A native of Detroit, MI, and the son of Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, Brandon T. Jackson developed an affinity and a knack for comedic antics early in life -- which reportedly helped him survive the monotony and boredom of school and ultimately convinced him to pursue a career as a standup comic-cum-actor. He parlayed his ambition into a series of behind-the-mike routines at local community and church events (including the Motor City Youth Festival), then accepted a role in the teen-oriented urban drama Nikita Blues (which, not coincidentally, was executive produced by his father), and in the early 2000s moved to Los Angeles, essaying a series of bit parts in A-list features including Ali (2001), 8 Mile (2002), and Roll Bounce (2005). Jackson subsequently rose to supporting billing with his turn in the filmmaking-themed farce Tropic Thunder (2008), starring Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, and Ben Stiller, and directed by Stiller.
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Get a Job
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2013 | NOT YET RELEASED | ||
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Lottery Ticket
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2010 | |||
Operation: Endgame
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2010 | |||
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2010 | |||
Tooth Fairy
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2010 | |||
Fast & Furious
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2009 | |||
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2008 | |||
Tropic Thunder
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2008 | |||
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Cuttin' Da Mustard
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2007 | |||
Roll Bounce
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2005 | |||
8 Mile
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2002 | |||
Bowling For Columbine
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2002 | |||
Ali
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2001 | |||
Nikita Blues
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2000 |
