Graduated from Baylor University's business school with double majors, international economics and management information systems, and a minor in Spanish.
Used to go by Ryan, but Ryan Hurst was taken - uses Jackson.
Played football, soccer, basketball, and baseball while attending St. Pius X High School, Houston, Texas.
Had a career in finance in Dallas before moving to Austin, and then onto LA to further his acting career.
Has two brothers, Colin and Michael.
Father with wife Stacy Stas Hurst of their two sons Ryder Jackson Hurst was born on July 25, 2015, and Hunter Eli Hurst was born on February 7, 2018.