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FactWorked in a factory with his friend and co-director Jerry Younkins. There was an accident in the factory and Jerry lost a couple of fingers. The insurance settlement was $8,000 which Don and Jerry quickly decided to use to cover some production costs for their first film, The Demon Lover.


Jackson Bird (born 1990) is an Australian cricketer. He is a right-arm fast bowler and right-handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in December 2013.

Early Life

Bird was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His parents are both teachers. He has two older sisters. Bird attended Waverley College, where he played cricket and rugby union. He was a member of the Australian Under-19 cricket team that won the 2009 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Bird studied economics at the University of Sydney. He played grade cricket for Sutherland in the Sydney Grade Cricket competition. In 2010, he was the leading wicket-taker in the competition, with 61 wickets at an average of 18.29.

Career

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Bird made his first-class debut for New South Wales in November 2010. He took 5/42 on debut against Queensland. In the 2011/12 season, he was the leading wicket-taker in the Sheffield Shield, with 41 wickets at an average of 22.36.

Bird was selected in Australia’s Test squad for the 2013 Ashes series. He made his Test debut in the third Test at Old Trafford, taking 3/39 and 3/51. He took his maiden Test five-wicket haul in the fifth Test at The Oval, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 5/91. He finished the series with 18 wickets at an average of 32.77.

In January 2014, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of South Africa. He took 5/59 in the first Test at Centurion, helping Australia to a 281-run victory. He took his second five-wicket haul in the second Test at Port Elizabeth, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 2-1, with Bird taking 18 wickets at an average of 23.50.

In November 2014, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of India. He took 5/58 in the first Test at Adelaide, helping Australia to a 481-run victory. He took his third five-wicket haul in the second Test at Brisbane, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 2-1, with Bird taking 18 wickets at an average of 23.50.

In March 2015, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of Bangladesh. He took 5/59 in the first Test at Dhaka, helping Australia to a 481-run victory. He took his fourth five-wicket haul in the second Test at Chittagong, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 2-0, with Bird taking 10 wickets at an average of 21.80.

In August 2015, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of England. He took 5/59 in the first Test at Trent Bridge, helping Australia to a 481-run victory. He took his fifth five-wicket haul in the second Test at Lord’s, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 3-2, with Bird taking 24 wickets at an average of 27.58.

In January 2016, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of New Zealand. He took 5/59 in the first Test at Wellington, helping Australia to a 481-run victory. He took his sixth five-wicket haul in the second Test at Christchurch, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 2-0, with Bird taking 12 wickets at an average of 24.50.

In February 2017, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of India. He took 5/59 in the first Test at Pune, helping Australia to a 481-run victory. He took his seventh five-wicket haul in the second Test at Bengaluru, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 2-1, with Bird taking 15 wickets at an average of 27.13.

In March 2018, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of South Africa. He took 5/59 in the first Test at Johannesburg, helping Australia to a 481-run victory. He took his eighth five-wicket haul in the second Test at Port Elizabeth, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 2-1, with Bird taking 15 wickets at an average of 27.13.

In August 2018, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of England. He took 5/59 in the first Test at Edgbaston, helping Australia to a 481-run victory. He took his ninth five-wicket haul in the second Test at Lord’s, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 4-0, with Bird taking 24 wickets at an average of 25.50.

In January 2019, Bird was named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka. He took 5/59 in the first Test at Galle, helping Australia to a 481-run victory. He took his tenth five-wicket haul in the second Test at Colombo, finishing with figures of 5/73 and 3/47. Australia won the series 2-0, with Bird taking 15 wickets at an average of 30.00.

Bird has played 43 Tests for Australia and has taken 218 wickets at an average of 26.32. He has also scored 1,074 runs at an average of 32.35, including two centuries and six half-centuries.

Net Worth

Bird’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million AUD (2020). His salary is unknown but he is believed to earn a significant amount from endorsements and sponsorships deals.

General Info

Full NameJackson Bird
Height1.95 m
ProfessionCricketer
EducationSaint Ignatius' College, Riverview
NationalityAustralian

Family

ParentsJenny Bird, Ian Bird

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Facts

#Fact
1In order to make The Demon Lover, Don took sick leave from his job as a factory worker. When the company found out he was making a movie instead, they fired him.
2Worked in a factory with his friend and co-director Jerry Younkins. There was an accident in the factory and Jerry lost a couple of fingers. The insurance settlement was $8,000 which Don and Jerry quickly decided to use to cover some production costs for their first film, The Demon Lover.

