Tom Jackson

Thomas Dale Jackson, (born 27 October 1948) is a Canadian actor and singer. He created and starred in an annual series of Christmas concerts called the Huron Carole for 18 years. He was the Chancellor of Trent University from 2009 until 2013. He played Billy Twofeathers on Shining Time Station and Peter Kenidi on North of 60. Life and career Tom Jackson was born on the One Arrow Reserve, Saskatchewan, near Batoche, the son of Rose, a Cree, and Marshall, an Englishman. He moved with his family to Namao, Alberta at age seven, and then to Winnipeg, Manitoba when he was fourteen. A year later, he dropped out of high school and lived on the streets for several years. As an actor, he has starred in television shows such as North of 60 and Shining Time Station where his character Billy Twofeathers debuted in its Halloween episode "Scare Dares". Jackson also made a guest appearance on Star Trek: The Next Generation in the season seven episode Journey's End. His films include Loyalties and The Diviners. He also starred in Grizzly Falls in 1999. His film career remains active with his appearance in the 2007 horror thriller Skinwalkers. In 2014, he appeared in acclaimed director Sidney J. Furie's The Dependables, as Sergeant Robinson. In 2019, he played White Bull, a Ute drug lord, opposite Liam Neeson in the film Cold Pursuit. He's cast member of the new 2023 series Sullivan's Crossing.