Bo Jackson
Known for

Acting

Credits

18

Gender

Man

Birthday

Nov 30, 1962 (61)

Place of birth

Bessemer, Alabama, USA

Also known as
Vincent Edward Jackson
Vincent Edward “Bo” Jackson

Bo Jackson

Biography

Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in two major North American sports. Jackson's elite achievements in multiple sports have given him the reputation as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Jackson played college football as a running back for the Auburn Tigers, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1985. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Raiders and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and California Angels. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. In 1989 and 1990, Jackson's name became known beyond just sports through the "Bo Knows" advertising campaign, a series of advertisements by Nike, starring Jackson alongside musician Bo Diddley, promoting a cross-training athletic shoe named for Jackson. A 1991 hip injury on the field ended his football career, and his baseball career ended in 1994. Jackson expanded into other pursuits, including the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn. Jackson still holds the record for most runs for 90+ yards from scrimmage with two. In addition, Jackson appeared in small roles as an actor in television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Married... with Children, as well as films such as The Chamber.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2014Bo, Barkley and the Big HurtSelf
2012You Don't Know BoHimself
2011Roll Tide/War EagleHimself
2006Pros vs. Joes
2001Inside SchwartzBo Jackson
1998The Pandora ProjectManson
1997Fakin' Da FunkReverend Cecil
1996The ChamberSgt. Clyde Packer
1996The SentinelTruck Brower
1996Moesha
1996The Journey of the African-American AthleteSelf (archive footage)
1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Self (archive footage)
1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993Diagnosis: MurderTy Bradford
1991ProStarsBo Jackson
1991Bo Knows BoSelf
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirBo Jackson
1989Monday Night MadnessSelf