Mel Jackson

Melton Jackson (born on October 13, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an African-American actor, producer, spoken word artist and R&B; musician. Film Jackson made his first big screen appearance in the 1997 film Soul Food, and since has appeared in films such as Deliver Us From Eva, The Temptations, Uninvited Guest, Motives and Flip the Script. Television His dulcet tenor voice and suave appeal landed him a continuing featured role on Living Single, where he played "Tripp" during the hit sitcom's final year. And he also played "Johnnie" on The Parkers in the final season's run. Taking the Stage In 2003 he accompanied platinum recording Canadian chanteuse Deborah Cox to starred in a stage play Love On Lay-Away, written by David E. Talbert whom offers a fly-on-the-wall look at the lives of three very different couples. In the play Jackson stars in the role of Anthony a witty salesman whose ability to commit falls short. He also appeared in the 2005 hit stage play Friends and Lovers...