### Jackson Shantira
**Date of Birth:** July 18, 1987
**Place of Birth:** Tallahassee, United States
**Social Media Details:**
* **Instagram:** @jacksonshantira
* **Twitter:** @shan_jackson
* **Facebook:** facebook.com/jacksonshantiraofficial
**Recent Projects:**
* **2022:** Starred in the short film "The Last Day"
* **2021-Present:** Lead role in the television series "The Path"
* **2020:** Appeared in the feature film "The Unseen"
**Other Notable Accomplishments:**
* **2018:** Received the Rising Star Award from the Independent Film & Television Alliance
* **2019:** Nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series
* **2020:** Honored with the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
**Early Life and Education:**
* Born in Tallahassee, Florida, to a Nigerian-American family
* Attended Florida State University, where he studied drama and theater
* Graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
**Career Highlights:**
* Began his acting career in local theater productions
* Gained recognition for his performances in several short films
* Starred in the breakout television series "The Chosen One" (2017-2019)
* Has appeared in numerous other films and television shows, including "90210," "The Flash," and "NCIS"
**Personal Life:**
* Is married to actress and singer Amy Parrish
* Has been actively involved in various philanthropic organizations
* Is known for his commitment to social justice and diversity in the entertainment industry