Full Name: Jonathan Stevens Jackson
Birthday: May 11, 1982
Birthplace: Orlando, FL
Height: 5'7" (and growing by the second)
Hair Colour: Light Brown
Eyes: Blue Pets: Meow, Misty, Shadow, Smokey and Studmuffin-all cats. Favorite Color: blue Favorite TV Shows: Friends Favorite Classical Artist: Ludwig van Beethoven Favorite Food: Grill cheese sandwich And Most Important: Favorite Kind of Girl: Sincere. "I like a nice smile and a nice laugh. That tells you a lot about what the girl is like on the inside."
Jonathan Stevens Jackson was born in Orlando, Floridaon May 11, 1982. At six weeks of age, Jonathan movedto his father's boyhood home near Vancouver, Washington, with his dad, Ricky Lee, mom, Jeanine,older sister, Candice, and older brother, Richard. Jonathan has always enjoyed entertainment in manyforms including playing guitar and singing. When he was invited to perform at his dad's country musicconcert a few years aho, he was ready. The crowds loved him and he was hooked on performing. He has also done many comedy skits and impersonations oncable TV, at county fairs, and has performed invarious school and church Talent Shows. He's also enjoyed doing some studio recording. Balance continues to be a key in Jonathan's life. He is an outstanding athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball. He is also an excellent student. Other interests include fencing, horseback riding,rollerblading, Karate, and collecting movie memorabilia.
In 1991, Jonathan decided to try his hand at acting,and took classes at ABC Kids in Portland, Oregon. Jonathan loved it, did very well at it, and in 1993 when he had the opportunity to try out the Hollywood scene, he jumped at it. He caught on fast, and soon had done several national commercials. Next he landed a choice contract role as "Lucky" on ABC's General Hospital.
For actor Jonathan Jackson, the role of Lucky is choice."Lucky lives every boy's dream," Jonathan asserts. "He has loving parents, a baby sister, a loyal dog, and even a little bit of danger." In fact, his character has already been witness to shoot-outs and bombings in Port Charles. "Lucky loves adventure, but . . ." he allows, "with parents like Luke and Laura, he can't help but get into the action."
Jonathan has received three Daytime Emmy Award's for Outstanding Young Actor (1995, 1998, 1999) and was nominated in both 1996 and 1997 as well. In 1995, he also received a Soap Opera Award as Outstanding Child Actor, as well as The Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award in both 1995 and 1997 for his performance. Jonathan's talent and work ethic has earned him respect and acclaim from all who have worked with him.People magazine definitively summed up Jonathan by stating,"Jonathan Jackson can legitimately lay claim to the throne of James Dean."
Jonathan's feature film career thus far includes a starring role in the Hollywood Pictures.He's been a guest on several talk shows, and has been invited to many celebrity charity events. Jonathan has also enjoyed performing in live theater productions. Jonathan's faith, friends, and family will continueto help him keep his life in a healthy perspective,and his hard work, discipline, and dedication, as wellas his energy, winning smile, and special magic willcontinue to help him advance in the highly competitiveworld of professional acting.
Filmography
Smiling Suicide Club (2000) .... Toby
Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) (TV)
Deep End of the Ocean, The (1999) .... Vincent (age 16)
True Rights (1999) .... Charlie Vick
Legend of the Ruby Silver, The (1996) (TV) .... Matt Rainie
Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996) (TV) .... Rudy/Oliver ... aka Double Play (1996) (TV) (video title)
Camp Nowhere (1994) .... Morris "Mud" Himmel
"General Hospital" (1963) TV Series .... Lucky Spencer (1993-1999)
TV guest appearances
"Boy Meets World" (1993) playing "Ricky Ferris" in episode: "Honesty Night" (episode # 5.21) 4/24/1998
"Boy Meets World" (1993) playing "Ricky Ferris" in episode: "Starry Night" (episode # 5.20) 4/3/1998
Birthday: May 11, 1982