Jackson Hurst Biography

Fast Facts

• Majored in economics and Spanish at Baylor University in his native Texas
• Prior to acting, he worked in Mexico for a trucking company and later as a financier in Houston
• Quote: "[On his transition to acting] "I decided the smart route would be to pursue academics and get my business degree and if I still couldn't stay away from acting, then I would pursue it․""
• Quote: "As a struggling actor, the toughest thing is constantly keeping confidence in yourself and to push forward even though you know that you may not be able to pay the bills․"
• Finally left her career in finance after landing a lead role in 2007's "The Mist"