Trevor Jackson

Trevor Howard Lawrence Jackson (born August 30, 1996) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for portraying Aaron Jackson on Freeform series Grown-ish, Kevin Blake on Syfy series Eureka, Kris McDuffy on Disney Channel's television film Let It Shine, Kevin LaCroix on American Crime and Dr. Wes Bryant on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

Other notable appearances include Broadway musical The Lion King, where he played the Young Simba, and television guest star roles on both Cold Case and Harry's Law. In 2012, he won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series. In 2018, he starred in the crime drama Superfly.

Early life Jackson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the younger of two sons of Cam Baxter and Kevin Jackson. Although he comes from a family interested in basketball, at age eight he decided that he would rather work in the entertainment industry. From 2010 to 2012 he played Kevin Blake in the final two seasons of Eureka. Jackson later appeared as a guest star on the Disney Channel television show Austin & Ally.

In September 2013, Jackson released the #NewThang EP. Jackson followed with his second single "Drop It", which was featured in McDonald's Monopoly Campaign commercial. To promote the #NewThang EP, Jackson toured with fellow Atlantic Records artist Justine Skye in the High School Nation Tour. He also played in a few shows.

2014–present: In My Feelings

In January 2014, Jackson released "New Thang" followed by a remix to his single "Drop It" featuring rapper B.o.B. In May, Jackson was featured on Diggy Simmons' single "My Girl". On July 22, 2014, Jackson posted a lyric video to a track with Kirko Bangz on his official YouTube channel titled "Me Likey" four days before its iTunes release. On August 3, 2014, Jackson partnered with fellow Atlantic Records artist Diggy Simmons on the Who Else But Us Tour. Jackson premiered the video for "I'll Be Who You Love (This Christmas)" on Rap-Up on December 3. Jackson followed with a new single, "Know Your Name", featuring Sage The Gemini on December 15. Jackson appeared as a guest on VINE and vocalist LianeV's new single "Keep Playin".

In early August, Jackson released the tracks on his YouTube channel and SoundCloud for stream with a visual for the song "Simple As This". On August 28, 2015, Jackson released the In My Feelings project on iTunes. In September he released the music video for his song "Bang Bang", which features Kevin Gates.

On December 3, 2015, Jackson released a video of "Like I Do" from In My Feelings on Billboard.

Jackson joined the regular cast of American Crime in its second season, playing the part of Kevin Lacroix. At the 2019 Soul Train Music Awards Jackson won the "Soul Train Certified Award".

From 2018 to 2024 he acted on the Freeform show "Grown-ish" as Aaron Jackson, a classmate and love interest of Zoey Johnson.

Since 2025 he plays Dr. Wes Bryant on Grey's Anatomy.

Artistry Jackson cites Michael Jackson, Gregory Hines, Donny Hathaway, Brian McKnight, and the Nicholas Brothers as his biggest musical influences. Conversely, he also "wanted every song to say something, to be an experience." In April 2013, Jackson volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Chicago. Jackson participated in the Strike Out Cystic Fibrosis's Bowling Charity Event on July 29, 2013. Jackson hosted the Duffy's Hope 11th Annual Teen Youth Empowerment Summit in Dover, Delaware on August 3, 2013. The organization helps provide youth with mentoring, health, education and more. Jackson has also worked with NBA Cares and The League of Young Voters Education Fund.

Discography

Studio albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Details Rough Drafts, Pt. 1 Released: March 22, 2018 Label: Born Art, Empire Format: Digital download Rough Drafts, Pt. 2 Released: June 4, 2019 Label: Born Art, Empire Format: Digital download The Love Language Released: March 26, 2021 Label: Born Art, Empire Format: Digital download

Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title Details #NewThang Released: September 9, 2013 Label:Born Art Music Group Atlantic Format: Digital download

Mixtapes + List of mixtape, with selected details Title Details In My Feelings Released: August 28, 2015 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download

Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US R&B Airplay "Like We Grown" 2013 — #NewThang "Drop It" 44 "Good Girl, Bad Girl" 2014 — "Me Likey" (featuring Kirko Bangz) — "Know Your Name" (featuring Sage the Gemini) — "Rock wit Me" (featuring Iamsu!) 2016 — In My Feelings"B&W (Benz and Wallet)"2017-Non-album single "Apocalypse" 2018 — Rough Drafts, Pt. 1 "Good Enough" — Non-album single "Warning"2019 -Rough Drafts, Pt. 2"Spam In a Can" -"Puddles" -In My Crocs -"Tell Me" (featuring Lil Yachty ) -Tell You the Truth - "Why Worry" (featuring Leon Hlabathi) 2020—Non-album single "Just Friends" —The Love Language "River" —Non-album single "Get To You" 2021 —The Love LanguageYour Everything "—" denotes items that did not chart.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US R&B Airplay "My Girl" (Diggy Simmons featuring Trevor Jackson) 2014 48 "Keep Playin" (LianeV featuring Trevor Jackson) 2015 — Question of Heart "Broke Us" (Cierra Ramirez featuring Trevor Jackson) 2019 — Over Your Head "Don't Cry" (ADÉ featuring Trevor Jackson) 2020 — "—" denotes items that did not chart.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2006 Showtime at the Apollo Himself 1 episode, season 4 2010 Albert! Or, My Life in the Ocean Albert Film The Way He Makes Them Feel: A Michael Jackson Fan Documentary Himself Film Cold Case Leon 1 episode, season 7 2010–2012 Eureka Kevin Blake 16 episodes, seasons 4–5 2011 Harry's Law Willie Blue 1 episode, season 1 A Moment of Youth Albert Film 2012 Let It Shine Kris McDuffy Film, main role A Beautiful Soul Quincy Smith Film Austin & Ally Trent 2 episodes, season 2 Dr. Phil Himself 1 episode, season 10 The Joey & Elise Show Himself Film 2013 Criminal Minds Tyler Rogers 17 episode, season 8 2015 K.C. Undercover Lincoln Treadwell pilot, season 1 Punk'd Himself 1 episode, season 1 2016 American Crime Kevin LaCroix Main Cast Season 2 2017 Burning Sands Zurich Film Lead role Black-ish Aaron Jackson 2 episodes 2018–2024 Grown-ish Aaron Jackson Main role 2018 Superfly Youngblood Priest Film Lead RoleWild 'n OutHimself Guest Role 2019 Weird City TBA Guest Role Ridiculousness Himself Guest 2024 This Is Me... Now: A Love Story Husband #3 Musical film 2025–present Grey's Anatomy Dr. Wes Bryant Guest; season 21Main cast; season 22

Awards and nominations + Award Year Nominated work Category Result Young Artist Award2012"Himself"33rd Young Artist Awards #Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 14-17 Soul Train Music Awards 2019 "Himself" Soul Train Certified Award