Gildart Jackson

Gildart Jackson was born on July 13, 1963, in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK. He has built a career as an actor, writer, and producer in the entertainment industry. Jackson is recognized for his role as Gideon in the TV series “Charmed” (2004), where he portrayed an Elder and Headmaster of Magic School. He also gained visibility as Giles the Butler and host in the 2013 reality-competition series “Whodunnit?”. Beyond these roles, Jackson has lent his voice to numerous projects, including the character Flyseyes in “Castlevania” (2020-2021) and Alfred Pennyworth in the video game “Gotham Knights” (2022).

His career also includes significant work in writing and production. Jackson has writing credits for television series such as “Extreme Dinosaurs” (1997), “Action Man” (1995-1996), and “Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century” (2001). He wrote and produced the film “You” in 2009. More recently, Jackson has explored digital content creation, launching a YouTube channel in 2020 titled ‘Fireside Reading with Gildart Jackson.’ On this channel, he provides complete and unabridged readings of classic literature, including titles like “Great Expectations,” “Dracula,” and “Pride and Prejudice,” showcasing his talent as an audiobook narrator for over 300 audiobooks. He continues to expand this series with new readings such as “Fireside Reading of Peter Pan” (2022) and upcoming projects like “Fireside Reading of the Call of the Wild.”

Jackson’s acting range extends to appearances in popular soap operas like “The Young and the Restless” (2014) and “General Hospital” (1999-2001), as well as guest roles in series such as “Supernatural” (2013) and “Hannah Montana” (2010). He also featured in stage productions, including “Class” (2015) and a redux version of “The Tempest” (2016). His diverse experience across acting, writing, and producing, coupled with his recent ventures into digital content and audiobook narration, highlights his extensive and varied contributions to the entertainment world.