Years active 1981–present Name John Jackson | Role Actor | |
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Spouse Jana Gale Hawkins (m. 1979) Children Conor Jackson, Katherine Jackson Movies and TV shows Similar People Patrick Labyorteaux, David James Elliott, Karri Turner, Catherine Bell, Tracey Needham | ||
John m jackson
John Murice Jackson (born June 1, 1950) is an American actor, best known for playing Rear Admiral A. J. Chegwidden on the CBS series JAG also a special guest also related to NCIS and recurring cast to NCIS: Los Angeles.
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John was forced to use his middle initial "M." for his professional name because there was already a "John Jackson" registered with the Screen Actors Guild when he joined the union and SAG rules prohibit two or more members from using exactly the same name.
John M Jackson - Career Montage
Life and career
Jackson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and raised in Ft Worth, Texas. He played football and basketball at Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, graduating in 1968. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, he taught social studies at LBJ High School in Austin, Texas.
He started acting in his late 20s, at a community theater. In 1980, Jackson went to New York City, and later to Hollywood, to further his acting career. He had small roles in a number of television and motion picture productions, most notably a recurring role in the series Wiseguy. In 1986, he appeared in the TV film Blind Justice, starring Tim Matheson. In 1987, he had a small role in the Macgyver episode "Birth Day" as LA police sergeant Meechum who recognises MacGyver's flag help signal, saying he does so because he spent four years in the Navy. In 1992, Jackson played Captain West, a JAG Officer, in the American drama film A Few Good Men.
In 1996, he took on the Chegwidden role in JAG, which he played for nine seasons as Rear Admiral Albert Jethro 'A.J.' Chegwidden, Judge Advocate General of the United States Navy. He was Johny B./Eli in Spitfire Grill. His mother was played by Ellen Burstyn.
He had a recurring role as FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen in the first season of Fox series Bones. He appeared in the series finale of Jericho as the ambassador of Texas to the Allied States of America. He portrayed C-130 pilot Gus in the NBC series Knight Rider and has recently appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
He returned to the role of retired Rear Admiral A.J. Chegwidden, now a civilian lawyer, in the NCIS season 10 finale, broadcast on May 14, 2013 and again on NCIS: Los Angeles Season 8, broadcast on February 19, 2017.
Personal life
Jackson is married to Jana Gale Hawkins Jackson. They have a son, former Major League Baseball player Conor Jackson, and a daughter, Katherine.
Filmography
Actor
2017
NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series) as
A.J. Chegwidden
- Goodbye, Vietnam (2018) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Các Tù Nhân (2018) - A.J. Chegwidden
- This Is What We Do (2017) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Golden Days (2017) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Battle Scars (2017) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Payback (2017) - A.J. Chegwidden
2017
Gifted as
Judge Edward Nichols
2014
Stalker (TV Series) as
Douglas Jeffries
- Pilot (2014) - Douglas Jeffries (as John M Jackson)
2014
Rizzoli & Isles (TV Series) as
Howard Ames
- It Takes a Village (2014) - Howard Ames
2013
Criminal Minds (TV Series) as
Agent Malcolm Hollins
- Final Shot (2013) - Agent Malcolm Hollins
2013
NCIS (TV Series) as
A.J. Chegwidden
- Damned If You Do (2013) - A.J. Chegwidden
2012
Perception (TV Series) as
Vincent
- Lovesick (2012) - Vincent
2012
Private Practice (TV Series) as
Carl Davis
- Drifting Back (2012) - Carl Davis
2011
Castle (TV Series) as
Rod Halstead
- Rise (2011) - Rod Halstead
2010
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Russell Huntley
- Long Ball (2010) - Russell Huntley
2009
Knight Rider (TV Series) as
Gus
- Day Turns Into Knight (2009) - Gus
2008
Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) as
Kevin Covington
- The Becoming (2008) - Kevin Covington
2008
Jericho (TV Series) as
Ambassador Sam Travis
- Patriots and Tyrants (2008) - Ambassador Sam Travis
2008
West of Brooklyn as
Mr. Jensen
2008
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Quentin Richards
- Article 32 (2008) - Quentin Richards
2007
Standoff (TV Series) as
Marcus Krill / Tobin Jensen
- Lie to Me (2007) - Marcus Krill / Tobin Jensen
2007
John from Cincinnati (TV Series) as
Police Officer
- His Visit: Day One (2007) - Police Officer
2005
Bones (TV Series) as
FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen
- The Graft in the Girl (2006) - FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen
- The Man with the Bone (2006) - FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen
- The Superhero in the Alley (2006) - FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen
- The Woman in the Car (2006) - FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen
- The Man on Death Row (2005) - FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen (uncredited)
- Pilot (2005) - FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen (uncredited)
2005
Ghost Whisperer (TV Series) as
Miles Jensen
- Voices (2005) - Miles Jensen
2005
Homefront (Short) as
Marvin
1996
JAG (TV Series) as
A.J. Chegwidden / Capt. Chesborough / CPO Burns
- Hail and Farewell: Part 1 (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Trojan Horse (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Coming Home (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Fighting Words (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Hard Time (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- What If (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Take It Like a Man (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Persian Gulf (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Crash (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- People vs. SecNav (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Good Intentions (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- A Girl's Best Friend (2004) - A.J. Chegwidden
