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Quick facts for kids Brandon T. Jackson
Jackson in 2012
Born	Brandon Timothy Jackson (1984-03-07) March 7, 1984 (age 41) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, comedian
Years active	1997–present
Children	4

Brandon Timothy Jackson (born March 7, 1984) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is famous for playing fun and memorable characters in popular movies. You might know him as the satyr Grover Underwood in the Percy Jackson movies or as Alpa Chino in the action-comedy Tropic Thunder.

Early Life and Family

Brandon T. Jackson was born in Detroit, Michigan. His family was very involved in their church community. His mother, Beverly Yvonne, is a pastor. His father, Bishop Wayne Timothy Jackson, is also a pastor and an author.

Jackson's grandfather on his mother's side, Royal Titus Bozeman, was a Pentecostal child preacher. Newspapers in Indiana even called him a "Boy Wonder" because he was so young and talented.

Acting and Comedy Career

After finishing high school at West Bloomfield High School, Jackson moved to Los Angeles. He wanted to become a stand-up comedian. He began performing at a famous comedy club called the Laugh Factory. He even got to open shows for famous comedians like Wayne Brady and Chris Tucker.

His big break in acting came with the 2005 movie Roll Bounce. For his role as "Junior," he won a 2006 Black Reel Award for Breakthrough Performance. This award helped start his successful movie career.

Jackson also worked on television. He was a cast member on the comedy show Wild 'n Out with Nick Cannon. He later returned as a celebrity team captain.

Famous Roles

Jackson in 2009

Throughout his career, Jackson has played many different characters in movies and TV shows.

Key Movie Roles

• Alpa Chino in Tropic Thunder (2008): A hilarious role in a star-studded action-comedy.
• Grover Underwood in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013): He played Percy Jackson's best friend and protector, a satyr (half-human, half-goat).
• Benny in Lottery Ticket (2010): He starred as the best friend of a young man who wins the lottery.
• Trent Pierce in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011): He played the stepson of an FBI agent who goes undercover.

Notable Television Work

• Deadbeat (2014–2015): He played Rufus "Roofie" Jones, the best friend of a man who can see ghosts.
• Mr. Robinson (2015): He had the main role of Ben Robinson, a musician who becomes a substitute teacher.
• BoJack Horseman (2015–2020): He was the voice of Corduroy Jackson-Jackson in this popular animated series.
• Historical Roasts (2019): He appeared as Barack Obama in an episode about Martin Luther King Jr..

Awards and Recognition

Jackson's acting has been recognized with several awards and nominations.

• In 2006, he won the Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for his role in Roll Bounce.
• In 2009, he was nominated for a Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor for Tropic Thunder.
• In 2011, he was nominated for another Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

Filmography

Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Brandon T. Jackson has been in.

Film

Television