Gildart Jackson
Gildart Jackson is an English actor and writer. He is best known for portraying Gideon in Charmed and Giles the butler in the 2013 reality television series Whodunnit?.[1][2][3][4]
Gildart Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
Career
He played an Elder and Headmaster of Magic School named Gideon in the TV series Charmed. His character is known for his double crossing of the Charmed Ones by trying to kill Piper Halliwell's child Wyatt because of his powers.
Jackson appeared in the soap operas The Young and the Restless and General Hospital.[5][6]
In 2013, he made a guest appearance in a season 9 episode of Supernatural.[7][8][9]
In 2015, Jackson participated in a stage production of Charles Evered's Class at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, California.[10]
In 2016, Jackson participated in a stage production of a redux version of William Shakespeare's The Tempest in the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles.[11]
Since 2013, Jackson has provided the voice of the title character for the Alex Verus series of novels, by Benedict Jacka.
Personal life
Jackson has been married to Melora Hardin since 1997.[12] They have two daughters, Rory (born in 2001) and Piper (born in 2005).[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Big Brass Ring | Thad Cottrell IV | |
| 2002 | Hot Rush | Alex | Short film |
| 2003 | Easy | Paul | |
| 2004 | Leave No Trace | Jess Dean | |
| 2009 | You | Rawdon | Writer/producer |
| 2009 | The Tub | Short film | |
| 2010 | Asleep with the Angels | Manfred | Short film |
| 2011 | This Is Not an Umbrella | Benjamin Vrijenboch | Short film |
| 2011 | Red-Handed | Short film | |
| 2012 | Zombie Hamlet | Professor Reginald Wellington III | |
| 2012 | Atlas Shrugged: Part II | Gilbert Keith-Worthing | |
| 2012 | A Helping Hand | Roy | Short film |
| 2013 | Monstrum | Librarian | Short film |
| 2015 | Deadly Pursuit | Victor | |
| 2015 | Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins | Short film | |
| 2017 | Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart | Narrator | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Street Sharks | – | Series 3, Episode 4: "First Shark"; writer |
| 1995–96 | Action Man | – | 4 episodes; writer |
| 1995 | Larsens of Las Vegas | Television film | |
| 1997 | Extreme Dinosaurs | – | 3 episodes; writer |
| 1999–01 | General Hospital | Simon Prentiss | |
| 2000 | V.I.P. | Auctioneer | Series 2, Episode 11: "Dangerous Beauty" |
| 2000 | Early Edition | Man in the Hat / Examinator | Series 4, Episode 14: "Performance Anxiety" |
| 2001 | Cover Me | Dr. Harold Bentley | Series 1, Episode 19: "Borderline Normal" |
| 2001 | When Billie Beat Bobby | English Bobby | Television film |
| 2001 | Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century | Series 2, Episode 8: "The Adventure of the Mazarin Chip"; writer | |
| 2001–02 | Hellsing | Chris Pickman | 2 episodes; voice |
| 2002 | Judging Amy | Series 3, Episode 22: "Boston Terriers from France" | |
| 2002 | Providence | Jackson Palmer | 5 episodes |
| 2002 | Boomtown | Ivan Vronski | Series 1, Episode 2: "Possession" |
| 2002 | The Big Time | Clive | Television film |
| 2002 | John Doe | Inspector Tate Garrison | Series 1, Episode 9: "Manifest Destiny" |
| 2003 | Las Vegas | King Arthur / Arden King | Series 1, Episode 2: "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas" |
| 2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Oliver Micelli | Series 4, Episode 8: "After the Show" |
| 2004 | Charmed | Gideon | 7 episodes |
| 2004 | Stargate: Atlantis | Janus | Series 1, Episode 14: "Before I Sleep" |
| 2005 | Untold Stories of the E.R. | Series 1, Episode 10: "Call the Code"; writer | |
| 2005 | Franklin Charter | Piston | Television film |
| 2006–11 | Hellsing Ultimate | The Major / Various characters | Voice |
| 2009 | The Suite Life on Deck | James Smith | Series 2, Episode 1: "The Spy Who Shoved Me" |
| 2010 | Hannah Montana | Quinn | Series 4, Episode 8: "Hannah's Gonna Get This" |
| 2013 | Whodunnit? | Giles the Butler | |
| 2013 | Burn Notice | Barton | Series 7, Episode 8: "Nature of the Beast" |
| 2013 | Supernatural | James Haggerty | Series 9, Episode 4: "Slumber Party" |
| 2014 | The Young and the Restless | Dr. Jorgensen | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Feud | Maitre d' | Series 1, Episode 4: "More, or Less" |
| 2017–present | The Bold Type | Ian Carlyle | 12 episodes |
| 2018 | Home Invaders | Professor Marcus | Television film |
| 2020 | Castlevania | FlysEyes | Voice |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Servant One | Voice Role |
| 2014 | Star Wars: The Old Republic – Shadow of Revan | Additional Voices | |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Old Republic – Onslaught | Additional Voices | |
| 2021 | Gotham Knights | Alfred Pennyworth | Voice Role |
References
- Lowry, Brian (17 June 2013). "Review: 'Whodunnit?'". Variety. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Helling, Steve (23 June 2013). "Whodunnit?, ABC's New Reality Show, Is a 'Thrill Ride' Says Host". People. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Andriakos, Jacqueline (24 June 2013). "TV react: ABC's 'Whodunnit?' premiere". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Adams, Erik; Ihnat, Gwen; McNutt, Myles; Murray, Noel (2 November 2015). "Pirate Master, we hardly knew ye: 24 short-lived reality competition series". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- "Union Station Homeless Services Raises a Record-Breaking $460,000 with a Night of Entertainment". Pasadena Now. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Leitereg, Neal J. (29 November 2016). "'Office' alum Melora Hardin sells her charming Spanish Revival in Glendale". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Goldberg, Lesley (12 August 2013). "'Supernatural' Enlists 'Whodunnit' Host for Season 9 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- "'Supernatural' Casts 'Whodunnit' Host Gildart Jackson For Season 9 Guest Spot". The Huffington Post. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Ng, Philiana (23 September 2013). "'Supernatural' Season 9 Poster: 'Prepare for the Fall' (Photo)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Foley, F. Kathleen (1 April 2015). "Teacher-pupil cliches in this 'Class' at the Falcon Theatre". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Brandes, Philip (3 March 2016). "Critic's Choice A dark 'Tempest Redux' finds its magic at the Odyssey Theatre". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- "Gildart Jackson". Hollywood.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Jackson, Gildart (19 July 2009). "Father, Writer, Actor, Father". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
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