John M. Jackson
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Murice Jackson (born June 1, 1950 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American actor, best known for playing Rear Admiral A. J. Chegwidden on the CBS series JAG. John was forced to use his middle initial "M." for his professional name because there was already a "John Jackson" registered with the Screen Actors Guild when he joined the union. SAG rules prohibit two or more members from using the same name. (Another actor by the name of John E. Jackson is sometimes confused with John M. Jackson; both use middle initials for the same reason.)
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John M. Jackson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John M. Jackson's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John M. Jackson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dark Skies, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John M. Jackson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John M. Jackson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John M. Jackson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gifted | Judge Edward Nichols | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Glimmer Man | Donald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dark Skies | Charles Pratt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Spitfire Grill | Johnny B. / Eli | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Forgotten Sins | Wayne Everett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kansas | Harvey Purvis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Roswell | Colonel Blanchard | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | On Promised Land | Albert Appletree | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Man's Revenge | Beesly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sudden Fury | Joe Hannigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story | Raymond Reid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The American Clock | Brewster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Boy Meets Girl | Percy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Few Good Men | Capt. West | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | An American Story | Sheriff McMillan | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Deadly Matrimony | Michael Corbitt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 | Lt. Colonel Dennis Nielsen | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Career Opportunities | Bud Dodge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story | Curtis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Eve of Destruction | Peter Arnold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sudie and Simpson | Dr. Walter Stubbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon | Ray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | When He's Not a Stranger | Woodward University Coach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cold Sassy Tree | Hoyt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ginger Ale Afternoon | Hank Mickers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Traveling Man | Joe Blagdon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dead Solid Perfect | Grover Scomer | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Baja Oklahoma | Lee Steadman | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eye on the Sparrow | Marcus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | License to Kill | Officer Caskey | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kate's Secret | Dick | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Sid and Nancy | Lance Boyles MD | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Blind Justice | Porter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Hitcher | Sergeant Starr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Crime of Innocence | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Legend of Billie Jean | Kenny's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Right to Kill? | Social Worker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Adam | Det. Jim Gibbons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Local Hero | Cal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Seguin | Mr. Goodman | Flop | Similar → |
John M. Jackson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John M. Jackson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John M. Jackson is "Dark Skies" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has John M. Jackson acted in?
John M. Jackson has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John M. Jackson?
Other notable films include "Gifted", "A Few Good Men", and "Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story".