Tom Jackson (actor) facts for kids

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Born	Thomas Dale Jackson (1948-10-27) 27 October 1948 (age 76) One Arrow First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupation	Actor, singer
Years active	1985–present

Thomas Dale Jackson, also known as Tom Jackson, is a famous Canadian actor and singer. He was born on October 27, 1948. For 18 years, he created and starred in a special series of Christmas concerts called the Huron Carole. He also served as the leader (Chancellor) of Trent University from 2009 to 2013. You might know him from his roles as Billy Twofeathers on Shining Time Station or Peter Kenidi on North of 60.

Tom Jackson's Early Life and Acting Career

Tom Jackson was born on the One Arrow First Nation reserve in Saskatchewan, near a place called Batoche. His mother, Rose, was Cree, and his father, Marshall, was English. When Tom was seven, his family moved to Namao, Alberta. Later, at age fourteen, they moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba. A year after that, he left high school and lived on the streets for several years.

As an actor, Tom Jackson has been in many TV shows. He played Billy Twofeathers on Shining Time Station, where his character first appeared in a Halloween episode. He also played Peter Kenidi on North of 60. Tom even made a special appearance on Star Trek: The Next Generation in an episode called "Journey's End". Some of his movies include Loyalties and The Diviners. In 1999, he starred in Grizzly Falls, and in 2007, he was in the movie Skinwalkers. More recently, he appeared in the 2023 TV series Sullivan's Crossing.

Besides acting, Tom Jackson has also released several albums. His music is a mix of country and folk styles.

Where Tom Jackson Lives Now

Tom Jackson currently lives in Port Hope, Ontario with his family.

Tom Jackson's Charitable Work

Tom Jackson is very well-known for his charitable work. A philanthropist is someone who helps others, often by giving money or time to good causes.

He started an annual series of Christmas concerts called the Huron Carole. Tom Jackson and many other Canadian singers and performers would travel across the country each year. They raised money for the Canadian Association of Food Banks, which helps people get food. An album of Christmas songs was released with the tour every year and became very popular in Canada. After 17 years, Tom decided to end the Huron Carole. In its place, he launched a new tour called Singing for Supper in 2005. This tour visited smaller communities across Canada, raising money and collecting food donations during the Christmas season.

After one of his co-stars from North of 60, Mervin Good Eagle, passed away in 1996, Tom started another special tour called the Dreamcatcher Tour.

In 1997, when his hometown was facing a huge flood, Tom helped organize concerts across Canada. These concerts raised money to help people affected by the flood.

Awards and Honours for Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson has received many awards and honours for his amazing work throughout his life.

In 2000, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest honours a Canadian citizen can receive. He was later promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in 2020. He has also been nominated for important music awards like the Juno Awards and TV awards like the Gemini Awards.

Several Canadian universities have given him special honorary degrees. These include the University of Calgary, Trent University, the University of Lethbridge, and Carleton University. In 2007, he received the Humanitarian Award at the Juno Awards because of all his charitable efforts.

In May 2014, Tom Jackson received a Governor General's Performing Arts Award. This award recognized his lifelong contributions to Canadian broadcasting, which includes his work in TV and music. At the awards ceremony, Tom performed one of his own songs.

On April 14, 2009, Tom Jackson was chosen as the tenth Chancellor for Trent University. He held this important position until 2013.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of the TV shows and movies Tom Jackson has been in:

Discography (Music Albums)

Here are some of the music albums Tom Jackson has released:

Images for kids

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  Ribbon for the Companion of the Order of Canada

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  Ribbon for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal

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  Ribbon for the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal

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  Ribbon for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

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  Ribbon for the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal

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  Ribbon for the Alberta Centennial Medal

See also

In Spanish: Tom Jackson (actor) para niños

• Indigenous Canadian personalities