Tetona Jackson

Tetona Jackson
Born (1989-01-11) January 11, 1989 (age 37)
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2011–present

Tetona Jackson is an American actress. She is best known for playing Simone Graham in the sitcom Boomerang and Nina in the sitcom Poppa's House.

Early life

Jackson was born to Jazz musician Fred Jackson Jr..She would go to gigs and watch him perform which inspired her to become an entertainer. She did musical theatre growing up and was a figure skater who went on tour with Disney on Ice.

Career

Jackson made her on-screen debut as a background dancer on the Nickelodeon series Victorious. She also played a dancer in the Disney Channel show Austin & Ally Her first big role came playing Cassie Fulner in the teen comedy series All Night . She played the lead role of Simone Graham in the reboot series Boomerang She had a recurring role playing Mabel on the drama series Good Troub;e. She played Nina, one of the lead roles of the sitcom Poppa's House.

Personal life

Jackson is in a relationship with Boomerang co-star Tequan Richmond. In early 2021 they welcomed a daughter named Harlie.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Stolen From Suburbia Courtney
2016 Maximum Ride Nudge
2016 Dear Diary I Died Marisa
2018 Save Me from Love Kris
2018 All Styles Lark
2020 Blood on Her Badge Gloria
2021 The Housewives of The North Pole Kendall
2021 Work wife Naomi Taylor
2025 Severed Road Tina

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011-2012 Victorious Dancer 3 episodes
2013 Austin & Ally Dancer Episode; Viral Videos & Very Bad Dancing
2014 Happyland Princess Veronique Episode; Your Happyland Family
2018 All Night Cassie Fulner 10 episodes
2019-2020 Boomerang Simone Graham 18 episodes
2021-2022 Home Economics JoJo 6 episodes
2022 Dynasty Frankie Chase Episode; Vicious Vendetta
2023-2024 Good Trouble Mabel 11 episodes
2024-2025 Poppa's House Nina 18 episodes
2025-2026 Chicago Med Esme Lockhart 4 episodes

References

  1. ↑ "'Boomerang' Star Tetona Jackson On The Importance Of On-Screen Black Experiences". blavity.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Actress Tetona Jackson talks being in 'Poppa's House,' Wayans dynasty". yahoo.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Tetona Jackson From Hulu's "All Night" Talks Behind The Scenes Secrets And More In Exclusive Interview!". celebrityhautespot.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ "'Boomerang': Tequan Richmond & Tetona Jackson Lead Series Regular Cast Of BET Reboot". deadline.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ "'Good Trouble' Finale: How the Showrunner Reworked the Season 5 Ending Into a 'Heartwarming' Series Conclusion". thewrap.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Tetona Jackson Shines as Nina in Poppa's House". perceptionmmag.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ "TETONA JACKSON AND TEQUAN RICHMOND WELCOME THEIR BABY GIRL". bckonline.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tetona Jackson Talks Growth, Motherhood, and New Role on CBS's 'Poppa's House'". lasentinel.net. Retrieved May 4, 2026.