According to five-time Emmy Award-winning actor Jonathan Jackson, "The role of Lucky is a rare opportunity. Being a Spencer in Port Charles, you can't help but be a part of the ongoing action." Jonathan asserts, "Lucky has, because of his parents and his lifestyle, developed a strength of character that challenges an actor's skills."
Jonathan joined General Hospital in October 1993. In 1995, 1998, and 1999, Jonathan received an Emmy Award as Outstanding Younger Actor. He was also nominated in 1996, 1997, and 2000. In 1995, he also received a Soap Opera Digest Award as Outstanding Child Actor, as well as the Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award in both 1995 and 1997. Jonathan's talent and work ethic have earned him respect and acclaim from all who have worked with him. People magazine definitively summed up Jonathan by stating, "Jonathan Jackson can legitimately lay claim to the throne of James Dean."
A resident of Washington, Jonathan began giving serious consideration to an acting career following a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood in 1991. His older brother, Richard, made the first move to Los Angeles in pursuit of a performing career, and Jonathan and his mother soon followed. Jonathan had a few commercials under his belt before he was chosen from several hundred young hopefuls for the enviable role of Lucky Spencer. Jonathan made his feature film debut, starring in the 1994 summer comedy, Camp Nowhere. He starred opposite Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1998 Sony Columbia theatrical release, The Deep End of the Ocean. He has also starred in the ABC television movie, Legend of the Ruby Silver, as well as opposite his brother, Richard, in the original Showtime film, The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
Although acting is his favorite activity, Jonathan is an active athlete, participating in a wide variety of sports including basketball, baseball, in-line skating, fencing, and billiards. In addition, he enjoys playing his guitar and writing music and scripts.
Jonathan splits his time between Los Angeles and Washington with his wife, Lisa Jackson (ex-Hannah Scott) and their two children. He is also the frontman for the band Enation with his brother, actor Richard Lee. Together they've released several albums and garnered a Top 10 single on the iTunes Rock Charts.
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Kyle Reese
2008-2009
A Little Thing Called Murder
Martin
2003
Night Visions
Devin
2001
Trapped in a Purple Haze
Max Hanson
2000
Boy Meets World
Ricky Ferris
1998
The Legend of the Ruby Silver
Matt Rainie
1996
Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
Rudy Gatewick/Oliver Gillis
1996
General Hospital
Lucky Spencer
October 29, 1993 to May 24, 1999; October 27, 2009 to December 23, 2011
Kalamity
Stanley Keller
2009
Venom
Eric
2005
Riding the Bullet
Alan Parker
2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
James Phelps
2004
Tuck Everlasting
Jesse Tuck
2002
Insomnia
Randy Stetz
2002
On the Edge
Toby
2001
Skeletons in the Closet
Seth
2001
Crystal Clear
Eddie
2000
True Rights
Charlie Vick
2000
The Deep End of the Ocean
Vincent Cappadora
1999
Camp Nowhere
Morris "Mud" Himmel
1994
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2011, 2012; for
General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Younger Actor (1995, 1998, 1999; for
General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2010, 2011, 2012; for
General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000; for
General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2010, 2011, 2012; for
General Hospital)
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Nomination, Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor (2004, for
Riding the Bullet)
Brooklyn Film Festival Winner, Coen Brothers Award For Duo Filmmakers (2000, for
Crystal Clear; shared with Richard Lee Jackson)
Brooklyn Film Festival Winner, Festival Award for Best Narrative Short (2000, for
Crystal Clear; shared with Richard Lee Jackson)
Young Artist Awards Nomination, Best Performance by a Young Actor - TV Drama Series (1996, for
General Hospital)
Young Artist Awards Nomination, Best Performance in a Daytime Drama - Young Actor (1997, for
General Hospital)
Young Artist Awards Nomination, Best Performance in a Daytime Serial - Young Performer (1999, for
General Hospital)
Young Hollywood Awards Winner, Breakthrough Performance - Male (2000, for
The Deep End of the Ocean)
YoungStar Awards Winner, Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Daytime TV Program (1997, 1998, 1999; for
General Hospital)
YoungStar Awards Nomination, Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Daytime TV Program (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000; for
General Hospital)
YoungStar Awards Nomination, Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film (1999; for
The Deep End of the Ocean)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Orlando, Florida
DATE OF BIRTH: May 11, 1982
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Lisa Vultaggio [Jun 21, 2002 to Present]
CHILDREN: Son, Caleb [Jun 21, 2003]; Daughter, Adora [2005]; Son, Titus Gabriel [Oct 7, 2010; weighed in at 7 lbs, 1 oz and was 19 inches long]
News Archives: Jackson nixes return to GH. [Dec 20, 1999]
News Archives: Ex B&B star to be new Lucky. [Feb 21, 2000]
Story Followup: Jackson out of running for movie role. [Mar 13, 2000]
News Archive: GH replaces Vaughan with original Lucky, Jonathan Jackson. [Sep 28, 2009]
News Archive: Jackson's return to GH earns him Emmy nomination. [May 12, 2010]
News Archive: LISTEN NOW: Jonathan Jackson discusses his GH return on Soap Central Live [Feb 19, 2010]
News Archive: Jackson, Vultaggio welcome third child. [Oct 12, 2010]
News Archive: Jonathan Jackson earns first Sopporting Actor Emmy. [Jun 19, 2011]
News Archive: VIDEO: Backstage with Jonathan Jackson after his 2011 Daytime Emmy win. [Jun 19 2011]
News Archive: Report: Jackson set to exit GH by 2012. [Nov 7, 2011]
News Archive: Jackson explains reasons for shocking GH exit. [Nov 20, 2011]
News Archive: Jackson scores back-to-back Emmy wins. [Jun 23, 2012]
News Archive: VIDEO: Jonathan Jackson on the Red Carpet at the 2012 Daytime Emmys. [Jun 23, 2012]
News Archive: Jackson signed to solo record deal. [Nov 14, 2013]
News Archive: Jonathan Jackson and Nathan Parsons to return for Luke's epic goodbye [Jul 6, 2015]
News Archive: Jonathan Jackson discusses GH return and sharing final scenes with Anthony Geary's Luke [Jul 6, 2015]
News Archive: Popular GH & Y&R stars opening restaurant [Jan 6, 2016]
News Archive: ABC cancels Nashville amid Hayden Panettiere's return to treatment for postpartum depression [May 13, 2016]
News Archive: ABC exec reveals why Castle and Nashville were axed [May 17, 2016]
News Archive: Yeehaw! CMT picks up Nashville for fifth season [Jun 11, 2016]
News Archive: Nashville sets season five CMT debut date [Aug 24, 2016]
News Archive: Jonathan Jackson's new music video for Revolution of the Heart released [May 26, 2017]
News Archive: CMT cancels Nashville [Nov 14, 2016]
News Archive: Jonathan Jackson releases new music video, comments on a possible General Hospital return [Oct 18, 2019]
News Archive: General Hospital alum Jonathan Jackson drops new album with Enation [Dec 9, 2020]
News Archive: Jonathan Jackson talks possible return to General Hospital [Apr 16, 2021]
