Brandon T. Jackson Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for a Black Reel in 2008 as Best Supporting Actor for "Tropic Thunder․"
• Nominated for a Black Reel in 2011 as Best Supporting Actor for "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief․"
• Winner of a Black Reel in 2006 as Best Breakthrough Performance for "Roll Bounce․"
• As a young teenager, he performed stand-up for local school shows and community projects such as the Motor City Youth Festival
• Has been cast as an extra in movies such as "Ali," "Bowling for Columbine" and "8 Mile․"
• In the early 2000s, he began getting calls to open up and work for comedians such as Chris Tucker and Wayne Brady
• Was an intern at local Detroit radio station 93․1 FM and was a guest host at 105․9 FM
• Known for his roles in "Roll Bounce," "Tropic Thunder," "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief," "Lottery Ticket" and "Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son․"
• Comedic inspiration comes from comedians such as Sinbad, Martin Lawrence and Chris Rock
• Both of his parents are pastors at the same church