Meet Damian DJ Jackson “The Actor”

We had the good fortune of connecting with Damian DJ Jackson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Damian, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
In simple terms, risk is the possibility that involve uncertainty about the effects/implications of an activity with respect to something that human’s value (such as health, well-being, wealth, property or the environment), often focusing on negative, undesirable consequences. So, when I relate that to myself, I think on the risk when my visit to the ATL inadvertently became home for the last 3 years , not knowing what the outcome would be, how I would make it , or what direction I would take. When I think back on the day, I came to the ATL to visit and how that decision impacted my life, being away from my family, having to grow up instantly , it helped identify and anticipate potential setbacks, things that could make me or break me. My relationship with God has kept me , my relationships and uprising with my parents has grounded, and my determination has molded me, so there is no risk without determination and being focus cannot handle.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My art is my ability to express myself through performing, which includes dramatic improv, and dialogue. When I think of what makes me different it would be my lively personality, my versatility in my appearance, and the ability to not only deliver but to captivate my audience where ever I my be. Everyone has a starting point no one starts from the top, unless there is family history behind it , my starting point was a challenge in its self because all the odds were against me, But with that determination and someone to believe in me as much as I believe in yourself is what helped me get where I am today, I’ve learned that trust is earned and respect is given and in everything you do count it all joy. When you talk about sharing your experience with others I would have to say follow your dreams even when it appears that you may have to detour in a different direction, what ever it may be. my dreams leads me to one day be nominated for an Emmy and shoot for the Oscar for my performance. Showing that with determination anything is possible and I am an example of it from homelessness, abuse, and unforeseen events to using my talents conquering goals and dreams and letting nothing and no one stop me from manifesting the path that God has given me

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Day one Breakfast at Barneys Start with the history ATL DR Martin Luther king national historical Park Lunch – old lady Gang restaurant The world Coca-Cola – museum Josephine lounge

Day two Breakfast club ATL Aquarium – lunch at the aquarium Boogalou or Nouveau dinner

Day three Breakfast – Barneys Andretti entertainment Fin and feathers – lunch Madusa lounge

Day four West Egg- breakfast Piedmont Park Roc South – lunch Botanical gardens Dinner – Harolds chicken ice bar – Johnny’s chicken and waffles

Day five Sleep in Brunch – BQE Centennial Olympic park Dinner – Copper Cove Bistro Members only club/ Escobar Bar / Southbeach

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
First above all I give honor and praise to God for for his mercy and every lasting grace, his favor and blessings which has gotten me through even in my challenging times. Secondly I give thanks to my mother(Teresa) for being my strongest supporter through my transition in becoming the man that I am today with her words of encouragement and wisdom, also my father (Garrett) who has been instrumental in my growth, and my sibling (Darnnell, Terrence & Mayia) for keeping me motivated. There would not have been a career advancement with out the help of My talented agent Adam of the Stair Agency in Tennessee for believing in me and taking a chance on me to build a strong partnership and base for my career as well as these casting company’s, Central Casting ATL, CAB Casting, Tammy Smith Casting, Pitman Casting, Jupiter Entertainment Casting, Hive Casting, Hylton Casting, Extras Casting ATL. Molly of Molly World Casting, Akini of ATL’s Talent, Johnny Ramirez of BME and a host of others which I thank for the many opportunities to express my talent. I also want to thank Julie Gibbs of Jkimm by Concrete Rain for giving me the opportunity to be a brand ambassador for her brand and now creating a partnership bringing fourth My New bracelet line by concrete rain launching in April 2021 and AC of Von Swae clothing line which I am a brand ambassador for. Also a very special shout out to Jakeem Smith of Food in the City for the volunteering opportunities they give for us to be able to give back to the community.

Website: https://linktr.ee/damiantheactor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damiantheactor/

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Damiantheactor

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Other: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/damiandjjackson https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10002026/

Image Credits
downtown hott radio- @WalilArcher Jabari Jbo -@royalevizion Jakeem Smith – @lifestyleimagesatl Michael Perryman-@mperrymanphotos Show Out – @soofficialshowout D.Wade- @d.wadethehost Slingshots Photography – @slingsgots.atl