- A Merry Little Christmas (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Pulse Rate (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Boast (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Posse Comitatus (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Close Quarters (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Back in the Saddle (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Touchdown (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The One That Got Away (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Secret Agent Man (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Shifting Sands (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- A Tangled Webb: Part 2 (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- A Tangled Webb: Part I (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Pas de Deux (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Lawyers, Guns and Money (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Meltdown (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Ice Queen (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Second Acts (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Fortunate Son (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Empty Quiver (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Heart and Soul (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Friendly Fire (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Each of Us Angels (2003) - Capt. Chesborough
- Standards of Conduct (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Complications (2003) - A.J. Chegwidden
- All Ye Faithful (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Killer (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- When the Bough Breaks (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Ready or Not (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Need to Know (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Offensive Action (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- In Thin Air (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Dangerous Game (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Family Business (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Promised Land (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Critical Condition (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Enemy Below (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- In Country (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Defending His Honor (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Tribunal (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Port Chicago (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- First Casualty (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Hero Worship (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Exculpatory Evidence (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Mission (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Head to Toe (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Odd Man Out (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Code of Conduct (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Capital Crime (2002) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Answered Prayers (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Dog Robber: Part 2 (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Dog Robber: Part 1 (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Jagathon (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Ambush (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Redemption (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Mixed Messages (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Guilt (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Measure of Men (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- New Gun in Town (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Adrift: Part 2 (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Adrift: Part 1 (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Mutiny (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Lifeline (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Past Tense (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- To Walk on Wings (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Salvation (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Liberty (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Valor (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Retreat, Hell (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Iron Coffin (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Killer Instinct (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Miracles (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Collision Course (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Baby, It's Cold Outside (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Touch and Go (2001) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Family Secrets (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- A Separate Peace: Part 2 (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- A Separate Peace: Part 1 (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Princess and the Petty Officer (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- JAG TV (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Flight Risk (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Florida Straits (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Legacy: Part 2 (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Legacy: Part 1 (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Surface Warfare (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Body Talk (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Real Deal SEAL (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Overdue & Presumed Lost (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Witches of Gulfport (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Drop Zone (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Promises (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Bridge at Kang So Ri (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- People v. Gunny (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Boomerang: Part 2 (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Boomerang: Part 1 (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Cabin Pressure (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Life or Death (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Into the Breech (2000) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Ghosts of Christmas Past (1999) - CPO Burns
- Mishap (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Contemptuous Words (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Colonel's Wife (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Rogue (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Psychic Warrior (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Front and Center (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Return (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- True Callings (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Rules of Engagement (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- King of the Greenie Board (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Goodbyes (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Yeah, Baby (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Soul Searching (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Wilderness of Mirrors (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Second Sight (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Adversaries (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Shakedown (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Nobody's Child (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Silent Service (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Rivers' Run (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Webb of Lies (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- War Stories (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Dungaree Justice (1999) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Jaggle Bells (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Black Jet (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- People v. Mac (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Mr. Rabb Goes to Washington (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Angels 30 (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Act of Terror (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Martin Baker Fan Club (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Going After Francesca (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Innocence (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Embassy (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Gypsy Eyes (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- To Russia with Love (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Wedding Bell Blues (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Clipped Wings (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Return of Jimmy Blackhorse (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Imposter (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Death Watch (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Tiger, Tiger (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Stalker (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Chains of Command (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Yesterday's Heroes (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Father's Day (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- With Intent to Die (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Someone to Watch Over Annie (1998) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Defenseless (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- People v. Rabb (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Impact (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Above and Beyond (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Against All Enemies (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Vanished (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- King of the Fleas (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Blind Side (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden (credit only)
- The Good of the Service (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Court-Martial of Sandra Gilbert (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Ghost Ship (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Rendezvous (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Cowboys & Cossacks (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden (credit only)
- Code Blue (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden (credit only)
- The Guardian (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Force Recon (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden (credit only)
- Washington Holiday (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- The Game of Go (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Full Engagement (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden (credit only)
- Ghosts (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Trinity (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Crossing the Line (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Heroes (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Jinx (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden (credit only)
