Updated on: August 4, 2025

Basic Information

Field	Detail
Full Name	Jackson Richard Grimes
Date of Birth	September 4, 2001
Parentage	Son of actor Scott Grimes and Dawn Bailey-Grimes
Sibling	Madison Grimes (born April 2, 1999)
Legal History	Charged January 2023; charges formally declined May 2023
Hobbies	Golf, hiking, cinematography

Early Life & Family Background

Jackson Richard Grimes was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 4, 2001, into an industry family. Father Scott Christopher Grimes (b. July 9, 1971) is known for recurrent parts on ER, Party of Five, and Band of Brothers and voicing Steve Smith on American Dad! He lived with his artistic and caring mother, Dawn Bailey-Grimes. Madison Grimes (born April 2, 1999), Jackson’s older sister, began acting at age 3 on Without a Trace (2002) and later in Pearly Gates (2015). Jackson’s formative years were balanced between red-carpet premieres and private family occasions thanks to the Grimes family.

Jackson learned about film and TV production growing up on studio lots and after parties. By 10, he joined his father to recording studios, screening rooms, and writers’ groups, which fostered a love of storytelling without encouraging him to act. Even though he had access to high-profile circles and industry connections, Jackson grew up in local public schools and community sports teams. This mix of elegance and practicality led him to avoid the media as an adult.

Education & Creative Environment

Jackson graduated from the Los Angeles Unified School District in June 2019, according to available statistics. He took digital media and photography electives in high school and completed a Malibu-filmed short documentary as a senior. Behind the camera, he preferred creative cooperation to center-stage performance.

Jackson spent September 2019–August 2020 interning as a production assistant at an independent film collective in downtown Los Angeles after graduating. He helped with logistics and post-production editing of three short films. He started studying film theory and sports management part-time at a nearby community college in September 2020. His dual passion predicted his later preference on amateur golf and independent cinematography over popular acting. As a “assistant cinematographer” and “editor” on at least five short films by early 2022, he demonstrated technical skills independent from his family’s public personas.

Public Profile & Personal Interests

Jackson’s only confirmed social media accounts are two private Instagram accounts with fewer than 50 followers. He avoids public endorsements, brand partnerships, and media interviews to separate his personal and celebrity lives.

Golf is his main hobby. His four Southern California amateur tournaments between August 2021 and June 2024 include a personal best score of 78 over 18 holes at the Pasadena Open Club (April 12, 2023). Jackson is an avid hiker, having completed multiple multi-day Pacific Crest Trail backpacking trips in summer 2022 and spring 2024. He also films nature sequences and edits them into short reels. These projects underscore his preference for experiential hobbies over fame.

Legal History

Jackson faced a third-degree felony domestic abuse by strangulation charge in Los Angeles County Superior Court on January 15, 2023. Formal arraignment happened on January 23, 2023, after the incident in late December 2022. Court documents show that law enforcement interviewed witnesses and reviewed physical evidence throughout the months. On May 2, 2023, prosecutors declined to pursue formal charges due to inadequate evidence for felony prosecution. The matter was ended without appeals or supplementary filings. Jackson is no longer in court as of August 4, 2025.

Recent Family Developments

Scott Grimes returned to the public limelight at SDCC in July 2025, appearing in three panel discussions: two for American Dad! (19–21) and Family Guy (20). Jackson remained silent while Scott answered questions about voice-over style and series longevity.

Madison Grimes played the lead in the 2025 independent drama To the Max (principal photography ended May 15, 2025). Neither Scott nor Madison’s ventures have changed Jackson’s lifestyle; he avoids promotional and red-carpet gatherings. Jackson is committed to seclusion despite Dawn Bailey-Grimes’ early 2024 divorce and Scott’s March 2025 music tour.

Jackson has not started any professional entertainment ventures since mid-2024, according to documents and industry trackers. Even while close relatives make headlines, his public silence highlights his desire to define success on personal, not celebrity, criteria.

FAQ

For what is Jackson Richard Grimes famous?

Jackson Richard Grimes is primarily recognized as the son of actor and musician Scott Grimes, though he has consciously avoided a public-facing career.

What is his family background?

He was born in 2001 to Scott Grimes and Dawn Bailey-Grimes and has an older sister, Madison, who has pursued acting since childhood.

What are his public interests?

Jackson is passionate about golf, hiking, and cinematography, often participating in local amateur tournaments and independent short-film projects.

What is his legal status?

He was accused of domestic battery by strangulation in January 2023, but the district attorney’s office formally declined to pursue charges in May 2023.

Do his family updates exist?

While his father and sister continue to appear in film, television, and live events, Jackson remains entirely out of public view.

References

Source	Description
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342241/trivia/	Scott Grimes is Jackson’s father, an actor-singer known for roles in *ER*, *Party of Five*, *Band of Brothers*, and voice work on *American Dad!*.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2819265/	Madison Grimes, Jackson’s sister, is an actress with credits in *Without a Trace* and *Pearly Gates*.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Grimes	Scott Grimes had a Billboard AC top-20 hit with the song “Sunset Blvd.”
https://abc7news.com/post/disney-reveals-star-studded-sdcc-2025-lineup-featuring-percy-jackson-alien-earth-more/17024092/	Scott Grimes participated in San Diego Comic-Con 2025 panels for *American Dad!* and *Family Guy*.