Marc Evan Jackson
| Marc Evan Jackson | |
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Jackson at the Thrilling Adventure Hour in 2012
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Marc Evan Jackson August 21, 1970 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Calvin College |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, voice-over artist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse(s) | Beth Hagenlocker (2002–present) |
Marc Evan Jackson (born August 21, 1970) is an American comedian and actor best known for his work as Sparks Nevada in the Thrilling Adventure Hour, Kevin Cozner in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Trevor Nelsson in Parks and Recreation, and Dr. Murphy in 22 Jump Street.
Jackson was born in 1970 in Buffalo, New York. He grew up in nearby Amherst, New York along with his two siblings, a brother and a sister. He graduated from Amherst Central High School in 1988, and obtained a bachelor's degree from Calvin College in 1992 with a major in philosophy and minors in political science and environmental studies. While in college, he also participated in theatre productions.
During summers, Jackson worked as a deck hand on the MV Americana. After graduating from college, he spent a few years working on schooners, both in Michigan, as a deck hand on the schooner Malabar, and in Maine, as first mate on the Mercantile. He also worked as a producer and host for WGVU, a National Public Radio affiliate in Michigan, replacing Bill Freeman as the host of the Morning Show in 1997.
Jackson started his improv career with River City Improv, a group associated with Calvin College, after attending a rehearsal to play the piano. Jackson later joined The Second City Detroit, becoming a member of the main company in 1998. While at Second City Detroit he participated in the 1999 show "Phantom Menace to Society."
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