- Secrets (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- We the People (1997) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Skeleton Crew (1996) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Black Ops (1996) - A.J. Chegwidden
- High Ground (1996) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Hemlock (1996) - A.J. Chegwidden
- Smoked (1996) - A.J. Chegwidden
1998
Edge City as
Gary
1998
From the Earth to the Moon (TV Mini Series) as
Hal Deacon
- We Interrupt This Program (1998) - Hal Deacon
1995
Party of Five (TV Series) as
Major Chase W. Holbrook
- Leap of Faith (1997) - Major Chase W. Holbrook
- Where There's Smoke (1995) - Major Chase W. Holbrook
1996
The Glimmer Man as
Donald Cunningham
1996
Dark Skies (TV Series) as
Charles Pratt
- The Awakening (Pilot) (1996) - Charles Pratt
1996
Forgotten Sins (TV Movie) as
Wayne Everett
1996
The Spitfire Grill as
Johnny B. / Eli
1995
Bob Dylan: Dignity (MTV Unplugged) (Music Video) as
John Jackson
1995
Bob Dylan: Knockin' on Heaven's Door (MTV Unplugged) (Music Video) as
John Jackson
1995
Sisters (TV Series) as
Det. Blake
- A Tough Act to Follow (1995) - Det. Blake
1995
Kansas (TV Movie) as
Harvey Purvis
1995
The Watcher (TV Series) as
Big Mike Jackson
- Heartburned (1995)
- Pilot (1995) - Big Mike Jackson
1994
Without Warning (TV Movie) as
Dale Powell (uncredited)
1994
Roswell (TV Movie) as
Colonel Blanchard
1994
On Promised Land (TV Movie) as
Albert Appletree
1994
Dead Man's Revenge (TV Movie) as
Beesly
1993
Boy Meets Girl (TV Movie) as
Percy
1993
A Perfect World as
Bob Fielder
1993
A Family Torn Apart (TV Movie) as
Joe Hannigan
1993
The American Clock (TV Movie) as
Brewster (as John Jackson)
1993
Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story (TV Movie) as
Raymond Reid
1992
A Few Good Men as
Capt. West
1992
Deadly Matrimony (TV Movie) as
Chief Michael Corbitt
1992
An American Story (TV Movie) as
Sheriff McMillan
1992
Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 (TV Movie) as
Lt. Colonel Dennis Nielsen
1992
Northern Exposure (TV Series) as
Larry Coe (Bob)
- Burning Down the House (1992) - Larry Coe (Bob)
1991
My Life and Times (TV Series) as
Frank Harper
- The Collapse of '98 (1991) - Frank Harper (as John Jackson)
1991
Shannon's Deal (TV Series)
- Trouble (1991)
1991
Switched at Birth (TV Mini Series) as
Ernest Twigg
1991
Career Opportunities as
Bud Dodge
1991
Love, Lies and Murder (TV Mini Series) as
Sergeant Patterson
- Episode #1.2 (1991) - Sergeant Patterson
- Episode #1.1 (1991) - Sergeant Patterson
1991
Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story (TV Movie) as
Curtis
1991
Eve of Destruction as
Peter Arnold
1990
Sudie and Simpson (TV Movie) as
Dr. Walter Stubbs (as John Jackson)
1990
Chinatown Connection as
P.C. Pete
1990
Family of Spies (TV Mini Series) as
Arthur J. Walker
- Episode #1.2 (1990) - Arthur J. Walker
- Episode #1.1 (1990) - Arthur J. Walker
1989
Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon (TV Movie) as
Ray
1989
When He's Not a Stranger (TV Movie) as
Woodward University Coach (as John Jackson)
1989
Cold Sassy Tree (TV Movie) as
Hoyt (as John Jackson)
1989
CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series) as
Mr. Bergen
- Elysian Fields (1989) - Mr. Bergen
1989
Traveling Man (TV Movie) as
Joe Blagdon
1989
Ginger Ale Afternoon as
Hank Mickers
1989
Private Debts (Short) as
Alden Haines
1987
Wiseguy (TV Series) as
Daryl Elias
- White Noise (1989) - Daryl Elias
- Revenge of the Mud People (1988) - Daryl Elias
- School of Hard Knox (1988) - Daryl Elias
- Going Home (1988) - Daryl Elias
- No One Gets Out of Here Alive (1987) - Daryl Elias (as John Jackson)
- The Prodigal Son (1987) - Daryl Elias (as John Jackson)
- Pilot (1987) - Daryl Elias (as John Jackson)
1988
Dead Solid Perfect (TV Movie) as
Grover Scomer
1988
Go Toward the Light (TV Movie) as
Dr. Paxton
1988
The Town Bully (TV Movie) as
Cliff Clifford (as John Jackson)
1988
Probe (TV Series) as
Sgt. Greenwald
- Metamorphic Anthropoidic Prototype Over You (1988) - Sgt. Greenwald
1988
Baja Oklahoma (TV Movie) as
Lee Steadman
1987
Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) as
Laine Keller
- An Impossible Silence (1987) - Laine Keller
1987
Eye on the Sparrow (TV Movie) as
Marcus (as John Jackson)
1987
Baby Girl Scott (TV Movie) as
David
1987
In Self Defense (TV Movie) as
Pete
1987
Roses Are for the Rich (TV Movie) as
Dr. Clyde Andrews
1987
Stillwatch (TV Movie)
1987
MacGyver (TV Series) as
Police Sergeant
- Birth Day (1987) - Police Sergeant
1986
Kate's Secret (TV Movie) as
Dick
1986
Sid and Nancy as
Lance Boyles M.D. (as John Jackson)
1986
Blind Justice (TV Movie) as
Porter
1986
The Hitcher as
Sergeant Starr (as John Jackson)
1985
Crime of Innocence (TV Movie) as
Police Officer
1985
The Legend of Billie Jean as
Kenny's Father
1985
Right to Kill? (TV Movie) as
Social worker
1985
Not My Kid (TV Movie) as
Parent
1984
Celebrity (TV Mini Series) as
Detective
1984
License to Kill (TV Movie) as
Officer Caskey
1983
Adam (TV Movie) as
Det. Jim Gibbons
1983
Local Hero as
Cal (as John Jackson)
1982
American Playhouse (TV Series) as
Mr Goodman
- Seguin (1982) - Mr Goodman
1981
Murder in Texas (TV Movie) as
Waiter
1981
Back Roads as
Merle (as John Jackson)
1977
Flow Facts (Short) as
Professor (as John Jackson)
Soundtrack
2000
JAG (TV Series) (performer - 4 episodes)
- Heart and Soul (2003) - (performer: "Home on the Range" - uncredited)
- All Ye Faithful (2002) - (performer: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" - uncredited)
- Baby, It's Cold Outside (2001) - (performer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside")
- Life or Death (2000) - (performer: "Waltzing Matilda" - uncredited)
1993
A Perfect World (performer: "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" - uncredited)
Archive Footage
2005
JAG (TV Series) as
A.J. Chegwidden
- Fair Winds and Following Seas (2005) - A.J. Chegwidden (uncredited)
1997
Dark Skies (TV Series) as
Charles Pratt
- The Warren Omission (1997) - Charles Pratt
References
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