Craig Jackson (actor)

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Craig Jackson
Born
Craig Alan Jackson

(1979-10-30) 30 October 1979 (age 44)
Nationality South African
Alma mater South 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)

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]

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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.[ citation needed ]

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 31 July 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.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2003StanderTraffic Jam Cop
2009 The Unborn Production designer
2009District 9MNU Guard
2020 Seriously Single Nick
2022 Silverton Siege Priest

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013DonkerlandEnglish Officer
2014Kota Life CrisisGaylard
2015–2017 Black Sails Augustus Featherstone24 episodes
2017 Blood Drive Cliff4 episodes
2018OriginVolunteer Ed
2020 Grant General Henry Halleck 2 episodes
2020InconceivableDavid Stein4 episodes [6]
2023 1923 Merchant Marine2 episodes

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References

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