​Jackson Rathbone, born Monroe Jackson Rathbone V on December 14, 1984, in Singapore, is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Jasper Hale in The Twilight Saga. His family background is rich with notable ancestors and a diverse cultural heritage.​

👪 Family Background

  • Father: Monroe Jackson Rathbone IV, an executive with Mobil Oil.

  • Mother: Randee Lynn (née Brauner).

  • Siblings: Three sisters, including ceramic artist Kelly Rathbone. 

Due to his father's career, Jackson spent his early years in various countries, including Singapore, Norway, and Indonesia, before settling in Midland, Texas. 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Immediate Family

  • Spouse: Sheila Hafsadi, an Iraqi-American digital creator. The couple married on September 29, 2013, in Malibu, California.

  • Children:

    • Monroe Jackson Rathbone VI, born July 5, 2012.

    • Presley Bowie Rathbone, born May 31, 2016.

    • Felix Valleau Rathbone, born December 31, 2019. ​

The family currently resides in Austin, Texas. ​

🧬 Ancestry and Notable Relatives

  • Great-Grandfather: Monroe Jackson Rathbone II, former chairman of Standard Oil, which later became Exxon.

  • Distant Relatives:

    • Basil Rathbone, renowned English actor known for portraying Sherlock Holmes.

    • General Henry Rathbone, a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. ​

🌍 Cultural Heritage

Jackson's lineage includes English, German, French, and Spanish ancestry, reflecting a diverse cultural background.

🎭 Career Highlights

  • Breakthrough Role: Rathbone gained widespread recognition as Jasper Hale in The Twilight Saga (2008–2012).​

  • Other Notable Roles:

    • Portrayed Sokka in The Last Airbender (2010).

    • Appeared in films such as Girlfriend (2010), City of Dead Men (2014), Pali Road (2016), and Until We Meet Again (2022).

    • Featured in TV series including Beautiful People (2005–2006), Aim High (2011–2013), Finding Carter (2015), and The Last Ship (2017) .​

  • Music Career: Rathbone was a member of the funk rock band 100 Monkeys, contributing as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. The band released several albums and toured extensively before he departed in 2012 to focus on his acting career .​

🎓 Early Life and Education

Due to his father's career with Mobil Oil, Rathbone spent his early years in various countries, including Indonesia and the United States. He began performing with the local theater group "The Pickwick Players" in Midland, Texas. He later attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, specializing in acting. Although he initially planned to study at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, he chose to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film .​

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal Life

Rathbone married Sheila Hafsadi, a burlesque dancer, on September 29, 2013. The couple has three children: a son born in 2012, a daughter in 2016, and another son in 2020. They reside in Alpharetta, Georgia. Actress Nikki Reed, Rathbone's co-star from Twilight, is the godmother of their eldest son .

🎸 Philanthropy

An advocate for music education, Rathbone is an honorary board member of Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing music programs in underprivileged U.S. public schools. He has supported the organization by donating signed memorabilia, visiting classrooms, and providing instruments to students .​

 

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