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Stoney Jackson is an American actor and musician who is best known for his appearances in various TV series and films such as "The Insiders", "The Heat", and "Mask". He first achieved recognition in the 1980s as a music video dancer and actor, and gained further fame when he starred alongside Michael Jackson in his music video for "Beat It".

In the music video, Jackson plays a gang leader who challenges Michael Jackson to a knife fight, but ultimately gets defeated. The two remained friends after the video shoot, and Stoney also appeared in Michael Jackson's short film "Moonwalker" in 1988.

Stoney Jackson was born in Richmond, Virginia, on February 27, 1960. He began his acting career in the late 1970s, with small roles in TV series such as "CHiPs" and "Baretta". He made his feature film debut in 1980 with the horror movie "Friday the 13th".

Throughout the 1980s, Stoney appeared in various movies and TV shows, but it was his appearance in Michael Jackson's "Beat It" music video that brought him the most attention. He continued to act in movies throughout the 1990s and 2000s, but has focused more on music in recent years. Stoney Jackson continues to perform as a musician and is also an advocate for urban gardening and sustainable living in his community.