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Cinema (films)
- 2005 – River’s End (Jimmy)
First small role in a poignant drama film where he plays Jimmy. Soft beginnings. twilightsaga.fandom.comWikipedia+3Wikipedia+3twilightsaga.fandom.com+3 - 2006 – Pray for Morning (Connor)
Horror film where Connor, his character, experiences a frightening night – guaranteed mystery vibe. TVGuide.com+6twilightsaga.fandom.com+6Wikipedia+6 - 2007 – Big Stan (Robbie the Hippie)
Comedy with Rob Schneider, where Jackson plays a super laid-back hippie, a perfect counterpoint to the hero’s madness. IMDb+5twilightsaga.fandom.com+5Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+1 - 2008 – Senior Skip Day (Snippy) (direct to video)
Light and fun role in this video release, Saturday of stylistic rebellion. Movie Insider+7Wikipedia+7twilightsaga.fandom.com+7 - 2008 – Twilight (Jasper Hale)
The role that changed everything: Jasper, the super cool mysterious vampire — the start of the saga that captured us all. IMDb+10Wikipedia+10twilightsaga.fandom.com+10 - 2009 – S. Darko (Jeremy Frame)
Sequel to Donnie Darko, Jackson plays Jeremy, a disturbing character in a mysterious film. Apple TV+9twilightsaga.fandom.com+9Wikipedia+9Wikipedia+1 - 2009 – Dread (Stephen Grace)
Psychological horror film, Stephen faces pure dread… guaranteed chills. TVGuide.com+7twilightsaga.fandom.com+7Wikipedia+7 - 2009 – Hurt (Conrad Coltrane)
Intense role in a drama where Conrad bears heavy suffering – raw emotion. Plex.tv+4twilightsaga.fandom.com+4Wikipedia+4Rotten Tomatoes - 2009 – The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Jasper Hale)
The Jasper we love continues to shine in the sequel of emotion & vampires saga. IMDb+12Wikipedia+12Rotten Tomatoes+12 - 2010 – Young Again (Ethan adult) (short film)
Touching flashback where Jackson plays Ethan as an adult, micro format, maxi sensitivity. Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6 - 2010 – The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (Jasper Hale)
Third installment with more action, romance, and Jasper sharpening his fangs (and his charisma). IMDb+7Wikipedia+7Wikipedia+7 - 2010 – The Last Airbender (Sokka)
Major turning point: he plays Sokka in this epic fantasy by Shyamalan. Big budget, mixed reviews… Wikipedia+7Wikipedia+7Rotten Tomatoes+7 - 2010 – Girlfriend (Russ) (with original music)
In a romantic-comedy tone, Russ experiences a love story with a stylish soundtrack. Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4 - 2011 – 100 Monkeys: Modern Time (Red) (short)
Jackson has fun as Red in this quirky mini-film… connection with his favorite band. Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3 - 2011 – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (Jasper Hale)
The Jasper we love facing major decisions, tension, and culminating romance. Letterboxd+9Wikipedia+9Plex.tv+9 - 2012 – Zombie Hamlet (Shakespeare Purist, uncredited)
Small dramatic nod in this Shakespearean zombie parody. Rotten Tomatoes+5Wikipedia+5Plex.tv+5 - 2012 – Cowgirls n’ Angels (Justin Wood) (direct to video)
Super cute family western, Justin is an endearing cowboy amidst equine action. TVGuide.com+9Wikipedia+9twilightsaga.fandom.com+9Wikipedia - 2012 – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (Jasper Hale)
The finale of the saga, filled with strong emotions and shocking revelations – Jasper always at the top. Apple TV+12Wikipedia+12Movie Insider+12 - 2013 – The Magic Bracelet (Geoff) (short)
Magical presence and light mystery in this fairy-tale short film. Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5 - 2013 – Live at the Foxes Den (Bobby Kelly)
Musical drama where a fallen lawyer becomes a lounge singer — jazzy vibe, sweet voice. TVGuide.com+9Wikipedia+9Wikipedia+9 - 2014 – City of Dead Men (Jacob)
Dark thriller where Jacob navigates a strange city — mysterious goth ambiance. twilightsaga.fandom.com+8Wikipedia+8Wikipedia+8 - 2015 – Pali Road (Neil Lang)
Romantic thriller with suspense — Neil is at the center of twists and revelations. TVGuide.com+6Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6 - 2017 – Heart, Baby! (Doc) (also called The Hammer perhaps)
Role of Doc, an enigmatic character in a stylish contemporary tale. Wikipedia+1 - 2017 – Justice (Thomas McCord)
Drama thriller — Thomas is involved in a dark world of personal justice. Rotten Tomatoes+3Wikipedia+3Plex.tv+3 - 2018 – Samson (Rallah)
Portrays Rallah, alongside a rich biblical epic full of emotions. Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6Plex.tv+6 - 2019 – The Wall of Mexico (Donovan Taylor)
