About Brandon T. Jackson
Brandon T. Jackson (born Brandon Timothy Jackson, March 7, 1984) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is the son of pastors and attended West Bloomfield High School before moving to Los Angeles to pursue stand-up comedy, starting at the Laugh Factory and opening for Wayne Brady and Chris Tucker. His role as Junior in the film Roll Bounce won him the 2006 Black Reel Award for Breakthrough Performance. Jackson is known for his roles in films including Tropic Thunder, in which he played Alpa Chino, the Percy Jackson films as Grover Underwood, Lottery Ticket, and Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. He also appeared on television as Roofie Jackson in Deadbeat and was a cast member on Wild 'n Out with Nick Cannon.
Videos (8)
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1:48Brandon T Jackson Response to Will Smith Slaps Reporter (Slap City)
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2:52Brandon T Jackson - Broke Problems (Stand-Up Comedy)
582.7K views
3:17Brandon T Jackson - On the Road: Denver Ep1
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1:03Brandon T. Jackson "Spank Me Later"
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1:28GEDC College Commercial (Romeo ICDC Spoof)
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5:06Brandon T Jackson - On the Road: Baltimore & San Diego Ep2
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3:13Brandon T Jackson - New Moon Spoof "Dark Moon"
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4:48Brandon T Jackson - On the Road: Dallas Texas Ep3
4.4K viewsFrequently asked questions
Where did Brandon T. Jackson start doing stand-up?
After growing up in Detroit, Michigan, Jackson moved to Los Angeles to pursue stand-up, starting at the Laugh Factory and opening for Wayne Brady and Chris Tucker.
Who did Brandon T. Jackson play in Tropic Thunder?
In Tropic Thunder, Brandon T. Jackson played the character Alpa Chino, one of the film roles he is best known for.
What role did Brandon T. Jackson have in the Percy Jackson films?
Jackson played Grover Underwood in the Percy Jackson films, and his other film credits include Lottery Ticket and Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son.
What award did Brandon T. Jackson win for Roll Bounce?
His role as Junior in Roll Bounce won him the 2006 Black Reel Award for Breakthrough Performance.
What TV shows has Brandon T. Jackson appeared in?
On television he played Roofie Jackson in Deadbeat and was a cast member on Wild 'n Out with Nick Cannon.
When was Brandon T. Jackson born?
Brandon Timothy Jackson, known as Brandon T. Jackson, was born on March 7, 1984, in Detroit, Michigan.
