Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson

1975-09-30

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.

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Moana

Moana

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After.Life

After.Life

6.3

Vivo

Vivo

7.3

Hamilton

Hamilton

8.2

tick, tick... BOOM!

tick, tick... BOOM!

7.6

Tracers

Tracers

6.0

In the Heights

In the Heights

7.2

Space Oddity

Space Oddity

6.0

Hamilton’s America

Hamilton’s America

6.8

World’s Best

World’s Best

6.2

For All Humankind

For All Humankind

5.0

25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love

25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love

10.0

Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway

Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway

6.7

Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days

Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days

6.3

We Are Freestyle Love Supreme

We Are Freestyle Love Supreme

7.4

Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You

Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You

7.0

Boundary Waters

Boundary Waters

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New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

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The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth

The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth

7.0

In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams

In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams

10.0