American comedian and actor
Born: August 21, 1970
Marc Evan Jackson is an American actor and comedian known for his distinctive voice and deadpan delivery. Born on August 21, 1970, in Buffalo, New York, Jackson grew up in nearby Amherst. He attended Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he earned a degree in philosophy before venturing into improvisational comedy and acting.
Jackson began his career in the Detroit improv scene, performing with the Second City Detroit and co-founding the improv group, The 313. He later moved to Los Angeles, where his career in television and film took off. He is best known for his roles as Shawn in NBC’s “The Good Place,” Kevin Cozner in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and Trevor Nelsson in “Parks and Recreation.” His performances are often marked by a perfect blend of seriousness and humor, making him a standout in comedic roles.
In addition to acting, Jackson is the host of the popular podcast “The Good Place: The Podcast,” where he interviews cast members and crew. Outside of his work on-screen, Jackson is actively involved in charity, particularly with the Detroit Creativity Project, which he co-founded to help provide improv training to underprivileged youth.
Marc Evan Jackson’s 5 most popular quotes
- There is no facet of my professional life that doesn’t require or request improvisation.
- I can’t imagine doing anything without being an improviser. I can’t imagine trying to write or act or direct without what improvising offers you.
- I get hired because I improvise well.
- I love people that, in the face of falling off a cliff, still want to fight about something that happened five minutes ago, going, ‘Now, you know I’m right about that,’ even though they’re facing imminent doom.
- River City Improv set the stage for my career.
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