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Jeremy Jackson

Jeremy Jackson is an American former actor and singer best known for playing Hobie Buchannon on the television series Baywatch.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jeremy Jackson is an American former actor and singer best known for playing Hobie Buchannon on the television series Baywatch. Born in 1980 in Newport Beach, California, he began acting as a child and later appeared in other film and television projects. In Canada, Jackson is best known through Baywatch, which was widely broadcast and internationally popular.

Early life

Jeremy Dunn Jackson was born on October 16, 1980, in Newport Beach, California. He began his career as a child actor.

Career

Jackson is best known for portraying Hobie Buchannon on Baywatch, a role that brought him widespread recognition. He also appeared in other screen work, including Baywatch-related films and later projects such as DTLA. Some sources also describe him as a singer.

Public image and later life

Later reporting focused on Jackson's legal troubles, addiction, and recovery efforts, including a 2024 docuseries-related interview. These accounts describe a shift away from acting into fitness and personal-training related work.

Key facts

  • Jeremy Jackson was born on October 16, 1980, in Newport Beach, California.
  • He is best known for portraying Hobie Buchannon on Baywatch.
  • He has also been described as a singer in addition to acting.
  • Some sources describe him as a former actor, while others continue to list him as an actor.
  • People and other sources report later legal and personal difficulties in his adult life.
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Canadian context

Jeremy Jackson is best known in Canada through Baywatch, which was widely broadcast and internationally popular, including among Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeremy Jackson?
Jeremy Jackson is an American actor and singer best known for playing Hobie Buchannon on Baywatch.
When was Jeremy Jackson born?
He was born on October 16, 1980.
Where was Jeremy Jackson born?
He was born in Newport Beach, California, United States.
What is Jeremy Jackson known for?
He is best known for his role as Hobie Buchannon on Baywatch.
Was Jeremy Jackson only an actor?
No. Sources also describe him as a singer, and some later sources mention work outside acting such as fitness-related activities.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Jackson
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, American nationality, and best-known role as Hobie Buchannon on Baywatch.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Jackson
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupation, and Baywatch role.
  3. People — https://www.people.com/baywatch-star-jeremy-jackson-gets-candid-about-addiction-jail-in-new-docuseries-exclusive-8701524
    Supports: Later-life reporting on addiction, business/fitness work, and a 2024 docuseries interview.
  4. People — https://www.people.com/celebrity/jeremy-jackson-rise-fall-career-from-baywatch-to-stabbing-arrest-jail/
    Supports: Career overview and reporting on arrests, charges, and later personal history.
  5. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jeremy-jackson/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and selected acting credits.