Born Name:  Marc Evan Jackson

Born Date:  August 21, 1970

Born Place:  Buffalo, New York

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Occupations:  Actor, comedian, voice-over artist

Brief Biography:  Marc Evan Jackson is best known for playing stoic, deadpan characters in major sitcoms, including Kevin Cozner on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Shawn on The Good Place, and Trevor Nelsson on Parks and Recreation. A frequent Michael Schur collaborator, he is also known for The Thrilling Adventure Hour podcast.

Early Life and Career:
Education: Graduated from Calvin College in 1992 with a philosophy degree.
Early Career: Before acting, he worked on sailing vessels in Maine and Michigan and hosted a morning radio show for an NPR affiliate in Grand Rapids.
Improv Roots: Began taking classes at Second City Detroit in the late 90s, becoming a company member in 1998 before moving to Los Angeles in 2001.

Key Roles:
Television: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Kevin Cozner), The Good Place (Shawn), Parks and Recreation (Trevor Nelsson), and DuckTales (Bradford Buzzard).
Film: Appeared in 22 Jump Street (Dr. Murphy), Kong: Skull Island, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
Podcasting: Starred as Sparks Nevada in The Thrilling Adventure Hour and hosted The Good Place: The Podcast.