Craig Alan Jackson (born 30 October 1979), is a South African actor and voice artist. He is best known for the roles in the television series Black Sails and Blood Drive.
Career In 2001, he graduated from South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art (Afda) with a BA Honours. He became the MNET Student of the year and AFDA's Best Actor for 3 years. In the same year, he produced and performed in Got It Maid!. Some of his popular stage plays include Goya (2002), It's Funny When You're Dead, Who Digs Who!, Playboys.
In 2009, he worked as the production designer for the blockbuster American horror film The Unborn directed by David S. Goyer. Meanwhile, he played the role 'Mr Wren' in the world's longest running stage play, Agatha Christie's Mousetrap.
In 2014, he played the role 'Cliff' in SYFY's Grindhouse series, Blood Drive. He has also appeared in the feature films Stander and District 9. In August 2020, he starred in the comedy film Seriously Single co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela. It was released on 31 July 2020, on Netflix.
His most popular role came through the international STARZ television series, Black Sails. He played the role of Mr. Augustus Featherstone, Quartermaster of the Colonial Dawn under Jack Rackham. He joined the show in the second season and stayed through the fourth and final season.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2003 Stander Traffic Jam Cop 2009 The Unborn Production designer 2009 District 9 MNU Guard 2020 Seriously Single Nick 2022 Silverton Siege Priest 2025 Novocaine Nigel
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2013 Donkerland English Officer 2014 Kota Life Crisis Gaylard 2015–2017 Black Sails Augustus Featherstone 24 episodes 2017 Blood Drive Cliff 4 episodes 2018 Origin Volunteer Ed 2020 Grant General Henry Halleck 2 episodes 2020 Inconceivable David Stein 4 episodes 2023 1923 Merchant Marine 2 episodes
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