Mehcad Brooks
Actor
46 years (Oct 25, 1980)Austin, Texas, USA
Known for
An American actor from Austin, Texas, Mehcad Brooks is a tall, charismatic screen presence known for both television and action film. He drew notice on the series 'Desperate Housewives' (2004) and 'True Blood' (2008), then played Jimmy Olsen in 'Supergirl' (2015) before headlining as Jax in the video-game adaptation 'Mortal Kombat' (2021) and its coming sequel. Imposing and easygoing, he has moved between drama, romance and action. A capable leading and supporting player who brings warmth and physicality to a steadily building screen career.
Mehcad Brooks
Actor
Known for
An American actor from Austin, Texas, Mehcad Brooks is a tall, charismatic screen presence known for both television and action film. He drew notice on the series 'Desperate Housewives' (2004) and 'True Blood' (2008), then played Jimmy Olsen in 'Supergirl' (2015) before headlining as Jax in the video-game adaptation 'Mortal Kombat' (2021) and its coming sequel. Imposing and easygoing, he has moved between drama, romance and action. A capable leading and supporting player who brings warmth and physicality to a steadily building screen career.
Movies: 10 titles
Plays Jax Briggs
Mortal Kombat II
2026
Plays Specialist Ennis Long
In the Valley of Elah
2007
Plays Jax
Mortal Kombat
2021
Plays Harry Flournoy
Glory Road
2006
Producer
Plays Damien
Adulterers
2016
Plays Charlie
Nobody's Fool
2018
Plays Derek
About Last Night
2014
Plays Angelo Bembrey
Just Wright
2010
Plays Shannon
A Fall from Grace
2020
Plays Niles
Creature
2011
TV Shows: 17 titles
Plays Jimmy Olsen / Guardian
Supergirl
2015
Plays Jalen Shaw
Law & Order
1990
Plays Terrence King
Necessary Roughness
2011
Plays Matthew Applewhite
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Eggs
True Blood
2008
Plays Rolly Marks
My Generation
2010
Plays Jerome Wright
The Game
2006
Plays Malcolm Bennett
The Deep End
2010
Plays Marion Odin
And Just Like That…
2021
Plays Russell Clark
Boston Public
2000
Plays George Grumbeigh Jr.
Benched
2014
Plays Sam Jennings
Dollhouse
2009
Plays Justin Cotter
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Herman Lester
Cold Case
2003
Plays Jalen Shaw
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Plays Matt Tanner
Alcatraz
2012
Plays Big kid
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
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Mortal Kombat II
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Mortal Kombat II
Jax Briggs
2026
Law & Order
Jalen Shaw
2024Season 24
Law & Order
Jalen Shaw
2024Season 23
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Jalen Shaw
2022Season 3
Law & Order
Jalen Shaw
2022Season 22
And Just Like That…
Marion Odin
2021–
Mortal Kombat
Jax
2021
A Fall from Grace
Shannon
2020
Nobody's Fool
Charlie
2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mehcad Brooks and where are they from?
Mehcad Brooks is 46 years old, born on October 25, 1980 in Austin, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mehcad Brooks?
Mehcad Brooks is best known for roles in Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, In the Valley of Elah.
How many movies has Mehcad Brooks been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Mehcad Brooks has appeared in 10 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Mehcad Brooks's first movie?
The career of Mehcad Brooks began with Tiger Cruise (2004).
What is Mehcad Brooks's most recent movie or series?
Mehcad Brooks's most recent release is Mortal Kombat II, which premiered on May 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Mehcad Brooks appeared in?
On television, Mehcad Brooks has appeared in Malcolm in the Middle, Supergirl, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Desperate Housewives.
Mehcad Brooks
1980-10-25 · Austin, Texas, USA
Mehcad Jason McKinley Brooks (born October 25, 1980) is an American actor and former fashion model. He is known for his roles as NYPD Detective Jalen Shaw on NBC's Law & Order (2022-), James "Jimmy" Olsen / Guardian on the CBS/The CW series Supergirl, Terrance "TK" King in the USA series Necessary Roughness (2011-2013), "Eggs" Benedict Talley on HBO's True Blood, Jerome on The Game, and Matthew Applewhite on the second season of ABC's Desperate Housewives.