Biography

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.