Craig Jackson (actor)

Craig Alan Jackson (born 30 October 1979), is a South African actor and voice artist.[1] He is best known for the roles in the television series Black Sails and Blood Drive.[2]

Craig Jackson
Born
Craig Alan Jackson

(1979-10-30) October 30, 1979
South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materSouth African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director, voice artist
Years active2002–present
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Career

In 2001, he graduated from South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art (Afda) with a BA Honours.[3] 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.[4]

In 2009, he worked as the production designer for the blockbuster American horror film The Unborn directed by David S. Goyer.[2] Meanwhile, he played the role 'Mr Wren' in the world's longest running stage play, Agatha Christie's Mousetrap.

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.[3] In August 2020, he starred in the comedy film Seriously Single co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela. It was released on July 31, 2020, on Netflix.[5]

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.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2003StanderTraffic Jam Cop
2009The Unborn—Production designer
2009District 9MNU Guard
2020Seriously SingleNick
2022Silverton SiegePriest

Television
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013DonkerlandEnglish Officer
2014Kota Life CrisisGaylard
2015–2017Black SailsAugustus Featherstone24 episodes
2017Blood DriveCliff4 episodes
2018OriginVolunteer Ed
2020GrantGeneral Henry Halleck2 episodes
2020InconceivableDavid Stein4 episodes[6]
20231923 Merchant Marine2 episodes

References
  1. "Craig Jackson: Actor, Voice artist". Artist Connection. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. "Craig Jackson: ACTOR, PRODUCTION DESIGNER, DIRECTOR". Artist Connection. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  3. "Craig Jackson: Full / Real Name: Craig Alan Jackson". tvsa. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  4. "Craig Jackson". ESAT. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  5. "Seriously Single Romantic Comedy Premieres on Netflix On 31st July, 2020". Myhearld Magazine. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  6. "M-Net adds new local drama Inconceivable to its line-up". news24. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
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