About

Known credits:
12
Birthday:
1962-11-30
Place of birth:
Bessemer, Alabama, USA
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Bo Jackson

Overview

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

2019 Deion's Double Play Actor Self 58
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2014 Bo, Barkley and the Big Hurt Actor Self N/A
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2012 You Don't Know Bo Actor Himself 59
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2011 Roll Tide/War Eagle Actor Himself 59
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1998 The Pandora Project Actor Manson 58
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1997 Fakin' Da Funk Actor Reverend Cecil 58
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1996 The Chamber Actor Sgt. Clyde Packer 59
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1996 The Journey of the African-American Athlete Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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1994 Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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1991 ProStars Actor Bo Jackson 68
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1991 Bo Knows Bo Actor Self N/A
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1989 Monday Night Madness Actor Self N/A
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