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 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.
Born: 30 September 1975
Played In
Hamilton
George Washington
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
Self
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
Self
Boundary Waters
Sam
World's Best
Corey
Space Oddity
Mike Taylor
For All Humankind
Narrator (voice)
And Just Like That…
Herbert Wexley
tick, tick... BOOM!
TTB Concert Attendee
Ghosts
Anthony
Vivo
Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
In the Heights
Mr. Softee Truck Driver
After Midnight
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Self - Guest
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
Self
Some Good News
Self
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
Self
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
When They See Us
Peter Rivera
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Self
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
Gabe/Bob/Riff
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Moana
Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
Hamilton's America
Self
Bull
Chunk Palmer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
Tracers
Lonnie
Drunk History
Himself
Person of Interest
Farrow
After.Life
Neal
White Collar
Nico
The Good Wife
Michael Wood
Nurse Jackie
Trey
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
Self
Fringe
EMT
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
Live from Lincoln Center
Self
Tony Awards
Self - Performer
Exit Right