Christopher Jackson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 30, 1975 (age 51)
- Place of birth
- Metropolis, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 42
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
Filmography
The Sun Never Sets
2026Movie
Chris
If I Tell You
2026Movie
Sam
Hamilton
2025Movie
George Washington
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
2025Movie
Self
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
2024Movie
Self
World's Best
2023Movie
Corey
Space Oddity
2023Movie
Mike Taylor
For All Humankind
2023Movie
Narrator (voice)
And Just Like That…
2021TV
Herbert Wexley
tick, tick... BOOM!
2021Movie
TTB Concert Attendee
Ghosts
2021TV
Anthony
Vivo
2021Movie
Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
In the Heights
2021Movie
Mr. Softee Truck Driver
After Midnight
2021Movie
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021Movie
Self - Guest
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
2021Movie
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020Movie
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020Movie
Self
Some Good News
2020TV
Self
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020Movie
Self
The Tamron Hall Show
2019TV
Self - Guest
When They See Us
2019TV
Peter Rivera
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
2018Movie
Self
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
2018Movie
Gabe/Bob/Riff
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017Movie
Moana
2016Movie
Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
Hamilton's America
2016Movie
Self
Bull
2016TV
Chunk Palmer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015TV
Self - Musical Guest
Tracers
2015Movie
Lonnie
Drunk History
2013TV
Himself
Person of Interest
2011TV
Farrow
After.Life
2009Movie
Neal
White Collar
2009TV
Nico
The Good Wife
2009TV
Michael Wood
Nurse Jackie
2009TV
Trey
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
2009Movie
Self
Fringe
2008TV
EMT
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988TV
Self - Guest
Live from Lincoln Center
1976TV
Self
Tony Awards
1956TV
Self - Performer
Exit Right
Movie