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Tom Jackson Biography (1948?-)

Born c. 1948 on One Arrow Reserve near Batoche, Saskatchewan, Canada (some sources say Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada); raised in Namao, Alberta, Canada, andWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; son of Marshal and Rose; married Alison (a CBC coordinator), September 1991; children: four. Addresses: Agent: Angel City Talent, 1680 Vine St., #716, Los Angeles, CA 90028.

Nationality

Canadian

Gender

Male

Occupation

Actor, writer, director, producer, folk singer

Birth Details

1948?

Namao, Alberta, Canada

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Film Appearances
• Eddy, Loyalties, Lauron, 1986
• Martha, Ruth and Eddie, Sunrise Films, 1988
• Tom Starblanket, Clearcut, Northern Arts Entertainment, 1991
• Host, Great Canadian Ghost Stories, 1995
• Child Joseph, Judge and Jury, 1996
• Joshua, Grizzly Falls, Providence Entertainment, 1999
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Billy Twofeathers, Shining Time Station, PBS, 1991-93
• Chief Peter Kenidi, North of 60, CBC, 1992-
• Movies
• Jules Tonnere, The Diviners, CBC, 1993
• Harlen Bigbear, Medicine River, CBC, 1993
• Albert, "Spirit Rider," WonderWorks Family Movie, CBC, 1993, thenPBS, 1994
• Episodic
• Geordie Roberts, "Elliot vs. McTavish," Street Legal, CBC, 1988
• Lakanta, "Journey's End," Star Trek: The Next Generation, syndicated, 1994
• Color commentator, "Eggheads," Sliders, Fox, 1995
• Life & Times, CBC, 1997
• Peter Matthews, "Physician, Heal Thyself," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1998
• Also appeared in The Campbells, CBC; Rita & Friends, CBC; The Tommy Hunter Show, CBC; as voice of father, It's Like, You Know ... , ABC.
• Specials
• Voice, 500 Nations, CBS, 1995
• Billy Twofeathers, Shining Time Station Family Special: Once Upon a Time, PBS, 1995
• Billy Twofeathers, Shining Time Station Family Special: Second Chances, PBS, 1995
• Host, Tom Jackson's Red River Relief Concert, CBC, 1997
• Manitoba Flood Relief Concert, 1997
• Peter Kenidi, Trial by Fire, PBS, 2000
• Stage Appearances
• David Joe, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, 1981, New York City, 1982
• Jamie Paul, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, The Spanish Institute, 1984
• Jessica, 1986
• Title role, Othello, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival, 1989
• Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing, 1990
• Stage Producer
• Dreamcatcher (musical), German cities, 1994
• RECORDINGS
• Albums
• No Regrets, Sony, 1995
• Also recorded The Huron Carole, Sony; The Side of the Window; and other albums.

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals

• Calgary Sun, September 6, 1996; November 19, 1997; November 21, 1998
• Edmonton Sun, December 4, 1996; November 17, 2000
• Maclean's, October 18, 1993, pp. 64-65
• Ottawa Sun, December 13, 1997; December 23, 1997; June 11, 1998; December 10, 1998
• Toronto Sun, August 29, 2000