Skai Jackson
Biography
Skai Jackson, born on April 8, 2002, is a talented American actress celebrated for her iconic role as Zuri Ross in Disney Channel's hit sitcom Jessie, which aired from 2011 to 2015. She later reprised this character in the show's spinoff, Bunk'd, from 2015 to 2018.
Skai's journey in the entertainment industry began early, with her acting debut at the tender age of five in the film Liberty Kid, released in 2007. She has also lent her voice to various characters, including Glory Grant in the Marvel Rising series from 2018 to 2019 and Summer in DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders, which ran from 2019 to 2022.
In 2019, she ventured into the literary world with the publication of her first book, Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback, where she shares her insights on empowerment and resilience. The following year, she showcased her versatility by participating as a semi-finalist in the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars, further establishing her presence in the entertainment realm. Skai Jackson continues to inspire and entertain audiences with her remarkable talents and dynamic personality.
Filmography
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Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday
2020 • Summer (voice)
My Dad's a Soccer Mom
2014 • Lacy Casey
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
2020 • Summer (voice)
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon
2020 • Summer (voice)
The Man in the White Van
2024 • Patty Tolliver
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
2013 • Joetta
Sheroes (2023)
2023 • Daisy
Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri
2019 • Gloria Grant (voice)
Marvel Rising: Battle of the Bands
2019 • Gloria
Jessie
2011 • Zuri Ross
Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky
2021 • Summer (voice)
BUNK'D: Learning the Ropes
2015 • Zuri Ross
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil
2010
Marvel Rising: Initiation
2018 • Gloria Grant (voice)