Melvin Jackson Jr., a talented and accomplished individual, was born on April 4th in Washington D.C., a city rich in history and culture. He is now a resident of Los Angeles, where he resides with his wife, the equally talented Emmy-nominated actress Kelly Jenrette. Together, they made history by becoming the first African American married couple to receive Emmy nominations in the same year.
As a devoted father of three sons, Melvin is a family man at heart. His impressive acting career has seen him take on a wide range of roles, including Bernard in the critically acclaimed HBO series "The Wire" and The Bully in the popular CW show "Everybody Hates Chris". He also had the opportunity to portray the legendary rapper Kurtis Blow in the NAACP Award-winning BET series "The New Edition Story", which garnered an impressive 29 million viewers.
Melvin's impressive repertoire also includes his work as a comedian, writer, producer, director, host, and author. He co-authored a children's book, "The Adventures of Jimmy The Fly", with his wife Kelly, which is available on popular online platforms such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
In addition to his impressive acting credits, Melvin has also made a name for himself in the world of sports. While living in Ankara, Turkey, he won two Gold medals in track and field for the 1500m and 300m, as well as a bronze medal in wrestling. His impressive athletic achievements are a testament to his dedication and perseverance.
Melvin's most recent achievement is his Emmy nomination for outstanding actor in a short form comedy or drama series for his web series "This Eddie Murphy Role is Mine, Not Yours", which he wrote, produced, and starred in. He later landed the role of Eddie Murphy in the Reelz channel docu-drama series "The Price of Fame", thanks in part to his work on the web series.
