Brandon T. Jackson

A native of Detroit, MI, and the son of Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, Brandon T. Jackson developed an affinity and a knack for comedic antics early in life -- which reportedly helped him survive the monoto...
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  • The things they say
    By: WENN.com Source August 09, 2010 1:00pm EST
    "There's this guy at my high school, he used to do bad things. He used to go to jail, his name was Brandon Jackson. And so people would think it was me and I'd be like, 'I didn't do it bro, that was the other Brandon Jackson!' So I changed my name to Brandon T. Jackson." TROPIC THUNDER star BRANDON T. JACKSON explains why he uses his middle initial.
  • Jackson turned off by Bow Wow's tweeting
    By: WENN.com Source August 09, 2010 10:15am EST
    Funnyman Brandon T. Jackson struggled to film his most dramatic scenes with Bow Wow for upcoming comedy Lottery Ticket - because the rapper was constantly tweeting fans in between takes.
  • Dawson refused to mentor co-star Jackson
    By: WENN.com Source February 02, 2010 9:30am EST
    Rosario Dawson refused to mentor younger actor Brandon T. Jackson when he turned to her for career advice in Hollywood - because his plea for wisdom made her feel old.
  • Tooth Fairy Review
    By: Thomas Leupp January 21, 2010 11:27am EST
    Another unspectacular family flick from one-time action star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
  • The Day the Earth Stood Still Review
    By: Kit Bowen December 11, 2008 8:52pm EST
    The Day the Earth Stood Still is a totally uninvolving, completely unnecessary remake -- an idea that should have just stayed in the vault.
  • Tropic Thunder Review
    By: Pete Hammond August 14, 2008 8:43pm EST
    There is thunderous laughter from start to finish in what will undoubtedly go down as the most outrageous comedy of the year.
  • The Invasion Review
    By: Kit Bowen August 17, 2007 10:41am EST
    Even though it’s a retread, The Invasion’s point of view on body snatching still elicits the right kind of creepy paranoia.
  • Unaccompanied Minors Review
    By: Brian Marder December 08, 2006 5:10am EST
    While it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, Unaccompanied Minors is at least decent, harmless, heart-warming fun. It’s also a surefire way to keep the kiddies smiling and occupied this pre-Christmas.
  • ATL Review
    By: Jennifer Simonovic March 31, 2006 9:20am EST
    With very little violence (and no body count), the rapper-filled ATL is a change of pace from your typical urban movie.
  • Walk the Line Review
    By: Brian Marder November 18, 2005 4:24am EST
    Walk the Line arguably boasts two of the most dazzling, Oscar-worthy performances of the year from Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. It's just a shame the biopic isn't as brave. After all, Johnny Cash wasn't "The Man in Black" just for his wardrobe alone.