Bo Jackson
Born: 1962-11-30 in Bessemer, Alabama, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2023
- The Great Heisman Race of 1997 as Self (archive footage)
2019
- Deion's Double Play as Self
2014
- Bo, Barkley and the Big Hurt as Self
2012
2011
- Roll Tide/War Eagle as Self
2006
2001
- Inside Schwartz as Bo Jackson
1998
- The Pandora Project as Manson
1997
- Fakin' Da Funk as Reverend Cecil
1996
- Moesha as Mr. Porter
- The Sentinel as Truck Brower
- The Chamber as Sgt. Clyde Packer
- The Journey of the African-American Athlete as Self (archive footage)
1994
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as Self (archive footage)
1993
- Diagnosis: Murder as Ty Bradford
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as Bo Jackson
1991
- ProStars as Bo Jackson
- Bo Knows Bo as Self
1990
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Bo Jackson
1989
- Monday Night Madness as Self