_Jonathan
Jackson_
Simple
Facts:
Full
Name: Jonathan Stevens Jackson
Nickname:
JJ
DOB:
May 11, 1982
POB:
Orlando, FL
Current
residence/s: Battle
Ground, Washington, & Burbank, CA
Height:
5'7" - 6'
Weight:
120 lbs. (estimated)
Eyes:
Beautifully Blue
Hair:
Brownish Blond
Astrolgical
Sign: Taurus
(click the pic to know more about Taurus men)
Parents:
Richard, Sr. & Jeanine
Siblings:
Older Sis: Candice
Older Bro: Richard
Lee
Pets:
4 cats in WA (Misty, Meow, Smokey, Shadow)
& 1 cat in CA (Studmuffin)
Favorite
Food: Mexican
Food, Grilled cheese sandwich
Favorite
Car: Porsche
Favorite
Music Groups: U2,
REM
Favorite
TV Show: Friends
Favorite
Subjects: Math and history
Favorite
Actors: Christian Slater and Daniel Day Lewis
/ Meg Ryan, etc.
Favorite
Hobbies: Horse-back riding, music, fencing,
writing, sports
Biggest
Hate: Being struck in traffic
Appearances:
-
Various commercials
Movies:
Free Willy (1993) * He was an extra
Camp Nowhere (1994)
Legend of the Ruby Silver (1996)
The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996)
Boy Meets World (guest appearance, April 1998)
The Deep End of the Ocean (1999)
General Hospital (1993-1999)
Smiling Suicide Club (2000) TV -
Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000)
True Rights (?)
Awards:
-
1994 Soap Opera Digest Outstanding Child Actor
Award
-
1995 Daytime Emmy for Best Younger Actor in
a Drama Series
-
1995 Daytime Emmy Nomination for Best Younger
Actor in a Drama Series
-
1996 Hollywood Reporter Youngstar Award for
Best Younger Actor in a Drama Series
-
1996 Daytime Emmy Nomination for Best Younger
Actor in a Drama Series
-
1997 Hollywood Reporter Youngstar Award for
Best Younger Actor in a Drama Series
-
1997 Daytime Emmy Nomination for Best Younger
Actor in a Drama Series
-
1998 Daytime Emmy Nomination for Best Younger
Actor in a Drama Series
-
1998 Daytime Emmy for Best Younger Actor in
a Drama Series
-
1998 Hollywood Reporter Youngstar Awards for
Best Younger Actor in a Drama Series
-
1999 Soap Opera Digest Award Nomination for
Best Younger Actor
-
1999 Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Younger
Actor
-
1999 Daytime Emmy Nomination for Best Younger
Actor in a Drama Series
-
1999 Daytime Emmy for Best Younger Actor in
a Drama Series
Trivia:
Jonathan is in a band called Scarlet Road.
He plays with his dad, uncle, and brother. They have an album out, called
Clash. Their new one, God Candy is out right now - But not
commercially, I heard that they albums will only be available via Jonathan's
Official Fan Club.
Also,
Jonathan's going to college at the tender age of 17! He's smart, yes he
is.
Fun
fact: Jonathan plays (well, used to play)
Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, son of the most famous soap couple
ever, Luke and Laura!
He's
also involved with The Bracelet,
which lets AIDS-infected people feel free to open up with their feelings
with their condition.
Q
& A:
The world would
be much better place if: "People
cared a little bit more"
When I want to
be alone, I go: "Outside to walk
around"
My mother always
tells me: "To be myself
"
It would be an
absolute nightmare if I had to: "Never
go anywhere else and live in Los Angeles forever"
The perfect girl
for me would have: "Lots of personality.
And a great smile"
What does Jonathan
like in a girls: Jonathan would
be into a girl with a nice smile-but basically, he'd tell ya' "just be
real!" He likes a girl who can be herself.
The greatest
risk I've taken: "I almost bungee
jumped, but I chickened out! I haven't done much daring stuff. I'm kind
of more conservative in that area"
The most pressing
issue facing young people today is: "Being
yourself and being secure at who you are and finding your place in life.
When you're young, you sometimes have to switch around
a little before you figure it out"
If I couldn't
be an actor I'd be: "Probably a
teacher of little kids. I like little kids"
What sport does
Jonathan like: Jonathan
is a mega-awesome athlete who1s into everything-basketball and baseball
top his list.
What type of
music does Jonathan listen to: His
all faves are U2 and REM.
What's Jonathan's
idea of a great date: That would probably be something outdoorsy,
like hiking through the woods. If it rained, he1d probably suggest
dinner and movie.
Who's Jonathan's
HERO: His dad Richard,
who's a doctor and a country music singer.
If Jonathan could
star in any type of movie, what would it be: Westerns-Held
play a cowboy.
Does Jonathan
really live in Washington State? He
does. When he isn1t living in LA with his mom (where he needs to do his
acting) he lives up in Vancouver, WA with his Family.
Are Jonathan
and his brother, Richard really close? As
"closeasthis." In fact, both tell that working together on Showtime TV's
The Prisoner Of Zenda, Inc. was a dream come true.
Fondest Wish:
To play a song with U2
Magic Carpet
Bogger: Aladdin was a great movie. Why'd they have to make a
TV show out of it?
Show us the Emmy:
It's on the mantle - next to my Soap Opera Digest
How he found
out the truth about Santa Claus: I don't think I have yet
He'd never be
caught dead Wearing: A Speedo (Why not??? =)
Comments
Jonathan started out
his career in commercials, after moving to Los Angelse with his mother
in 1993. He did a commercial for Kellogs Corn Pops before auditioning,
along with a few hundred other young hopefuls, for the coveted role of
Lucky Spencer in "General Hospital". He won the role, and his first appearance
was on October 29, 1993. Although acting is his favorite activity, Jonathan
also participates in most sports, including basketball, baseball and rollerblading.
He also enjoys playing the guitar. Jonathan lives in Los Angeles with his
mother brother and sister, but also commutes to spend time with his father,
who still lives in Washington state. Jonathan starred in his first feature
film, Camp Nowhere . For his portrayal of Lucky, Jonathan won a
Daytime Emmy Award as Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 1995,
and was nominated again in 1996.
Describe
yourself:
LIKES IN A GIRL:
Someone to enjoy laughing with
PERFECT WAY TO
SPEND A DATE: Dinner & a movie
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION:
Life (Good Answer!)
DESCRIPTION OF
SELF: Friendly, an independent thinker with lots of energy &
enthusiastic
AN INANIMATE
OBJECT HE’D BE: Book
SURPRISING CHARACTERISTIC:
Likes Harley Davidson motorcycles
BEST THING IN
ACTING & SINGING: Connecting with
the audience
PERSONAL MESSAGE
TO FANS: Thanks for writing & be positive
"As
his damaged older brother, Jonathan Jackson brings such confidence, maturity
and self-possession that he seems to belong in another movie."
--
San Francisco Chronicle (on JJ's performance in The Deep End of the Ocean),
3/12/99
