Burgess Jenkins is a renowned film actor, born on October 24, 1973, who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. His notable roles include playing Ray Budds in the 2000 film Remember The Titans, opposite the esteemed Academy Award winner Denzel Washington.
Jenkins' impressive repertoire also includes portraying David Winter, the husband of Hilary Swank, in the 2007 film The Reaping. Furthermore, he brought to life the character of John Wesley, a religious leader, in the award-winning independent film Wesley (2009),which featured Golden Globe winner Kevin McCarthy and Emmy-nominated television legend June Lockhart.
In addition to his film work, Jenkins has also made a mark on television, playing the recurring role of Bobby Irons throughout season 6 of the hit WB series One Tree Hill. He has also appeared in a recurring role on Lifetime's Army Wives and Drop Dead Diva.
Jenkins has demonstrated his versatility as an actor by starring in the true story "Unshackled" alongside the talented Stacy Keach. His outstanding performance as Bruce Snow in "Insignificant Others" earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the Boston Film Festival.
As a trained Meisner method actor, Jenkins honed his craft at the prestigious Playhouse West under the guidance of renowned instructors Robert Carnegie and academy award-nominated actor Jeff Goldblum.