Craig Jackson

Let’s talk about Craig Jackson, because honestly, this guy’s resume is wild. First off, he’s not just some random actor who stumbled onto a set and hoped for the best. Nope. He’s got a Vita award sitting on his shelf, he’s been up for a Safta, and his name gets tossed around in film, TV, and stage circles like he’s some sort of acting unicorn. He graduated from AFDA back in 2001—yeah, that’s the South African school where they churn out creative geniuses—rocking a BA Honours and scooping up awards left and right. I mean, MNET Student of the Year? Check. AFDA’s Best Actor for three years straight? That’s not luck, that’s serious hustle. People probably recognize him most for his role as Mr Featherstone in Black Sails, that international STARZ series with all the pirate drama (and honestly, the wigs alone deserve their own Emmy). He just brings this weird mix of class and danger to that role, like you’d grab a drink with him but also keep your wallet close. Then there’s his stint as Cliff in SYFY’s Grindhouse fever dream Blood Drive—yeah, that grindhouse series where basically anything goes and the rules are out the window. He has this energy that just grabs your attention, whether he’s doing high drama or something completely offbeat. One minute he’s the villain you love to hate, next he’s stealing a scene with just a raised eyebrow. So, Craig Jackson? He’s not your average leading man. He’s got the chops, the awards, and the kind of screen presence that sticks with you. If he’s in the cast, you know it’s gonna be interesting.