Mel Jackson

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   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. Jackson made his first 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. He also appeared in the 2005 hit stage play Friends and Lovers and starred in Issue's: We've all got 'em (2006). His dulcet tenor voice has been featured on Living Single, where he played "Tripp" during the hit sitcom's final year, as well as another stage play he starred in with Canadian chanteuse Deborah Cox. Despite his vocal gifts, he has yet to issue an album. Description above from the Wikipedia article Melton Jackson,  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

George Wallace (1997)

George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was directed by John Frankenheimer, who won an Emmy award for it; Sinise and Mare Winningham also won Emmies for their performances. The film was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Frankenheimer
CAST:  Gary Sinise  •  Angelina Jolie  •  Clarence Williams III  •  William Sanderson

George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was directed by John Frankenheimer, who won an Emmy award for it; Sinise and Mare Winningham also won Emmies for their performances. The film was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Frankenheimer
CAST:  Gary Sinise  •  Angelina Jolie  •  Clarence Williams III  •  William Sanderson

Soul Food (1997)

Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's (Irma P. Hall) turn sour when sisters Teri (Vanessa L. Williams), Bird (Nia Long) and Maxine (Vivica A. Fox) start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  George Tillman Jr.
CAST:  Vivica A. Fox  •  Nia Long  •  Michael Beach  •  Mekhi Phifer

Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's (Irma P. Hall) turn sour when sisters Teri (Vanessa L. Williams), Bird (Nia Long) and Maxine (Vivica A. Fox) start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  George Tillman Jr.
CAST:  Vivica A. Fox  •  Nia Long  •  Michael Beach  •  Mekhi Phifer

Deliver Us from Eva (2003)

Eva Dandridge is a very uptight young woman who constantly meddles in the affairs of her sisters and their husbands. Her in-laws, who are tired of Eva interfering in their lives, decide to set her up with someone so she can leave them alone. They end up paying Ray, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gary Hardwick
CAST:  LL Cool J  •  Gabrielle Union  •  Kym Whitley  •  Meagan Good

Eva Dandridge is a very uptight young woman who constantly meddles in the affairs of her sisters and their husbands. Her in-laws, who are tired of Eva interfering in their lives, decide to set her up with someone so she can leave them alone. They end up paying Ray, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gary Hardwick
CAST:  LL Cool J  •  Gabrielle Union  •  Kym Whitley  •  Meagan Good

Little Richard (2000)

The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the 1950s, to his born-again phase and brief "retirement" from rock and roll.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Townsend
CAST:  Leon  •  Jenifer Lewis  •  Carl Lumbly  •  Tamala Jones

The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the 1950s, to his born-again phase and brief "retirement" from rock and roll.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Townsend
CAST:  Leon  •  Jenifer Lewis  •  Carl Lumbly  •  Tamala Jones

Uninvited Guest (1999)

During a small gathering, a smooth, seductive stranger is invited into a couple's house party and falls in love with the wife. Turns out the stranger is an escaped convict who demands that the wife leave the country with him and threatens to kill anyone who stands ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Timothy Wayne Folsome
CAST:  Mekhi Phifer  •  Mari Morrow  •  Malinda Williams  •  Mel Jackson

During a small gathering, a smooth, seductive stranger is invited into a couple's house party and falls in love with the wife. Turns out the stranger is an escaped convict who demands that the wife leave the country with him and threatens to kill anyone who stands ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Timothy Wayne Folsome
CAST:  Mekhi Phifer  •  Mari Morrow  •  Malinda Williams  •  Mel Jackson

Love on Layaway (2005)

Marla Gibbs narrates a filmed staging of playwright David E. Talbert's comedy-drama. Directed by Talbert and Leslie Small, this fly-on-the-wall production looks at the lives of three very different couples living in the same Philadelphia brownstone. A single mother ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David E. Talbert  •  Leslie Small
CAST:  Deborah Cox  •  Mel Jackson  •  Chico Benymon  •  Cassi Davis

Marla Gibbs narrates a filmed staging of playwright David E. Talbert's comedy-drama. Directed by Talbert and Leslie Small, this fly-on-the-wall production looks at the lives of three very different couples living in the same Philadelphia brownstone. A single mother ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David E. Talbert  •  Leslie Small
CAST:  Deborah Cox  •  Mel Jackson  •  Chico Benymon  •  Cassi Davis

Friends and Lovers (2005)

Based on the best-selling novel by author Eric Jerome Dickey, this funny and insightful drama follows four African-Americans, detailing the relationship trials and tribulations they face. Stand-up comedian Leonard romances beautiful Debra -- but will her religious ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Je'Caryous Johnson
CAST:  Monica Calhoun  •  Miguel A. Núñez Jr.  •  Mel Jackson  •  Arnez J.

