Mark Jackson (actor)
Mark Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 23, 1982 |
| Education | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
| Alma mater | University of East Anglia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | The Orville |
Mark Jackson (born 23 August 1982)[1] is an English actor best known for playing the artificial lifeform Isaac on the American television series The Orville (2017–present).
Early life[]
Mark Jackson was born 23 August 1982 in Rotterdam, Netherlands to British parents Jill Cornelius, a nurse from Coventry, and Andy Jackson, an engineer from Birkenhead. He has a younger sister named Danielle who works as an environmental professional.[1]
Career[]
Jackson's early screen work includes a role in That Peter Kay Thing and a two-episode arc in ITV's The Royal Today. Since 2017, he has had a starring role in The Orville on Fox. Beyond this, Jackson has worked in the theatre, starring in the Royal National Theatre's productions of War Horse and One Man, Two Guvnors, the latter of which he followed on their international tour.[2]
Personal life[]
Jackson has homes in London and Los Angeles.[1]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | That Peter Kay Thing | Alan | |
| 2008 | The Royal Today | Gavin Peacock | Two episodes |
| 2017–present | The Orville | Isaac | Main cast |
References[]
External links[]
- Mark Jackson at IMDb
- 1982 births
- Living people
- Alumni of the University of East Anglia
- British actors
- 20th-century English male actors
- 21st-century English male actors
- British expatriate male actors in the United States