Jackson

Jackson is a main recurring character who appeared in seasons eight through ten of Barney & Friends. He was portrayed by Daven Wilson.

In-universe facts[]

Family: He has a mom (as mentioned in "Keep On Truckin'") and a dad (as mentioned in "A Picture of Friendship").
Likes: Ice cream (as mentioned in "Let's Go For A Ride!") and painting (as exclaimed in "A Wonderful World of Colors and Shapes").
Abilities:
- Can go across the monkey bars and dance (as mentioned in "Look What I Can Do!").
- It's presumed that Jackson knows ASL (American Sign Language) as he signed a few letters during the make-believe trip in Barney's car (as seen in "On the Road Again").
- Can jump rope and ride a bike (as seen in "Differences").

Main roles[]

Barney & Friends[]

"A World of Friends"[]

When Barney and the kids visit an international fair at the park to learn about different countries and cultures, Jackson becomes fascinated with the soccer balls from each booth and learns that a soccer ball is known as a "football" in other countries such as Kenya and Brazil, and he asks Barney if he can play with them for a while. As the group prepares for the fair, Jackson helps by returning the soccer balls to the booth and getting ready to share what they have learned with others.

"Let's Go for a Ride!"[]

Jackson arrives to the park on his red pedal car and tells Barney and the others that he came to get it washed. The group enthusiastically agrees to help, and together they gather buckets and sponges to clean Jackson's car. Jackson joins in the carwash, scrubbing and rinsing alongside his friends. By the end, Jackson is delighted with how his car looks brand new.

"It's Your Birthday, Barney!"[]

Inspired by the handmade presents his friends are preparing for Barney's birthday, Jackson decides he wants to give something truly special. He goes home to create a unique gift, prompting the group to wonder about his absence as they continue with games, songs, and opening other presents. Eventually, Jackson returns and presents Barney with a small but meaningful gift—a whistle—which he reveals is not the real present. Instead, his true gift is bringing all of Barney's friends to join him at his birthday day and singing "Happy Birthday" to him, showing that the most valuable gifts come from the heart.

"All About Me"[]

Jackson shares a healthy but unusual snack he created by mixing all his favorite foods together on a rice cake, including cheese, olives, and a strawberry. Although his friends find the snack different and somewhat strange in taste, they appreciate the effort and the importance of eating healthy foods that help the body grow and stay strong.

"Keep On Truckin'"[]

While playing with his toy truck, Jackson loses a wheel, which leaves him feeling disappointed because he cannot take part in the planned truck parade with Rachel and Nick. Barney steps in to help, searching for a replacement and ultimately fixing Jackson's truck by providing the right-sized wheel. Grateful for Barney's help, Jackson is able to play with his truck again and looks forward to telling his mom about how Barney gave him a new wheel.

Appearances[]

"A Fountain of Fun"
"Once Upon a Fairy Tale"
"A Picture of Friendship"
"A World of Friends"
"Who's Your Neighbor?"
"Let's Go for a Ride!" (cameo)
"It's Your Birthday, Barney!"
"All About Me" (cameo)
"Keep On Truckin'"
"Coming On Strong"
"Let's Play Games!"
"A Wonderful World of Colors and Shapes"
"Easy as ABC"
"Look What I Can Do!"
"On the Road Again"
"My Friends, The Doctor and the Dentist"
"Special Skills"
"Shapes"
"Winter"
"Summer"
"Separation"
"Rabbits"
"Differences"
"China"
"Kenya"