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Christopher Jackson
Actor

Christopher Jackson

30 Sep 1975Born
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Metropolis, Illinois, USABirthplace

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.

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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.

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Filmography

  1. TBAExit RightFilm
  2. 2026The Sun Never SetsFilm: Chris
  3. 2026If I Tell YouFilm: Sam
  4. 2025HamiltonFilm: George Washington
  5. 2023World's BestFilm: Corey
  6. 2023Space OddityFilm: Mike Taylor
  7. 2023For All HumankindFilm: Narrator (voice)
  8. 2021And Just Like That…Series: Herbert Wexley (24 episodes)
  9. 2021tick, tick... BOOM!Film: TTB Concert Attendee
  10. 2021GhostsSeries: Anthony (1 episode)
  11. 2021VivoFilm: Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
  12. 2021In the HeightsFilm: Mr. Softee Truck Driver
  13. 2021After MidnightFilm
  14. 202125 Years of Rent: Measured in LoveFilm
  15. 2020Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On YouFilm
  16. 2019When They See UsSeries: Peter Rivera (2 episodes)
  17. 2018New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on BroadwayFilm: Gabe/Bob/Riff
  18. 2017Hamilton: One Shot to BroadwayFilm
  19. 2016MoanaFilm: Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
  20. 2016BullSeries: Chunk Palmer (125 episodes)
  21. 2015TracersFilm: Lonnie
  22. 2011Person of InterestSeries: Farrow (1 episode)
  23. 2009After.LifeFilm: Neal
  24. 2009White CollarSeries: Nico (1 episode)
  25. 2009The Good WifeSeries: Michael Wood (1 episode)
  26. 2009Nurse JackieSeries: Trey (1 episode)
  27. 2008FringeSeries: EMT (1 episode)

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