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Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson

Actor · Born 1975-09-30 · Metropolis, Illinois, USA

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Moana (2016) — Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
  2. Fringe (2008) — EMT
  3. tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) — TTB Concert Attendee
  4. Person of Interest (2011) — Farrow
  5. White Collar (2009) — Nico
  6. After.Life (2009) — Neal
  7. Tracers (2015) — Lonnie
  8. When They See Us (2019) — Peter Rivera
  9. In the Heights (2021) — Mr. Softee Truck Driver
  10. Vivo (2021) — Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
  11. The Good Wife (2009) — Michael Wood
  12. And Just Like That… (2021) — Herbert Wexley
  13. Ghosts (2021) — Anthony
  14. Bull (2016) — Chunk Palmer
  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) — Self - Musical Guest
  16. Nurse Jackie (2009) — Trey
  17. Hamilton (2025) — George Washington
  18. Drunk History (2013) — Himself
  19. Space Oddity (2023) — Mike Taylor
  20. LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) — Self - Guest
  21. Hamilton's America (2016) — Self
  22. World's Best (2023) — Corey
  23. Tamron Hall (2019) — Self - Guest
  24. Some Good News (2020) — Self
  25. Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017)
  26. Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute (2018) — Self
  27. Live from Lincoln Center (1976) — Self
  28. Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You (2020)
  29. We Are Freestyle Love Supreme (2020) — Self
  30. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days (2021) — Self - Guest
  31. The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth (2020) — Self
  32. For All Humankind (2023) — Narrator (voice)
  33. In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams (2009) — Self
  34. 25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love (2021)
  35. New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway (2018) — Gabe/Bob/Riff
  36. After Midnight (2021)
  37. If I Tell You (2026) — Sam
  38. Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration (2024) — Self
  39. Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution (2025) — Self
  40. Exit Right