Marc Evan Jackson facts for kids
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Marc Evan Jackson
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Jackson in 2012
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| Born | August 21, 1970 Buffalo, New York, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Calvin University |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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Beth Hagenlocker
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Marc Evan Jackson (born August 21, 1970) is a talented American comedian and actor. He is known for playing many memorable characters on TV. You might recognize him as Kevin Cozner in Brooklyn Nine-Nine or Shawn in The Good Place. He also voices Bradford Buzzard in the Disney series DuckTales. Marc Evan Jackson also hosts podcasts for some of his popular shows.
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Early Life and School
Marc Evan Jackson was born on August 21, 1970, in Buffalo, New York. He grew up nearby in Amherst, New York, with his brother and sister.
He finished high school in 1988. Then, he went to Calvin College and graduated in 1992. He studied philosophy and also took classes in political science and environmental studies. While in college, he enjoyed being in school plays.
Before becoming an actor, Marc worked on boats during his summers. After college, he spent a few years working on large sailing ships called schooners. He also worked at a radio station in Michigan, hosting a morning show.
Career Highlights
Starting in Improv and Acting
Marc Evan Jackson began his acting journey with an improv group called River City Improv. Improv is a type of theater where actors make up scenes on the spot. He later joined a famous comedy theater called The Second City Detroit in 1998.
In 2001, Marc moved to Los Angeles. He taught improv at Second City Hollywood. He also joined an improv group called "The 313" in 2003. This group was named after Detroit's area code. Many of its members were from Detroit, including famous comedians like Keegan-Michael Key. The 313 still performs at comedy festivals today.
Marc became a part of Thrilling Adventure Hour, a popular live stage show and podcast. He played a main character named Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars. He also appeared in the movie Drones.
He has also worked with comedian Carrie Clifford. They play funny characters who try stand-up comedy for the first time. They have appeared on TV shows like Last Comic Standing.
Marc has been in many TV shows. He played attorney Trevor Nelsson in Parks and Recreation. Later, he became a regular on Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Kevin Cozner. He also played Shawn, a supervisor from the Bad Place, in The Good Place. Marc hosted podcasts for both The Good Place and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, where he interviewed the cast and crew.
Voice Acting Work
Marc Evan Jackson is also well-known for his voice acting. He has lent his voice to animated shows and movies. For example, he voiced characters in the radio series Adventures in Odyssey.
He also voiced Bradford Buzzard and other characters in the animated Disney series DuckTales. In 2020, he voiced Agent Trout in We Bare Bears: The Movie. He has also done voice work for shows like American Dad! and Star Trek: Lower Decks.
Appearing in Commercials
You might have seen Marc Evan Jackson in many national commercials. He has appeared in ads for companies like Farmers Insurance, Sears, and AT&T.
Personal Life
Marc Evan Jackson married Beth Hagenlocker, who is a veterinarian, on April 27, 2002. They live in Venice, Los Angeles, with their cats.
Marc is often seen wearing a bow tie. He wears them both when playing characters like Sparks Nevada and in his everyday life.
Helping Others
Marc Evan Jackson is involved in charity work. He helped start the Detroit Creativity Project. This group teaches improv to students in Detroit public schools. The goal is to help them improve their communication skills. This project was inspired by the mayor of Detroit.
Marc and his wife also support 826LA. This non-profit organization helps young people with their writing skills. Marc often takes part in events for this group.
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