Quick Facts
Born:
2002-04-08
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Skai Jackson
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Biography
Skai Jackson (born April 8, 2002) is an American actress best known for portraying the role of Zuri Ross in the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie (2011–2015), which she subsequently reprised in its sequel Bunk'd (2015–2018).
Jackson began acting at the age of five, making her debut in the film Liberty Kid (2007). She has provided the voice of Glory Grant across the Marvel Rising series (2018–2019) and voiced Summer in the animated series DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders (2019–2022). In 2019, Jackson released her debut book, Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback. The following year, she was a semi-finalist on the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars.
Jackson began acting at the age of five, making her debut in the film Liberty Kid (2007). She has provided the voice of Glory Grant across the Marvel Rising series (2018–2019) and voiced Summer in the animated series DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders (2019–2022). In 2019, Jackson released her debut book, Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback. The following year, she was a semi-finalist on the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars.
Known For
The Smurfs
Kicking Girl
Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man
Zuri Ross (voice)
The Rebound
Museum Little Girl #1
Arthur
Library Girl #1
Jessie
Zuri Ross
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil
Self
Good Luck Charlie
Zuri Ross
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Singing Bust
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Man in the White Van MOVIE | Patty Tolliver |
| 2023 | Sheroes MOVIE | Daisy |
| 2023 | Big Boss MOVIE | Young Keke |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2021 | Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky TV | Summer (voice) |
| 2021 | Muppets Haunted Mansion MOVIE | Singing Bust |
| 2020 | Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday MOVIE | Summer (voice) |
| 2020 | Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing MOVIE | Summer (voice) |
| 2020 | Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon MOVIE | Summer (voice) |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self |