Soap Opera Digest - November 22, 1994
 

    Some say he's Lucky, but Jonathan Jackson thinks he's just an average kid.  Of course, most 12-year-olds aren't doing talk shows, movies and GENERAL HOSPITAL.
    The pre-teen eased his way into show business with commercial work and local modeling.  He landed the plum role of Lucky Spencer, son of Luke and Laura, during a trip to California.  "I auditioned Tuesday and Wednesday, then I tested for it on Friday, and I worked on Monday," Jackson recalls.  "I didn't have much time to let it soak in."
    It didn't' take much time for him to become an audience favorite.  Jackson's artless, all-boy portrayal is a breath of fresh air.  But is he playing himself?  "We are both independent, but Lucky is a little more wild -- he likes to joke around and dance a lot," Jackson giggles.
    His dance partners are also his favorite people:  TV parents Anthony Geary and Genie Francis.  "They are really cool to work with because when I have a question, they are there to help.  They're a lot of fun."
    Jackson's daily work load would send most youngsters back to grammar school.  "When I have school, I get [to work] at 1 o'clock, probably start working at 2, and get out at 5 or 6.  When I have a really heavy day, I can be there until 8 o'clock."
    Jackson's success required a move to L.A.  His mom lives with him; his doctor dad is running a medical practice in Vancouver.  Make no mistake:  Jackson is a hot property -- and not just on soaps.  He starred with Christopher Lloyd in the film Camp Nowhere.
    Being successful doesn't leave much time for fun, but Jackson enjoys making home videos with his brother and strumming the guitar.  "When I go out, I usually go to the movies," he says.
    What would the young actor like to see happen to Lucky?  "I think it'd be cool if he started to have conflicts with his parents, just to show that kids and parents don't always get along," Jackson suggests.  "I want people to see another side of Lucky.
 

JUST THE FACTS: Born: Vancouver, WA Birthdate: May 11, 1982 Doggonit: "I have four or five cats.  I wish I could have a dog, but they don't get along very well." Favorite Actors: Christian Slater and Kevin Costner. Family: One brother and one sister. Dream Girl: "I like it when they are pretty.  That's a bonus, but it doesn't hurt."

Jonathan Jackson plays Lucky, the independant son of Luke and Laura Spencer on GH.