Christopher Jackson
Acting
Born: 1975-09-30 in Metropolis, Illinois, USA
Biography
Christopher Neal Jackson (born September 30, 1975) is an American actor, singer, musician, and composer. He began his career in 1995 starring in the Off-Broadway musical Time and the Wind by composer Galt MacDermot when he was just 20 years old. He made his Broadway debut in 1997 as an ensemble member in the Original Broadway Cast of Disney's The Lion King. He remained with the show for several years, ultimately taking over the role of Simba. He went on to perform leading roles in several more Broadway musicals and plays, including After Midnight, Bronx Bombers, Holler If Ya Hear Me, and Memphis. He drew critical acclaim in several projects with Lin-Manuel Miranda: originating the roles of Benny in In the Heights and George Washington in the smash hit Hamilton. For the latter role he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He also collaborated with Miranda on the Disney film Moana in which he provides the singing voice of Chief Tui. His other film work includes secondary roles in After.Life and Tracers.
Known For
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
Person of Interest
Farrow
The Good Wife
Michael Wood
Fringe
EMT
Ghosts
Anthony
Tony Awards
Self - Performer
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
White Collar
Nico
Bull
Chunk Palmer
Nurse Jackie
Trey
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
Drunk History
Himself
And Just Like That…
Herbert Wexley
Moana
Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
After.Life
Neal
When They See Us
Peter Rivera
Hamilton
George Washington
Vivo
Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
Tracers
Lonnie
In the Heights
Mr. Softee Truck Driver
tick, tick... BOOM!
TTB Concert Attendee
Live from Lincoln Center
Self
Space Oddity
Mike Taylor
Some Good News
Self
The Sun Never Sets
Chris
World's Best
Corey
Exit Right
If I Tell You
Sam
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Self
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Self - Guest
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
Self
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
Self
Hamilton's America
Self
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
For All Humankind
Narrator (voice)
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
Self
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
Gabe/Bob/Riff