Christopher Jackson
Known for Acting · 40 credits
- Born
- 1975-09-30 (age 50)
- Place of birth
- Metropolis, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Christopher Neal Jackson · Chris Jackson
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.
Known For
TV Shows (16)
Person of Interest
2011
as Farrow
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Musical Guest
The Good Wife
2009
as Michael Wood
Fringe
2008
as EMT
White Collar
2009
as Nico
Ghosts
2021
as Anthony
Bull
2016
as Chunk Palmer
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Performer
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
Drunk History
2013
as Himself
Nurse Jackie
2009
as Trey
And Just Like That…
2021
as Herbert Wexley
When They See Us
2019
as Peter Rivera
Some Good News
2020
as Self
Live from Lincoln Center
1976
as Self
Movies (24)
Hamilton
2025
as George Washington
After.Life
2009
as Neal
Moana
2016
as Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
Vivo
2021
as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
as TTB Concert Attendee
In the Heights
2021
as Mr. Softee Truck Driver
Tracers
2015
as Lonnie
Space Oddity
2023
as Mike Taylor
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021
as Self - Guest
World's Best
2023
as Corey
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
2018
as Self
Boundary Waters
2024
as Sam
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
2021
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
2009
as Self
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020
as Self
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
2025
as Self
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020
as Self
Hamilton's America
2016
as Self
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
2024
as Self
After Midnight
2021
For All Humankind
2023
as Narrator (voice)
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
2018
as Gabe/Bob/Riff
About 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 Midni… With 40 credits spanning from 1956 to 2025, Christopher Jackson has appeared in 24 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Christopher Jackson Movies
- Hamilton (2025) — as George Washington
- After.Life (2009) — as Neal
- Moana (2016) — as Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
- Vivo (2021) — as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
- tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) — as TTB Concert Attendee
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