Burgess Jenkins (born October 24, 1973) is an American actor and director who has had a steady career in television and film for more than two decades. He is best known for his role as Bobby Irons on One Tree Hill, Ray Budds in the film Remember the Titans opposite Denzel Washington, and as Hilary Swank's husband David Winter in the film The Reaping (2007).
Early life Jenkins was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is a graduate of Richard J. Reynolds High School and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Jenkins trained at the famed "Playhouse West" with Jeff Goldblum.
Career Jenkins portrayed religious leader John Wesley in the award-winning independent film Wesley (2009) with Kevin McCarthy and June Lockhart.
On television, Jenkins played Bobby Irons throughout season six on the hit CW series One Tree Hill, recurred on Marry Me with Lucy Liu and Tony & Ridley Scott's A&E Thriller COMA. He has guest starred on numerous shows including: Drop Dead Diva, Revolution, JAG and many more. Jenkins starred in the true story Unshackled with Stacy Keach and was nominated as Best Actor at the Boston Film Festival for his portrayal of Bruce Snow in Insignificant Others.
Jenkins appeared on ABC's Nashville as Randy Roberts, long-time friend and music producer to Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The series reunited Jenkins with his Remember the Titans co-star Hayden Panettiere.
Jenkins signed onto season seven of the Lifetime Network's flagship original series Army Wives. He played Staff Sergeant Eddie Hall, married to Maggie Hall (Torrey DeVitto), as part of a new family entering the cast.
From 2014 to 2016, Jenkins played Billy Abbott in the Daytime Emmy-winning CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.
In 2024, he featured in the first season of the TV series Blue Ridge, playing the role of Ryan Lucas.
Filmography Film Year Title Role2000UnshackledHarold MorrisRemember the TitansRay Budds2004BrokenPeter2006Sea of FearLance2007Fall Down DeadOfficer Earl BuchykThe ReapingDavid Winter2009WesleyJohn WesleyIn/Significant OthersBruce SnowVault of DarknessMarcus2010StaleMateRichThe TrialHarry O'Ryan2011Red Dirt RisingBill BlairThe Key ManCharles Hawthorne2012Susie's HopeRoy Lawrence2013JimmyJake Garner2014HeroJoe Finn2019NoelleDan2020The ReasonZach2021The Girl Who Believes in MiraclesAlex Hopkins
Television Year Title Role Note2000Dawson's CreekBrad Episode: "True Love"2002JAGLt. Jack Kersey Episode: "Offensive Action"2003Good Morning, MiamiJimmy Episode: "The Ex Games"2008–2009One Tree HillBobby Irons12 episodes2009My Fake FiancéSteveTV movieArmy WivesMajor Kurt Dandridge2 episodes2010Drop Dead DivaADA DushayEpisode: "Begin Again"Christmas CupidAndrew CraigMarry MeJeff RumsonMiniseries2011The Shunning John BeilerThe Heart of ChristmasWalt2012ComaSean BermanMiniseriesNashvilleRandy Roberts3 episodesRevolutionLon Chetham Episode: "No Quarter"2013Army WivesSSG Eddie Hall2014–2016The Young and the RestlessBilly AbbottRegular series 2017 Christmas on the Coast Bryce Hallmark Movie 2024 Blue Ridge Ryan Lucas Regular series
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