Jackie Kay was born and raised in the small town of Ocala, Florida. His father, Jack Kay, is a retired professional golfer, and his mother, Christie Kay, is a Skin Care Consultant. Soccer and other sports filled up most of his time as a youngster. He was intrigued at a young age by theater and was involved in school and local theater productions, but decided to put it on the back burner and focus on school and sports throughout his childhood. After graduating from college in 2017 he moved to Montreal, Canada to study Acting at the House of Actors Studio. After two years immersing himself in the craft, he relocated to Los Angeles.