Based on the best-selling novel by author Eric Jerome Dickey, this funny and insightful drama follows four African-Americans, detailing the relationship trials and tribulations they face. Stand-up comedian Leonard romances beautiful Debra -- but will her religious ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Je'Caryous Johnson
CAST:  Monica Calhoun  •  Miguel A. Núñez Jr.  •  Mel Jackson  •  Arnez J.

Motives 2 (2007)

Vivica A. Fox and Shemar Moore return for this thrilling sequel to Motives that picks up three years after the events of the original film. Innocent convict Emery Simms is serving time for a crime he didn't commit; while most convict's claims of innocence are ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aaron Courseault
CAST:  Brian J. White  •  Vivica A. Fox  •  Sean Blakemore  •  John Jason Bailey

Vivica A. Fox and Shemar Moore return for this thrilling sequel to Motives that picks up three years after the events of the original film. Innocent convict Emery Simms is serving time for a crime he didn't commit; while most convict's claims of innocence are ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aaron Courseault
CAST:  Brian J. White  •  Vivica A. Fox  •  Sean Blakemore  •  John Jason Bailey

Motives (2004)

A highly successful business tycoon who is married to his ideal wife. Things get twisted awry when the man has an adulterous affair.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Craig Ross Jr.
CAST:  Vivica A. Fox  •  Mel Jackson  •  Sean Blakemore  •  William L. Johnson

A highly successful business tycoon who is married to his ideal wife. Things get twisted awry when the man has an adulterous affair.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Craig Ross Jr.
CAST:  Vivica A. Fox  •  Mel Jackson  •  Sean Blakemore  •  William L. Johnson

Four Seasons (2014)

Christopher Nolen's "Four Seasons" is a story about Xavier Lamar (Keith Robinson), a 35 year old man who is "almost" ready to settle down with one woman and get married. Xavier has decided to step into the dating game one more time before he settles down. He ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Christopher Nolen
CAST:  Keith D. Robinson  •  Christian Keyes  •  Robin Givens  •  Jazsmin Lewis

Christopher Nolen's "Four Seasons" is a story about Xavier Lamar (Keith Robinson), a 35 year old man who is "almost" ready to settle down with one woman and get married. Xavier has decided to step into the dating game one more time before he settles down. He ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Christopher Nolen
CAST:  Keith D. Robinson  •  Christian Keyes  •  Robin Givens  •  Jazsmin Lewis

If You Really Love Me (2012)

Successful lawyer Fran is shocked to discover her equally successful husband, Phillip, has chosen to answer the call and become a minister. Christine is busily planning her wedding to the man of her dreams, but a stunning infidelity threatens her happiness. And ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Melvin
CAST:  Anthony Evans  •  Melissa L. Guzman  •  Mel Jackson  •  Eva Marcille

Successful lawyer Fran is shocked to discover her equally successful husband, Phillip, has chosen to answer the call and become a minister. Christine is busily planning her wedding to the man of her dreams, but a stunning infidelity threatens her happiness. And ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Melvin
CAST:  Anthony Evans  •  Melissa L. Guzman  •  Mel Jackson  •  Eva Marcille

The Marriage Chronicles (2012)

Three couples trying to spice up their marriages go on a retreat run by a sexy psychologist and her handsome husband at a tranquil Malibu estate. Encouraged to share their most innermost feelings, the fun begins when secrets are revealed and hearts are challenged. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul D. Hannah
CAST:  Jazsmin Lewis  •  Darrin Henson  •  Terri J. Vaughn  •  Persia White

Three couples trying to spice up their marriages go on a retreat run by a sexy psychologist and her handsome husband at a tranquil Malibu estate. Encouraged to share their most innermost feelings, the fun begins when secrets are revealed and hearts are challenged. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul D. Hannah
CAST:  Jazsmin Lewis  •  Darrin Henson  •  Terri J. Vaughn  •  Persia White

Playing with Fire (2000)

A woman (Vanessa Williams) tries to save her sister (Tangi Miller), who stole a priceless African statue with her lover.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roy Campanella II
CAST:  Mel Jackson  •  Vanessa Williams  •  Tangi Miller  •  Sean Blakemore

A woman (Vanessa Williams) tries to save her sister (Tangi Miller), who stole a priceless African statue with her lover.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roy Campanella II
CAST:  Mel Jackson  •  Vanessa Williams  •  Tangi Miller  •  Sean Blakemore