Socio-political drama where Donovan uncovers the secrets of a water well and a family wall… super intriguing. TVGuide.com+7Wikipedia+7Wikipedia+7 - 2019 – Do Not Reply (Brad)
Mystery short/medium film where Brad confronts intrusive technologies. TVGuide.com+5Letterboxd+5Wikipedia+5 - 2020 – Until We Meet Again (Eddie Conway)
Touching romantic drama — Eddie explores love, loss, and reunions. Letterboxd+6Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6 - 2020 – Dreaming Grand Avenue (Jimmy)
Poetic film in Chicago — Jimmy lives a transcendent experience between dreams and reality. twilightsaga.fandom.com+5Wikipedia+5Plex.tv+5 - 2021 – Mixtape (Wes Kelley)
Tender and nostalgic character in this family drama centered around a magical cassette. TVGuide.com+5Plex.tv+5Wikipedia+5 - 2022 – Warhunt (Walsh)
Historical action film — Walsh fights in the heart of a mystical battlefield. Letterboxd+7Plex.tv+7Wikipedia+7 - 2023 – Condor’s Nest (Fritz Ziegler)
Dark suspense thriller — Fritz is at the center of intense conspiracies. Letterboxd+6Movie Insider+6Wikipedia+6 - 2023 – The Island (Phil)
Drama adventure — Phil navigates a mysterious island full of secrets. MUBI+4Movie Insider+4TVGuide.com+4Wikipedia - 2023 – Black Noise (Leo)
Psychological thriller where Leo confronts disturbing realities. Wikipedia+13Movie Insider+13Plex.tv+13 - 2024 – Laws of Man (Tommy Morton)
Recent or upcoming release in 2025 according to sources — role of Tommy in a drama about human laws. BookMyShow+5Movie Insider+5TVGuide.com+5 - 2024 – Books & Drinks (David Weiss)
Sweet romantic comedy in a paradisiacal setting… David wins hearts. Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5Plex.tv+5
Television & web
- 2005 – Beautiful People (Nicholas Fiske) (12 episodes)
His first big role on TV — a highly relatable teen in a dramatic series. Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4twilightsaga.fandom.com+4 - 2005 – Close to Home (Scott Fields) (1 episode)
Guest dramatic role in a judicial series — Scott in an intense case. Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4twilightsaga.fandom.com+4 - 2006 – The O.C. (Justin Edwards) (2 episodes)
Guest in the iconic high school series — Justin with California vibes. Rotten Tomatoes+9Wikipedia+9twilightsaga.fandom.com+9 - 2007 – The War at Home (Dylan) (2 episodes)
Family sitcom — Jackson plays Dylan with humor and tenderness. Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4twilightsaga.fandom.com+4Wikipedia - 2007 – The Valley of Light (Travis) (TV movie)
TV movie drama — Travis in a touching story. Wikipedia+7Wikipedia+7Wikipedia+7 - 2009 – Criminal Minds (Adam Jackson / Amanda) (Ep. “Conflicted”)
Psychological twist — Jackson portrays a multiple personality: intense. Plex.tv+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3 - 2010 – No Ordinary Family (Trent Stafford) (Ep. “No Ordinary Visitors”)
Superhero at home, a fun episode where Trent arrives in the ultra-powered family universe. Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5Apple TV+5 - 2011–2013 – Aim High (Nick Green) (web series, 16 episodes)
Pioneer of the web series, Nick is a teenage secret agent. Jackson is also a producer! Plex.tv+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4 - 2013 – White Collar (Nate Osbourne) (Ep. “Shoot the Moon”)
Stylish guest in an elegant crime thriller — Nate dives into action. Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3twilightsaga.fandom.com+3 - 2013 – NTSF:SD:SUV:: (Jesse James) (Sketch TV)
Parody series, he plays a quirky Jesse James. Top-notch humor. Apple TV+4Wikipedia+4Plex.tv+4 - 2015 – Finding Carter (Jared Peters) (12 episodes)
Notable role in a modern dramatic series — Jared at the heart of family dilemmas. Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3 - 2017 – The Last Ship (Giorgio) (8 episodes)
Intense post-apocalyptic series — Giorgio is quite a character on the ship. IMDb+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4 - 2022 – The Guardians of Justice (Blue Scream)
Animated superhero/re-enactment original — he lends his voice to Blue Scream. TVGuide.com+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
In summary…
Jackson Rathbone exploded with Twilight, but he beautifully bounced back in very varied styles: horror, drama, comedy, web series, mystical adventures… Always exciting to follow! Do you love it? Tell me, which movie or series intrigues you the most?
Passionate about movies, TV shows, and pop culture, Eva Vibes loves sharing her favorite picks and discoveries with enthusiasm.
As a big admirer of Jackson Rathbone, she enjoys revisiting his iconic roles, keeping up with his musical and film projects, and chatting about everything that makes his world unique.