Shantol Jackson
Biography
Shantol Jackson is a Jamaican actress. She has appeared in numerous staged plays in Jamaica and overseas. Her film career began in 2016 with the feature film Sprinter, which she starred in, and the short film Sugar, in which she was featured. In 2017, Jackson starred in Yardie, a film selected for the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January 2018. Jackson's acting credits include nine known roles. She was born in Portmore and is 34 years old, as of July 1, 2026.
Career overview
Shantol Jackson is a Jamaican actress who has been active in the entertainment industry for approximately five years. She has gained recognition for her performances in staged plays, both in Jamaica and internationally.
In 2016, Jackson made her feature film debut in the movie Sprinter, which was written and directed by Storm Saulter. She also appeared in the short film Sugar that same year, written by Sharon Leach and directed by Michelle Serieux.
Jackson's subsequent film appearance was in Yardie, a 2017 film directed by Idris Elba. Yardie was selected for screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January 2018.
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- Wi Cyah Stay (2025) as Robyn
- Sinister Surgeon (2024) as Tracey Bingham
- Beyond Paradise (2023) as Sergeant Naomi Thomas
- Sprinter (2019) as Kerry Hall
- Yardie (2018) as Yvonne
- Sugar (2016) as Sugar
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Naomi Thomas
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Possession as Sarah