George Jackson (filmmaker)
George Jackson (January 6, 1958 – February 10, 2000) was a film director and producer. Jackson was born and raised in Harlem, New York and graduated from Fordham Preparatory School and Harvard College. He worked with Doug McHenry as co-producer on such projects as Krush Groove, Jason's Lyric, New Jack City, and Body Count in which he made a cameo appearance as a ticket clerk.[1] Jackson was co-director of the second installment of the House Party series. Subsequently he was President of Motown Records and founded an internet-based media company, Urban Box Office, with Adam Kidron and Frank Cooper.[2]
George Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 6, 1958 |
| Died | February 10, 2000 (aged 42) |
| Occupation(s) | director, producer |
| Years active | 1985–2000 |
| Spouse | Yuko Sumida 1998–2000 (his death) |
Jackson died of a stroke in 2000. The George Jackson Academy in New York City was founded in his memory.[3]