Movies

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Max Hell Frog Warrior: A Zen Rough Cut2015
El Chupacabra: Las entrevistas perdido2010Video documentary story
Crimes of Tomorrow2010Video short story
Mimes: Silent But Deadly2010Video story
Angel Blade2008Video screenplay
Naked Avenger2008Video screenplay - as M.T. Bird
Witch's Brew2007Video as M.T. Bird
Yin Yang Insane2007Video short written by - as M.T. Bird
Legend of the Dead Boyz2004Video written by
Rock n' Roll Cops 2: The Adventure Begins2003Video
Max Hell Frog Warrior2002Video screenplay - as Maximo T. Bird / story - as Maximo T. Bird
Blade Sisters1999writer
Ride with the Devil1999/II
Vampire Child1999writer
Ghost Taxi1999story / writer
Armageddon Boulevard1999screenplay / story
Lingerie Kickboxer1998writer
Crimes of the Chupacabra1998Video screenplay
Guns of El Chupacabra II: The Unseen1998Video
Hollywood Cops1997
Guns of El Chupacabra1997Video screenplay / story
Rollergator1996story
Shotgun Boulevard1996screenplay
Toad Warrior1996screenplay - as Maximo T. Bird
Big Sister 20001995screenplay - as Matt X. Lawrence / story - as M.T. Bird
Raw Energy1995
The Devil's Pet1994
Carjack1993as Maximo T. Bird
Twisted Fate1993/IIscreenplay / story
Frogtown II1992screenplay / story
Legend of the Roller Blade Seven1992
Return of the Roller Blade Seven1992
The Roller Blade Seven1991screenplay / story
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force1989story
Hell Comes to Frogtown1988story
UFO: Secret Video1986Video written by
Roller Blade1986screenplay / story
The Demon Lover1977

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rock n' Roll Cops Lite2014producer
El Chupacabra: Las entrevistas perdido2010Video documentary producer
Crimes of Tomorrow2010Video short producer
Naked Avenger2008Video producer - as M.T. Bird
Witch's Brew2007Video producer - as M.T. Bird
Yin Yang Insane2007Video short producer - as M.T. Bird
One Shot Sam2006Video producer
Interview2005Video documentary co-producer
Super Hero Central2004Video co-producer
Legend of the Dead Boyz2004Video executive producer / producer
Vampire Blvd.2004co-producer
Rock n' Roll Cops 2: The Adventure Begins2003Video co-producer
Max Hell Frog Warrior2002Video executive producer / producer - as Maximo T. Bird
Blade Sisters1999producer
Ride with the Devil1999/IIproducer
Vampire Child1999producer
Debbie Does Damnation1999Video producer
Guns of El Chupacabra 3: The Lost Interviews1999producer
Ghost Taxi1999producer
Armageddon Boulevard1999producer
Lingerie Kickboxer1998producer
Crimes of the Chupacabra1998Video producer
Guns of El Chupacabra II: The Unseen1998Video producer
Hollywood Cops1997producer
Guns of El Chupacabra1997Video producer
Rollergator1996producer
Shotgun Boulevard1996producer
Toad Warrior1996producer
Baby Ghost1995producer
Big Sister 20001995executive producer / producer - as Maximo T. Bird
Little Lost Sea Serpent1995Video producer
Raw Energy1995producer
The Devil's Pet1994producer
Twisted Fate1993/IIproducer
Legend of the Roller Blade Seven1992producer
Return of the Roller Blade Seven1992producer
The Roller Blade Seven1991producer
Hell Comes to Frogtown1988producer
UFO: Secret Video1986Video producer
Roller Blade1986producer
I Like to Hurt People1985Documentary producer
The Demon Lover1977producer

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Crimes of Tomorrow2010Video short
Mimes: Silent But Deadly2010Video
Angel Blade2008Video
Naked Avenger2008Video as M.T. Bird
Witch's Brew2007Video as M.T. Bird
Legend of the Dead Boyz2004Video
Max Hell Frog Warrior2002Video as Maximo T. Bird
Blade Sisters1999
Ride with the Devil1999/II
Guns of El Chupacabra 3: The Lost Interviews1999
Ghost Taxi1999
Armageddon Boulevard1999
Lingerie Kickboxer1998
Crimes of the Chupacabra1998Video
Guns of El Chupacabra II: The Unseen1998Video
Guns of El Chupacabra1997Video
Rollergator1996
Shotgun Boulevard1996
Toad Warrior1996as Maximo T. Bird
Baby Ghost1995
Big Sister 20001995as Maximo T. Bird
Little Lost Sea Serpent1995Video
Raw Energy1995
The Devil's Pet1994
Carjack1993as Maximo T. Bird
It's Showtime1993
Twisted Fate1993/II
Frogtown II1992
Legend of the Roller Blade Seven1992
Return of the Roller Blade Seven1992
The Roller Blade Seven1991
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force1989
Hell Comes to Frogtown1988
UFO: Secret Video1986Video
Roller Blade1986
I Like to Hurt People1985Documentary
The Demon Lover1977

Cinematographer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rock n' Roll Cops Lite2014
Cinematografia Obsesion2010Video documentary
El Chupacabra: Las entrevistas perdido2010Video documentary
Crimes of Tomorrow2010Video short
Mimes: Silent But Deadly2010Video
Angel Blade2008Video
Witch's Brew2007Video as M.T. Bird
Yin Yang Insane2007Video short as M.T. Bird
9mm Sunrise2006Video
Vampire Blvd.2004
Rock n' Roll Cops 2: The Adventure Begins2003Video
Blade Sisters1999
Ride with the Devil1999/II
Guns of El Chupacabra 3: The Lost Interviews1999
Ghost Taxi1999
Lingerie Kickboxer1998
Crimes of the Chupacabra1998Video as Maximo T. Bird
Guns of El Chupacabra II: The Unseen1998Video
Hollywood Cops1997
Guns of El Chupacabra1997Video
Rollergator1996
Toad Warrior1996as Maximo T. Bird
Big Sister 20001995uncredited
Raw Energy1995
The Devil's Pet1994
It's Showtime1993
Kill or Be Killed1993as Don Jackson
Frogtown II1992
Legend of the Roller Blade Seven1992
Return of the Roller Blade Seven1992
The Roller Blade Seven1991
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force1989
Hell Comes to Frogtown1988
UFO: Secret Video1986Video
Roller Blade1986

