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.)
John M. Jackson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John M. Jackson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John M. Jackson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of John M. Jackson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dark Skies, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John M. Jackson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John M. Jackson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John M. Jackson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Chief 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 → |
| 1981 | Back Roads | Merl | 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 41 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".