 |
 |
 |
 |
Jackie Vanzant
Jackie began an acting career at the age of nineteen that landed him in numerous television commercials, independent films, stand-up comedy, and voice-overs. His most memorable spot was a Coca-Cola commercial with Troy Aikman made as a remake of the old Mean Joe Green spot. One night while out on the town, Jackie was signed up for a stand-up comedy contest by one of his friends as a practical joke. He decided to play along and ended up advancing to the next rounds, and later won the grand prize in the entire contest. Thus launching a career in comedy and sending Jackie to New York, and later Hollywood. “I liked living in California, but one thing I learned about performing stand-up, they expect you to be funny! I knew there would be a catch.” Once arriving back in Dallas, Jackie began dabbling in radio working as a character voice for different radio shows. He began working as a full-time disc jockey for Next Media in September of ’04. “I like working in radio because I love music, and it is more of a steady job that is still in the entertainment field. This creates a little bit more of a job security feeling. At least until I get fired!” Jackie is currently represented by DreamsFly Talent in Dallas. He can still be seen on television commercials and performing stand-up at different locations in the Dallas area.
blonde hair / green eyes / 5’5″ / 160 lbs
sag/aftra eligible
demo/audio reels available
FILM and TV:
| TOP OF THE 1ST | Featured | SCHUSTER MEDIA |
| PINK | Principal | PINK PRODUCTIONS |
| LOST COWBOY | Principal | SCORPIAN FILMS |
| STATE OF LETHARGY | Principal | BOB BANNER FILMS |
COMMERCIALS (partial list):
| THE CASH STORE | MICHAEL & PARTNERS | 12 FORWARD |
| COCA-COLA | McCANN ERIKSON | BIG FISH FILMS |
| SOUTHWESTERN BELL | D’ARCY MASSIUS | JON FRANCIS FILMS |
| TEXAS LOTTO | GSD&M | MONTOYA FILMS |
| WHATABURGER | SQUARE ONE | FILM CREW |
| DALLAS MORNING NEWS | GSD&M | BEDNARZ FILMS |
| SONIC | BE&P | BERKELY FILMS |
| SOLIMAN RELIHAN & BLAKE | SR&B | TIMES FLY FILMS |
INDUSTRIALS:
| RADIO SHACK (2) | AMERICAN AIRLINES | PIZZA HUT |
| GTE | BECK & CO | MARCUS CABLE |
| PEARLE EYEWEAR | SPRINT | KD STUDIO |
| BMW |
THEATRE:
| THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL | Andy | FINLEY PLAYHOUSE |
| YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU | Tony | GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE |
| THE GENTLEMAN | Wayne | THEATRE THREE |
| LOST IN YONKERS | Arty | MIDWESTERN STATE |
| HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES | M.P. | MIDWESTERN STATE |
| THE MUSIC MAN | Tommy | FINLEY PLAYHOUSE |
| OF MICE AND MEN | Curley | FINLEY PLAYHOUSE |
| THE CASTING COUCH | Matt | MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE |
| THE GHOST OF MR. PENNY | Simmons | THEATRIKS CHILDRENS CENTER |
| A DRAGON’S TALE | King | THEATRIKS CHILDRENS CENTER |
TRAINING:
MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (THEATRE)
GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE (THEATRE)
K.D. STUDIO (CAREER ACTING)
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (RADIO/FILM/TV)
ED JOHNSTON (FILM ACTING)
MARK TECSHNER (ACTING ON SOAPS)
ALAN NUSBAUM (MARKETING YOUR TALENT)
SKILLS:
STAND UP COMEDY
RADIO DJ (MAD ROCK 102.5)
STAGE-COMBAT
VOICE OVER
ESPANOL
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
PORTRAYING SHORT PEOPLE
