[4] He started acting while studying Drama and German at the University of Bristol, and has worked in the theatre in Leeds, Liverpool and London.
[7] His television appearances have included Coronation Street, Robin of Sherwood, A Touch of Frost, Foyle's War, Midsomer Murders, Heartbeat, Little Britain, Hamish Macbeth, Raised by Wolves and Last of the Summer Wine.
[8] He has also appeared in the films Scum, Paul McCartney's Give My Regards to Broad Street, Brassed Off, Mike Bassett: England Manager, "Grow Your Own", and My Week with Marilyn.
[17] [18] In 2011, Jackson starred as Ron in the three-part BBC comedy drama series Sugartown alongside Sue Johnston and Tom Ellis.
[21] He plays Jaz Milvane in the Radio 4 series Ed Reardon's Week, written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.