Jason's early life was marked by frequent moves, as his father's military career took the family to various bases in Maine and Louisiana before settling in Atlanta, Georgia. His mother, who worked in the collections department of a bank that would later become Bank of America, hailed from Fitzgerald, Georgia.
Jason's high school years saw him take up acting, with notable roles including Elwood P. Dowd in a production of Harvey. During his junior year, he joined the production crew of a TV show called "Teen Talk," which was to be produced entirely by teenagers. The show, which was to be shot, edited, and produced by a team of high school students, traveled to UCLA to document the Campfire Boys and Girls annual retreat.
Although the TV show ultimately did not come to fruition, Jason's experience in California inspired him to apply for a Community Action program called Earth Train, sponsored by Hyatt Regency and the Coca Cola Company. The program brought together 150 teenagers from six continents and over thirty countries, who traveled across the United States by train, promoting community action and social responsibility.
The trip culminated with a meeting with members of the United Nations and Congress, and Jason was introduced to the entertainment group City Kids, which included Dash Mihok, Rosario Dawson, and Malik Yoba. Jason became a part of their weekend retreat, promoting the melting pot that was New York City.
Years later, Jason moved to New York City for good, after studying acting at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. He began his career in the film industry as the executive assistant to legendary producer Martin Poll, whose 1968 version of "The Lion in Winter" won three Academy Awards. Jason worked for Poll until the spring of 2005, when he sold his first screenplay. He is now developing several projects, marking the culmination of his journey from a young actor to a successful screenwriter and producer.
