Jawan M. Jackson
he/him/his
Ain't Too Proud
Jawan M. Jackson is a proud native of Detroit, Michigan, in the heart of Motown. An actor, singer, radio personality and voiceover artist, Jawan made his professional debut in Broadway’s record-breaking smash hit: Motown the Musical. A theatre arts graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Jawan began his career as a radio personality for Detroit’s top radio station, WGPR Hot 107.5 FM. Upon graduation, he successfully helped develop and execute a program for high school students with a passion for pursuing a career in the arts.
Currently, Jawan is starring as Melvin Franklin in the Broadway smash bio-musical hit Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. In addition to Broadway, Jawan’s film credits include “Sparkle,” and “Love Thyself.” Jawan’s theatre credits include “Bud, Not Budy,” “The Role Mole,” and “The Transformation.”
Jawan loves being involved with charities that expose young people to the beauty of the performing arts and the importance of music education, such as Rosie’s Theater Kids, and the PS22 Chorus, where he continues to pay it forward.
Currently, Jawan is starring as Melvin Franklin in the Broadway smash bio-musical hit Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. In addition to Broadway, Jawan’s film credits include “Sparkle,” and “Love Thyself.” Jawan’s theatre credits include “Bud, Not Budy,” “The Role Mole,” and “The Transformation.”
Jawan loves being involved with charities that expose young people to the beauty of the performing arts and the importance of music education, such as Rosie’s Theater Kids, and the PS22 Chorus, where he continues to pay it forward.