- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 30, 1975
- Place of Birth
- Metropolis, Illinois, USA
Christopher Jackson
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…
Filmography
movieHamilton
2025 · George Washington
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
movieHamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
2025 · Self
movieBroadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
2024 · Self
movieBoundary Waters
2024 · Sam
movieWorld's Best
2023 · Corey
movieSpace Oddity
2023 · Mike Taylor
movieFor All Humankind
2023 · Narrator (voice)
tvAnd Just Like That…
2021 · Herbert Wexley
movietick, tick... BOOM!
2021 · TTB Concert Attendee
tvGhosts
2021 · Anthony
movieVivo
2021 · Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
movieIn the Heights
2021 · Mr. Softee Truck Driver
movieAfter Midnight
2021
movieSesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021 · Self - Guest
movie25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
2021
movieHamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
movieThe Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020 · Self
tvSome Good News
2020 · Self
movieWe Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020 · Self
tvTamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest
tvWhen They See Us
2019 · Peter Rivera
movieElton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
2018 · Self
movieNew York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
2018 · Gabe/Bob/Riff
movieHamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017
movieMoana
2016 · Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
movieHamilton's America
2016 · Self
tvBull
2016 · Chunk Palmer
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Musical Guest
movieTracers
2015 · Lonnie
tvDrunk History
2013 · Himself
tvPerson of Interest
2011 · Farrow
movieAfter.Life
2009 · Neal
tvWhite Collar
2009 · Nico
tvThe Good Wife
2009 · Michael Wood
tvNurse Jackie
2009 · Trey
movieIn the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
2009 · Self
tvFringe
2008 · EMT
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
tvLive from Lincoln Center
1976 · Self
tvTony Awards
1956 · Self - Performer
Exit Right
movieExit Right
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