Brandon T. Jackson
Actor
42 years (Mar 7, 1984)Detroit, Michigan, USA
Known for
An American actor and comedian from Detroit, Michigan, who blends stand-up energy with screen charisma. He stole scenes as the rapper-turned-actor Alpa Chino in the Hollywood satire 'Tropic Thunder' (2008), then took a leading role as the satyr Grover in the fantasy adventures 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief' (2010) and 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters' (2013). A comic performer with quick timing and likable warmth, he moves between family franchises and broad comedy with ease.
Brandon T. Jackson
Actor
Known for
An American actor and comedian from Detroit, Michigan, who blends stand-up energy with screen charisma. He stole scenes as the rapper-turned-actor Alpa Chino in the Hollywood satire 'Tropic Thunder' (2008), then took a leading role as the satyr Grover in the fantasy adventures 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief' (2010) and 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters' (2013). A comic performer with quick timing and likable warmth, he moves between family franchises and broad comedy with ease.
Movies: 25 titles
Plays Grover Underwood
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
2010
Plays Target Tech
The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008
Plays Deshawn
Big Stan
2007
Plays Alpa Chino
Tropic Thunder
2008
Plays Trent / Charmaine
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
2011
Plays Grover Underwood
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
2013
Plays Duke
Tooth Fairy
2010
Plays Luke
Get a Job
2016
Plays Benny
Lottery Ticket
2010
Plays Alan
Thunderstruck
2012
Plays Junior
Roll Bounce
2005
Plays El Rey MC
This Christmas
2007
Plays Sam
I'm Beginning To See the Light
2024
Plays Tower
Operation: Endgame
2010
Plays Dell Richards
Eloise
2016
Plays Logan
The Year of Spectacular Men
2018
Plays BMW Driver
Fast & Furious
2009
Plays Dick
Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
2018
Plays Lil One
Days of Wrath
2008
TV Shows: 6 titles
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Trap City
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The Family Business: New Orleans
Marquis Duncan · 8 episodes
2025–
Trap City
DeShawn
2024
I'm Beginning To See the Light
Sam
2024
BoJack Horseman
Corduroy Jackson Jackson (voice)
2019Season 6
Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
Dick
2018
The Year of Spectacular Men
Logan
2018
A Talent For Trouble
Niles Wellington
2018
Eloise
Dell Richards
2016
Get a Job
Luke
2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brandon T. Jackson and where are they from?
Brandon T. Jackson is 42 years old, born on March 7, 1984 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Brandon T. Jackson?
Brandon T. Jackson is best known for roles in Fast & Furious, 8 Mile, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
How many movies has Brandon T. Jackson been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Brandon T. Jackson has appeared in 25 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Brandon T. Jackson's first movie?
The career of Brandon T. Jackson began with Nikita Blues (2001).
What is Brandon T. Jackson's most recent movie or series?
Brandon T. Jackson's most recent release is The Family Business: New Orleans, which premiered on January 23, 2025.
What TV shows has Brandon T. Jackson appeared in?
On television, Brandon T. Jackson has appeared in BoJack Horseman, Californication, Raising Hope, Conan.
Brandon T. Jackson
1984-03-07 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brandon Timothy Jackson (born March 7, 1984) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his supporting roles in the Hollywood films Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Tropic Thunder, Lottery Ticket, Roll Bounce, Tooth Fairy, and a leading role in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. He's also known for his TV roles as Ben Robinson on Mr. Robinson and Roofie Jackson on Deadbeat.