Jackson Hurst
Birth Name:
Jackson Ryan Hurst
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor
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"
Awards
- 2019OFTA Television Award - Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated