John M. Jackson
Biography
John M. Jackson is an American actor born on June 1, 1950, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is known for playing Rear Admiral A. J. Chegwidden on the CBS series JAG. Jackson was forced to use his middle initial "M" for his professional name due to a duplicate registration with the Screen Actors Guild. The Screen Actors Guild rules prohibit two or more members from using the same name. Jackson is also sometimes confused with another actor, John E. Jackson, who uses a middle initial for the same reason. He has a total of 72 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
John M. Jackson is an American actor. He is known for his work in the television series JAG, where he played the role of Rear Admiral A. J. Chegwidden. Jackson's professional name is a result of a requirement by the Screen Actors Guild, which prohibits two or more members from using the same name. He was forced to use his middle initial "M" due to the existence of another actor named John Jackson who was already registered with the guild.
Jackson's acting career spans numerous credits, with a total of 72 known credits. He has appeared in various films and television shows throughout his career. His work in JAG is perhaps his most notable role, where he portrayed a character of significant importance.
Jackson's career has been marked by his versatility as an actor, with a wide range of roles and credits to his name. His work in the television series JAG is a notable example of his ability to portray complex and authoritative characters.
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- Gifted (2017) as Judge Edward Nichols
- Stalker (2014) as Douglas Jeffries
- Perception (2012) as Vincent
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Howard Ames
- Castle (2009) as Rod Halstead
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as A.J. Chegwidden
- Private Practice (2007) as Carl Davis
- John from Cincinnati (2007) as Police Officer
- Jericho (2006) as Ambassador Sam Travis
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Kevin Covington
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Agent Malcolm Hollins
- Bones (2005) as Sam Cullen
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Miles Jensen
- NCIS (2003) as A.J. Chegwidden
- Without a Trace (2002) as Quentin Richards
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Russell Huntley
- From the Earth to the Moon (1998) as Hal Deacon
- Dark Skies (1996)
- The Glimmer Man (1996) as Donald
- The Spitfire Grill (1996) as Johnny B. / Eli
- Forgotten Sins (1996) as Wayne Everett
- Dark Skies (1996) as Charles Pratt
- JAG (1995) as AJ Chegwidden
- The Watcher (1995)
- Kansas (1995) as Harvey Purvis
- Party of Five (1994) as Major Chase W. Holbrook
- Roswell (1994) as Colonel Blanchard
- Dead Man's Revenge (1994) as Beesly
- On Promised Land (1994) as Albert Appletree
- Sudden Fury (1993) as Joe Hannigan
- Boy Meets Girl (1993) as Percy
- The American Clock (1993) as Brewster
- Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story (1993) as Raymond Reid
- A Few Good Men (1992) as Capt. West
- Deadly Matrimony (1992) as Chief Michael Corbitt
- An American Story (1992) as Sheriff McMillan
- Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 (1992) as Lt. Colonel Dennis Nielsen
- Career Opportunities (1991) as Bud Dodge
- Love, Lies and Murder (1991) as Sergeant Patterson
- Switched at Birth (1991) as Ernest Twigg
- Eve of Destruction (1991) as Peter Arnold
- Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story (1991) as Curtis
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Larry Coe
- Shannon's Deal (1990)
- Family of Spies (1990) as Arthur J Walker
- Sudie and Simpson (1990) as Dr. Walter Stubbs
- When He's Not a Stranger (1989) as Woodward University Coach
- Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon (1989) as Ray
- Cold Sassy Tree (1989) as Hoyt
- Ginger Ale Afternoon (1989) as Hank Mickers
- Traveling Man (1989) as Joe Blagdon
- Probe (1988) as Sgt. Greenwald
- Dead Solid Perfect (1988) as Grover Scomer
- Baja Oklahoma (1988) as Lee Steadman
- Wiseguy (1987)
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) as Laine Keller
- Eye on the Sparrow (1987) as Marcus
- The Hitcher (1986) as Sergeant Starr
- Sid and Nancy (1986) as Lance Boyles MD
- License to Kill (1986) as Officer Caskey
- Kate's Secret (1986) as Dick
- Blind Justice (1986) as Porter
- MacGyver (1985) as Police Sergeant
- The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) as Kenny's Father
- Right to Kill? (1985) as Social Worker
- Crime of Innocence (1985)
- Local Hero (1983) as Cal
- Adam (1983) as Det. Jim Gibbons
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mr. Goodman
- Seguin (1982) as Mr. Goodman
- Back Roads (1981) as Merl
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)