Christopher Jackson
Acting • Born 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.
Filmography
36 credits
For All Humankind
Movie • 2023
Narrator (voice)
World's Best
Movie • 2023
Corey
tick, tick... BOOM!
Movie • 2021
TTB Concert Attendee
Space Oddity
Movie • 2023
Mike Taylor
Tracers
Movie • 2015
Lonnie
After.Life
Movie • 2009
Neal
Moana
Movie • 2016
Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Movie • 2017
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
Movie • 2018
Gabe/Bob/Riff
In the Heights
Movie • 2021
Mr. Softee Truck Driver
Hamilton
Movie • 2025
George Washington
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
Movie • 2020
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
Movie • 2020
Self
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
Movie • 2020
Self
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
Movie • 2009
Self
Hamilton's America
Movie • 2016
Self
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
Movie • 2021
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Movie • 2021
Self - Guest
After Midnight
Movie • 2021
Vivo
Movie • 2021
Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
Boundary Waters
Movie • 2024
Sam
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
Movie • 2024
Self
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Movie • 2018
Self
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
Movie • 2025
Self
Tamron Hall
TV • 2019
Self - Guest
Drunk History
TV • 2013
Himself
Person of Interest
TV • 2011
Farrow
White Collar
TV • 2009
Nico
And Just Like That…
TV • 2021
Herbert Wexley
Bull
TV • 2016
Chunk Palmer
Live from Lincoln Center
TV • 1976
Himself
Some Good News
TV • 2020
Self
Fringe
TV • 2008
EMT
When They See Us
TV • 2019
Peter Rivera
The Good Wife
TV • 2009
Michael Wood
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TV • 1988
Self - Guest