Directing
Gerald Jackson Jr.
Born
1977-11-25 (48)
Place of birth
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Known for
Directing
Credits
2 titles
Gerald Jackson Jr. was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, with a huge passion for filmmaking. After graduating from the University of North Florida with a degree in Broadcast/Film, he assisted in the production of the television series "Safe Harbor," as well as acted in Joel Schumacher's "Tigerland." Afterwards, he attended and graduated from New York City's Columbia University with a degree in Film Studies. In 2002, Gerald was accepted into the Florida State University Film Conservatory, where he produced the film Coochie (2004) starring the prolific actress Tyra Ferrell. He graduated in August 2004 with a Masters in Film Production. Currently, he is scripting features and participat…
Known for
6.6A group of recruits go through Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana's infamous Tigerland, last stop before Vietnam for tens of thousands of young men in 1971.
Tigerland
2000
An NFL star becomes a sports commentator following a career-ending injury, and winds up in a twilight zone between love and hate after reconnecting with his childhood adversary. Trask Maxwell (Kenny Rogers) was a gridiron giant when his entire career went up in flames. Determined to persevere, he moves back to his hometown in Houston, and begins working in the media. All is well until Trask reconnects with Felicia Madaris (Mikki Marbra), a girl who made his life a living hell before blossoming into an irresistible beauty. Now, Trask can't shake the suspicion that Felicia is only after his money. But just when the eligible bachelor thinks he's got it all figured out, he finds that he may have been a bit too quick to judge
Truly Everlasting
2011