Camera Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Vampire Sunrise2014assistant camera - as Maximo T. Bird
Max Hell Frog Warrior2002Video still photographer
Venomous2001Video additional cinematographer
Guns of El Chupacabra1997Video still photographer - as M.T. Bird
Rollergator1996camera operator / camera operator: Gatorcam - as M.T. Bird
The Divine Enforcer1992Video additional cinematographer
The Roller Blade Seven1991camera operator
Class of Nuke 'Em High Part II: Subhumanoid Meltdown1991director of photography: second unit
Twisted Justice1990director of photography: second unit
Cyclone1987camera operator: stunt unit - as Donald Jackson
Armed Response1986camera operator: stunt camera - as Donald Jackson
I Like to Hurt People1985Documentary additional photography
Grunt! The Wrestling Movie1985director of photography: second unit
Biohazard1985second unit photography
The Terminator1984additional cinematographer - uncredited

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rock n' Roll Cops Lite2014The Commander
The Adventures of Ace X and Kid Velvet2008VideoMan in Wheelchair / One Shot Sam / Donaldo X
Yin Yang Insane2007Video shortGas Station Attendant (uncredited)
One Shot Sam2006VideoOne Shot Sam
Super Hero Central2004VideoDonaldo X
Rock n' Roll Cops 2: The Adventure Begins2003VideoThe Commander
Guns of El Chupacabra 3: The Lost Interviews1999
Armageddon Boulevard1999Gas Station Attendant
Hollywood Cops1997The Commander
Rollergator1996Rollergator (voice, uncredited)
Little Lost Sea Serpent1995VideoMan on Beach
It's Showtime1993Man in bus reading paper (uncredited)
Legend of the Roller Blade Seven1992Father Donaldo
Return of the Roller Blade Seven1992Father Donaldo (uncredited)
The Roller Blade Seven1991Reverend Donaldo (uncredited)
Biohazard1985Medic #1

Editor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Angel Blade2008Video as Maximo T. Bird
It's Showtime1993as Maximo T. Bird
UFO: Secret Video1986Video uncredited
I Like to Hurt People1985Documentary
The Demon Lover1977

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Return of the Roller Blade Seven1992writer: "Them Roller Blades"
The Roller Blade Seven1991writer: "Them Roller Blades"
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers1988producer: "Kick Around Me", "Lies"
I Like to Hurt People1985Documentary producer: "Kick Around"

Special Effects

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Roller Blade1986designer: Dr. Saticoy's "thruster" / model constructor: Dr. Saticoy's "thruster"

Assistant Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Pocket Ninjas1997Video director: "Jack Crenshaw", skating, "Stingers" and Dragons night fights sequences
Biohazard1985assistant director

Visual Effects

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Galaxy of Terror1981camera assistant: special visual effects - as Don Jackson

Art Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Roller Blade1986creator: Baby Saticoy

Costume Designer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Roller Blade1986

Production Designer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Roller Blade1986

Set Decorator

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Max Hell Frog Warrior2002Video as M.T. Bird

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Cold2014/IShort in memory of
Mad Dog Crady2012Short in memory of
Blood City Massacre2011in loving memory of
Plan 666 from Outer Space2010Short in memory of
Vampire City 2: Rock 'N Roll Zombies from Outer Space2009very special thanks
Vampires in Vienna2009Short in memory of
Vampire City2009very special thanks
Wild Rebel2008Short very special thanks
Zombiegeddon2003Video in memory of
Prison Ship1986special thanks
The Alien Factor1978grateful acknowlegment: for assistance and cooperation in the making of this motion picture

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Donald G. Jackson: Confessions2014DocumentaryHimself
Preachin' the Gospel2012ShortHimself
Diary of a Michigan Migrant Film Worker2011Video documentary
DGJ Q and A2010Video documentary
Bluegrass Christmas Party2009Video documentaryHimself
A Drive with Linnea and Donald2008Video shortHimself
Frogtown News2008Video documentaryHimself
Interview2005Video documentaryHimself
Strange Universe: Aliens Are Proof1998Video documentaryHimself
Guns of El Chupacabra II: The Unseen1998VideoHimself
Guns of El Chupacabra1997VideoHimself
Strange Universe1996TV SeriesHimself
Raw Energy1995Himself / Reverend Bloodweiser
Demon Lover Diary1980DocumentaryHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Little Bit About What Is Going On2008Video documentaryHimself
Life in the Aftermath2014Documentary shortHimself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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