jackson's first notable role was lucky spencer on "general hospital", a role he first played from 1993 to 1999. jackson won numerous awards for his work as lucky. he was nominated for the daytime emmy award for outstanding younger actor in a drama series six times, winning first in 1995, and again in 1998 and 1999, making him the record holder for both nominations and wins for the younger actor category. he also won soap opera digest awards in 1995 and 1999. he was nominated for young artist awards in 1996, 1997 and 1999. he won "the hollywood reporter"'s youngstar award in 1995, 1997, 1998 and 1999 and was nominated in 2000. jackson also became a popular "teen heartthrob" among fans, featured on fan magazines such as "tiger beat" and garnering many fan clubs and internet fansites. in 1999, he was named one of "people" magazine's 50 most beautiful people.