Jarrett's professional acting career commenced at the tender age of four, following a relentless barrage of encouragement from various individuals, with Ed Asner serving as the final catalyst, acknowledging his innate talent for acting. This recognition was reinforced by his booking of a national commercial and television mini-series, marking his first and second auditions, respectively, and subsequently solidifying his determination to pursue a career in acting.
Throughout his childhood, Jarrett worked consistently, garnering widespread acclaim for his natural delivery and exceptional ability to take direction, even at a young age. For the majority of his career, he was advised to refrain from acting classes, to avoid any potential alteration to his technique. However, at the age of 13, he took a master's class from Kevin Robert McDermott, specifically designed for young actors aged 15 and above.
Jarrett eventually took a hiatus from the unpredictable nature of acting to focus on raising a family, transitioning his hobby of technology into a full-time career in IT support, and relegating acting to a secondary pursuit. Nevertheless, his passion for the craft never truly dissipated. He continued to perform and direct various plays, hold recurring roles in popular web series, guest on podcasts, and produce, write, and edit numerous projects.
In 2015, Jarrett embarked on an improv class at iO West with Brian James O'Connell, which profoundly impacted his life. He subsequently took classes at various institutions, including Pack Theater, Revolution Theater, and more, under the guidance of esteemed instructors such as Paul Vaillancourt, Craig Cackowski, Shulie Cowen, and Chris Alvarado. This experience rekindled his enthusiasm for performance and honed his skills in long-form improv.
Jarrett co-founded an indie improv team called The Feel Good Not Bad Death Laser with close friends, which toured Southern California, performing over 100 shows in its inaugural year and eventually achieving main-stage status at iO West, Revolution Theater, and ACME Comedy. Following a significant life change, he and his teammates from the award-winning improv show ALLEGEDLY... transitioned to an online format, forming The Super Legit Podcast, which Jarrett hosts and edits.
The skills, character work, and encouragement Jarrett received within the improv community served as a catalyst for his return to professional acting after a 15-year hiatus. He is eager to showcase everything life has taught him during his time away and prove that he has evolved beyond being "good for a kid."
