Burgess Jenkins

Burgess Jenkins (born October 24, 1973) is an American actor and director who has had a steady career in television and film for more than two decades. He is best known for his role as Bobby Irons on One Tree Hill, Ray Budds in the film Remember the Titans opposite Denzel Washington, and as Hilary Swank's husband David Winter in the film The Reaping.

Early life Jenkins was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Jenkins trained at the famed "Playhouse West" with Jeff Goldblum.

Career Jenkins portrayed religious leader John Wesley in the award-winning independent film Wesley (2009) with Kevin McCarthy and June Lockhart.

On television, Jenkins played Bobby Irons throughout season six on the hit CW series One Tree Hill, The series reunited Jenkins with his Remember the Titans co-star Hayden Panettiere.

Jenkins signed onto season seven of the Lifetime Network's flagship original series Army Wives. He played Staff Sergeant Eddie Hall, married to Maggie Hall (Torrey DeVitto), as part of a new family entering the cast.

From 2014 to 2016, Jenkins played Billy Abbott in the Daytime Emmy-winning CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.

In 2024, he featured in the first season of the TV series Blue Ridge, playing the role of Ryan Lucas.

Filmography Film

Television