Internationally recognized for his breakout role as Jasper Hale in The Twilight Saga, Jackson Rathbone was born to American parents living in the Republic of Singapore. His upbringing was marked by a unique blend of international experiences, as he spent his adolescent years living in Tananger, Norway and Midland, Texas.
After graduating from the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy, Jackson moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and music. As an actor, he has appeared in over twenty motion pictures, including two international franchises, and has also had a successful television career, with multiple roles as leads, guest stars, and in recurring roles.
In addition to his acting work, Jackson has also ventured into the world of filmmaking, producing several indie films, including the Gotham award-winning "Girlfriend". He has also produced Warner Brothers-backed webseries, such as "Aim High". Furthermore, in 2015, Jackson wrote, directed, and starred in the webseries "Couch Surfing, USA", which was an official selection at the Marseille Web Fest and won the Vancouver Web Fest award for Best Comedy.
As a musician and songwriter, Jackson has released multiple albums with his international touring band, 100 Monkeys. He is also a multi-instrumentalist, and has released many songs under his own name, where he writes, sings, and plays every instrument, including guitar, piano, bass, drums, harmonica, ukulele, and banjo.
Currently, Jackson resides in Los Angeles, California, and is eager to collaborate with renowned director Roy Andersson, known for his work on films such as "You, the Living", "Songs from the Second Floor", and "A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence".
