Craig Jackson (actor)
{{short description|South African actor}}
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| birth_name = Craig Alan Jackson
| birth_place = South Africa
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| nationality = South African
| alma_mater = South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art
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| height = 1.75 m
| years_active = 2002–present
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| occupation = Actor, producer, director, voice artist
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Craig Alan Jackson (born 30 October 1979), is a South African actor and voice artist.{{cite web | url=http://www.artistconnection.co.za/controller/artist/17| title=Craig Jackson: Actor, Voice artist | publisher=Artist Connection | access-date=12 November 2020}} He is best known for the roles in the television series Black Sails and Blood Drive.{{cite web | url=https://mubi.com/cast/craig-jackson| title=Craig Jackson: ACTOR, PRODUCTION DESIGNER, DIRECTOR | publisher=Artist Connection | access-date=12 November 2020}}
Career
In 2001, he graduated from South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art (Afda) with a BA Honours.{{cite web | url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=16395#:~:text=Craig%20Jackson%20is%20a%20South,Honours%20majoring%20in%20Live%20Performance.| title=Craig Jackson: Full / Real Name: Craig Alan Jackson | publisher=tvsa | access-date=12 November 2020}} He became the MNET Student of the year and AFDA's Best Actor for 3 years. In the same year, he produced and performed in Got It Maid!. Some of his popular stage plays include Goya (2002), It's Funny When You're Dead, Who Digs Who!, Playboys.{{cite web | url=https://esat.sun.ac.za/index.php/Craig_Jackson| title=Craig Jackson | publisher=ESAT | access-date=12 November 2020}}
In 2009, he worked as the production designer for the blockbuster American horror film The Unborn directed by David S. Goyer. Meanwhile, he played the role 'Mr Wren' in the world's longest running stage play, Agatha Christie's Mousetrap.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
In 2014, he played the role 'Cliff' in SYFY's Grindhouse series, Blood Drive. He has also appeared in the feature films Stander and District 9. In August 2020, he starred in the comedy film Seriously Single co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela. It was released on 31 July 2020, on Netflix.{{cite web|url=http://myheraldmagazine.com/seriously-single-romantic-comedy-premieres-on-netflix-on-31st-july-2020/|title=Seriously Single Romantic Comedy Premieres on Netflix On 31st July, 2020|work=Myhearld Magazine|date=17 July 2020|access-date=31 July 2020}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
His most popular role came through the international STARZ television series, Black Sails. He played the role of Mr. Augustus Featherstone, Quartermaster of the Colonial Dawn under Jack Rackham. He joined the show in the second season and stayed through the fourth and final season.{{fact|date=December 2023}}
Filmography
=Film=
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Stander | Traffic Jam Cop | ||
| 2009 | The Unborn | {{N/A}} | Production designer | |
| 2009 | District 9 | MNU Guard | ||
| 2020 | Seriously Single | Nick | ||
| 2022 | Silverton Siege | Priest | ||
| 2025 | Novocaine | Nigel |
=Television=
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Donkerland | English Officer | ||
| 2014 | Kota Life Crisis | Gaylard | ||
| 2015–2017 | Black Sails | Augustus Featherstone | 24 episodes | |
| 2017 | Blood Drive | Cliff | 4 episodes | |
| 2018 | Origin | Volunteer Ed | ||
| 2020 | Grant | General Henry Halleck | 2 episodes | |
| 2020 | Inconceivable | David Stein | 4 episodes | {{cite web | url=https://www.news24.com/channel/tv/news/m-net-adds-new-local-drama-inconceivable-to-its-line-up-20200727| title=M-Net adds new local drama Inconceivable to its line-up | publisher=news24 | access-date=12 November 2020}} |
| 2023 | 1923 | Merchant Marine | 2 episodes |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|nm2245875}}
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Category:South African male film actors