Skai Jackson
Skai Jackson, born in New York City in 2002, is an American actress who grew up on the Disney Channel. She played the sassy Zuri Ross in the sitcom Jessie from 2011 and reprised the role in the spin-off Bunk d, becoming one of the network s recognisable young leads of the decade. Beyond acting she has made her mark as a social-media personality and outspoken advocate on youth issues. She competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2020 and has continued transitioning to adult-oriented work.
Skai Jackson
13 Movies
12 Series
Skai Jackson, born in New York City in 2002, is an American actress who grew up on the Disney Channel. She played the sassy Zuri Ross in the sitcom Jessie from 2011 and reprised the role in the spin-off Bunk d, becoming one of the network s recognisable young leads of the decade. Beyond acting she has made her mark as a social-media personality and outspoken advocate on youth issues. She competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2020 and has continued transitioning to adult-oriented work.
Movies
Plays Kicking Girl
The Smurfs
2011
Plays Museum Little Girl #1
The Rebound
2009
Plays Gloria Grant
Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts
2019
Plays Library Girl #1
Arthur
2011
Plays Gloria
Marvel Rising: Battle of the Bands
2019
Plays Patty Tolliver
The Man in the White Van
2024
Plays Gloria Grant (voice)
Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri
2019
Plays Daisy
Sheroes
2023
Plays Destiny (Age 3)
Liberty Kid
2007
Plays Young Keke
Big Boss
2023
Plays Summer (voice)
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday
2020
Plays Little Fish (voice)
Bubble Guppies
2012
TV Shows
Plays Zuri Ross
Jessie
2011
Plays Zuri Ross
BUNK'D: Learning the Ropes
2015
Plays Summer (voice)
Dragons: Rescue Riders
2019
Plays Summer (voice)
Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky
2021
Plays Little Fish (voice)
Bubble Guppies
2011
Plays Gloria Grant (voice)
Marvel Rising: Initiation
2018
Plays Maddie Phillips
Royal Pains
2009
Plays Zuri Ross
K.C. Undercover
2015
Plays Zuri Ross (voice)
Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man
2012
Plays Zuri Ross
Austin & Ally
2011
Plays Ceecee
A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Plays Zuri Ross
Good Luck Charlie
2010
Latest Trailers
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The Man in the White Van
Full Filmography
The Man in the White Van
Patty Tolliver
2024
Film
Sheroes
Daisy
2023
Film
Big Boss
Young Keke
2023
Film
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Ceecee · 1 episode
2021
TV
Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky
Summer (voice) · 24 episodes
2021–
TV
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday
Summer (voice)
2020
Film
Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri
Gloria Grant (voice)
2019
Film
Dragons: Rescue Riders
Summer (voice) · 26 episodes
2019–
TV
Marvel Rising: Battle of the Bands
Gloria
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Skai Jackson and where are they from?
Skai Jackson is 24 years old, born on April 8, 2002 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Skai Jackson?
Skai Jackson is best known for roles in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, The Smurfs, The Rebound.
How many movies has Skai Jackson been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Skai Jackson has appeared in 13 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Skai Jackson's first movie?
The career of Skai Jackson began with Liberty Kid (2007).
What is Skai Jackson's most recent movie or series?
Skai Jackson's most recent release is Streamer University, which premiered on May 22, 2025.
What TV shows has Skai Jackson appeared in?
On television, Skai Jackson has appeared in Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessie, Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, Good Luck Charlie.
Skai Jackson
2002-04-08 · New York City, New York, USA
Skai Jackson (born April 8, 2002) is an American actress best known for portraying the role of Zuri Ross in the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie (2011–2015), which she subsequently reprised in its sequel Bunk'd (2015–2018).
Jackson began acting at the age of five, making her debut in the film Liberty Kid (2007). She has provided the voice of Glory Grant across the Marvel Rising series (2018–2019) and voiced Summer in the animated series DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders (2019–2022). In 2019, Jackson released her debut book, Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback. The following year, she was a semi-finalist on the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars.