldiers of Failure” in 2007. He reincarnated as one of the main characters, Alpa (Alpha) Chino, a rap star.
Bright glory
According to the plot, on the set of an expensive picture, the operators do not have time to shoot a stunt explosion. The director decides to drop a group of underdog actors into the jungle. There secretly installed hidden cameras and equipment for special effects for spoiled stars who are not adapted to such conditions. It was decided to shoot the picture in the genre of a reality show. Everyone gets a map, they are told the arrangement of the scenes in order to get to the helicopter without any problems.
But from the start, things don't go according to plan. The actors find themselves on the territory of drug dealers, are captured by bandits, and they organize a raid on a drug factory. Pursued by those who came to their senses after an unexpected attack, thugs pursue the artists. However, they manage to fight back and still take off, despite all attempts to resist the departure from the island.
A film is being edited on the basis of the materials filmed by cameras. He receives several Oscars. Among them is a statuette for the best male role.
In the crime thriller Fast and Furious 4, Jackson played a BMW driver in 2008. And then took part in the filming of the film Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. He reincarnated as the best friend of the protagonist, the satyr Grover Underwood.
Successful work
The action begins with the moment when a troubled teenager Percy in a dream meets future best friend Grover. He warns the boy and his mother about the danger. While trying to hide, Jackson and the satyr who came to their aid end up in Camp Half-Blood.
There Percy learns that he is a descendant of one of the gods. And all those around him are endowed with superpowers. Percy learns that Poseidon was his father, an enemy is hiding in the camp, who wants the death of everyone present. Zeus invites Percy to find the lightning he lost, promising otherwise to start a war with Poseidon.
In the company of friends, including Grover, Jackson hit the road. After numerous adventures, the team returns victorious. The painting in the genre of modern urban fantasy was successful.
At the same time filming of the comedy "Lottery Ticket" based on real events took place. In it, Jackson again got one of the leading roles - the hero Benny. In the story, a teenager wins a huge amount in the lottery. But he can receive money only three days after the drawing. It is not easy for a guy to survive this time: others already know about the profit.
Future plans
The hero of the artist in the next film "The Tooth Fairy" in 2010 was the supporting character Duke. The hockey player who prefers a tough game gets the nickname that gave the name to the picture. Derek Thompson doesn't believe in miracles and makes these kids very upset. The real fairies, upset by his position, decide to make the stubborn person like them for a week. The player who did not believe in tooth fairies is forced to sneak into the bedrooms of the kids and leave them gifts for the lost milk teeth. At the same time, he tries to mend relations with Randy and Tess, upset by his confessions.
A friendship is struck between Derek and his assistant Tracy, born without wings, and therefore deprived of prospects for promotion. Derek is gradually changing, becoming kinder. After the punishment, the fairies decide to release the hockey player from work and hand the post to Tracy. At the new match with Thompson's participation, the Main Fairy is also present, who understands that their company clearly lacks such a bright character, everyone will miss him.
In the crime comedy 2011 "Big Mommies: A Son as a Father", the hero of the actor was Trent Pierce, one of the main characters. In 2013, the sequel to the adventures of Percy Jackson, entitled "Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters", was released. The picture consisted of a considerable number of funny scenes. Having won fame as a promising comedian, Brandon decided to try his hand at a different genre.
He starred as Della Richards on the 2017 thriller The Haunting of Eloise. Despite the mixed reviews from critics, the picture did not go unnoticed. Jackson also received positive reviews from viewers for his work.
The actor prefers not to tell anything about his personal life. He is actively filming, remaining one of the most sought-after artists. However, whether he already has a wife is unknown even to the most ardent fans.
