Jasper Keen was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and raised on the Big Island, Hawaii on an off-grid coffee farm. He graduated from the University of North Carolina School for the Arts in 2020 with a BFA in acting. He attended the New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA), located in Santa Fe, NM and was part of the first four years of the Theater Department’s enrollment at the institution (2010 to 2014). Jasper has been working as an actor since graduation and currently resides in New York City . His most notable role is as Passenger Dude in End of the Road by Jack Johnson. Jasper Keen Is Living The Dream As Passenger Dude – End of the Road
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About Jasper Keen
I’m here to tell you about my passion. Since I was a little boy, I’ve wanted to be a professional actor and make a living doing what I love. For some reason, I never really thought it could happen… until now. But first, who am I? My name is Jasper Keen, and as an actor, it’s my job to portray different people in different situations. Sometimes that means playing someone who has everything going for them, and sometimes it means playing someone whose world is falling apart. Recently, I had the opportunity to play one of those characters on a TV show called End of the Road (thanks for asking!) where I played a man named Jasper. Jasper wasn’t perfect by any means, but he seemed pretty happy with his life-until he received news that he had terminal cancer.
About His Role As Passenger Dude In End of the Road
I’m grateful I got to be a part of it, and that I could be at the end of that road, says Jasper. I think it was good for me to do something different for a little bit. Jasper’s role as an actor in such film productions as Kin, Spider-Man: Far From Home, War Dogs and End of the Road has taken him all over the world. Jasper’s family roots on his father’s side are from Germany, Poland and Scotland; on his mother’s side he is descended from indigenous Hawaiians. Jasper is happily single and splits his time between Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Jasper’s background
Jasper was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and raised on the Big Island, Hawaii on an off-grid coffee farm. He graduated from the University of North Carolina School for the Arts in 2020 with a BFA in acting. He attended the New Mexico School for the Arts High School Conservatory. His first major film production was playing Tripp Stewart in Country Roads in 2018 directed by Blake Edwards.
How did Jasper land this role?
So how did Jasper find himself in Los Angeles and living out this cool guy dream? Well, he made a decision that has set him up for success. From an early age, Jasper knew he wanted to be an actor. And not just any actor, he wanted to be one who went for it all. He auditioned for roles on stage, TV, and film and was fortunate enough to snag some juicy ones along the way (though it wasn’t easy). But something felt off, like there was something missing.
What’s next for him?
Jasper found a job in Honolulu, Hawaii as a customer service representative at JetBlue Airways. He loves that he gets to interact with people from all over and takes pride in customer service skills. Jasper knows that hard work will pay off for him and is still focusing on his acting goals, which he hopes to do professionally one day. His mantra is, If you can believe it, you can achieve it.
Advice he’d give to others starting out
If I could give one piece of advice to those starting out, it would be to take advantage of all the resources you have at your disposal. Between YouTube tutorials, audiobooks, and Facebook groups it’s easier than ever for people to get help from others. For me, a good friend was an invaluable resource. He helped me with everything from booking flights and applying for jobs to finding a place to live in L.A., he even offered his truck so I didn’t have to rent one when moving my things into my apartment!
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In End of the Road, Jasper talks about his journey as a passenger dude. He started out driving to work at 5:00 in the morning and working until 7:00 at night, then repeating that routine every day for over three years. All while using 3-4 hours daily commuting time and not being able to spend time with his family or doing what he loves most, acting. It wasn’t until his wife asked him a simple question in response to this that he was able to make a change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the plot of the end of the road?
One day, I was driving around as usual and this woman flagged me down. She said she was lost and needed help getting home. Turns out she didn’t know where she lived in her own neighborhood. So, I drove her home–no big deal right?
Who is end of the road Director Millicent Shelton?
Millicent Shelton is an award-winning filmmaker from Los Angeles, California. She directed her first documentary in 2013 and was a finalist for the HBO Short Documentary Award that same year. Her most recent film, ‘End of the Road’, chronicles what it’s like to be a long-distance truck driver on major highways and local roads across America today. Millicent completed her MFA in Cinema at UCLA and is currently an Assistant Professor at New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Who is Queen Latifah’s ‘end of the road’ character Brenda?
Queen Latifah’s character in ABC’s comedy-drama series The Mayor is not an ordinary politician. Brenda and her family live off the grid on their self-sufficient coffee farm in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More than a politician, Brenda is really passionate about agriculture. When it comes to economics, she doesn’t like to have anything to do with them; instead she prefers natural growth without government interference and lobbies heavily against GMOs.
What is the author’s style in the end of the road?
People can’t get enough of Jasper and this proves that his blog is going to keep on going for a long time. It’s safe to say he is living the dream with his job as a passenger dude because he gets paid to explore different places and go on adventures. Jasper is humble when it comes to interviews and you can tell he’s been given so much in life; it’s inspiring.
