Jackson Rathbone gained international recognition for his role as Jasper Hale in the blockbuster film ‘Twilight’ (2008), a character he reprised throughout the highly successful ‘The Twilight Saga’ film series, including ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ (2009), ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ (2010), ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1’ (2011), and ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2’ (2012). Prior to this breakthrough, Rathbone secured a leading role as Nicholas Fiske in the ABC Family series ‘Beautiful People’ in 2005, following guest appearances on television series such as ‘The O.C.’ and ‘Close to Home’. Building on his cinematic success, Rathbone took on the role of Sokka in M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Last Airbender’ (2010).
Beyond his prominent acting career, Rathbone is an accomplished musician, serving as the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for the funk rock band 100 Monkeys. The band released three albums and undertook extensive national and international tours between 2009 and 2011, showcasing Rathbone’s diverse artistic talents. He also expanded into digital production, executive producing and starring in the digital series ‘Aim High’ in 2011. Rathbone has continued to broaden his portfolio with notable performances in independent films, demonstrating his versatility across various genres.
Rathbone consistently seeks out compelling narratives and dynamic characters, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and enduring talent in the entertainment industry.