Cheyenne Jackson
Acting • Born 1975-07-12
Biography
Cheyenne Jackson (born July 12, 1975) is an American actor and singer. He started in regional theater when he moved to Seattle, and after moving to New York City, made his 2002 Broadway theatre debut understudying both male leads in the Tony Award-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. In 2005, he originated his first Broadway leading role in All Shook Up earning him a Theatre World Award for "Outstanding Broadway Debut". In films, Jackson portrayed 9/11 victim and hero Mark Bingham in the 2006 Academy Award nominated United 93 which earned him the Boston Society of Film Critics 2006 award for "Best Ensemble Cast". He has also appeared in the films Curiosity (2005), Hysteria (2010), The Green (opposite Julia Ormond and Illeana Douglas), and Price Check (with Parker Posey). On television, he was a recurring series regular on NBC's 30 Rock, portraying Danny Baker, and on Fox's Glee as Vocal Adrenaline coach Dustin Goolsby. He has also guest starred on several series including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lipstick Jungle, Life on Mars, Law & Order, and Ugly Betty. In 2008, Jackson played series lead Sebastian Kinglare for the Lifetime Television pilot Family Practice opposite Anne Archer and Beau Bridges. He has a starring role alongside Mayim Bialik in the sitcom Call Me Kat (2021). Jackson has starred in several notable webisode series and in 2009 starred in a sold out one man show, "Back to the Start." In 2008, he was named Out magazine's Entertainer of the year. He is an international ambassador for amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) and a national ambassador and spokesperson for The Hetrick-Martin Institute.
Filmography
83 credits
A Clüsterfünke Christmas
Movie • 2021
Frank Clüsterfünke
Myths and Hymns
Movie • 2021
Soloist, "Hero and Leander"
Descendants Remix Dance Party
Movie • 2020
Hades
The Green
Movie • 2011
Daniel
Behind the Candelabra
Movie • 2013
Billy Leatherwood
One Night Stand
Movie • 2013
Mutual Friends
Movie • 2014
Christoph
Brutal
Movie • 2022
Love Is Strange
Movie • 2014
Ted
All There Is
Movie • 2025
Opening Night
Movie • 2016
Eli Faisel
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Movie • 2014
Michael Minetti
The One I Wrote for You
Movie • 2014
Ben Cantor
Bianca Saves Christmas
Movie • 2022
Butler (Voice)
A Beautiful Now
Movie • 2015
David
Broadway: The Next Generation
Movie
Self
Bear with Us
Movie • 2016
Hudson
Queens of the Dead
Movie • 2025
Jimmy
United 93: The Families and the Film
Movie • 2006
Self
Hello Again
Movie • 2017
Robert
Lucky Stiff
Movie • 2014
MC
Price Check
Movie • 2012
Ernie
Making the Boys
Movie • 2011
Self
Onion News Empire
Movie • 2013
Cameron Grey
United 93
Movie • 2006
Mark Bingham
Lola Versus
Movie • 2012
Roger
Mockingbird Lane
Movie • 2012
Steve
Splitting Image
Movie • 2017
Marcus
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Movie • 2018
Boris
Day Out of Days
Movie • 2015
Phil
Open
Movie • 2014
Dragula
Movie • 2014
Mr. Newton
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
Movie • 2018
Self
Descendants 3
Movie • 2019
Hades
Werewolves Within
Movie • 2021
Devon Wolfson
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
Movie • 2021
Hades (voice)
Hysteria
Movie • 2010
Chinese School
Movie
Reclaim the Flag
Movie • 2025
Self
go-LOVE-go
Movie
Cheyenne
America
Movie • 2025
Cowboy
Julie and the Phantoms
TV • 2020
Caleb Covington
Modern Family
TV • 2009
Max
The Masked Singer
TV • 2019
Frog Prince
Lipstick Jungle
TV • 2008
Bryce
Law & Order
TV • 1990
Jon Sorrentino
30 Rock
TV • 2006
Danny Baker
Glee
TV • 2009
Dustin Goolsby
Joy Behar: Say Anything!
TV • 2009
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000
Nebula1
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
Will Drake
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV • 2000
Terry
The Morning Show
TV • 2019
Cheyenne Jackson
I Can See Your Voice
TV • 2020
Sense8
TV • 2015
Blake Huntington
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
Sidney Aaron James
The Real O'Neals
TV • 2016
Mr. Peters
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
Dr. Vincent Anderson
The Jennifer Hudson Show
TV • 2022
Mockingbird Lane
TV • 2012
Steve
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
John Henry Moore
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
TV • 2012
Self - Special Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV • 2009
Self - Guest
Trailblazer Honors
TV • 2014
Self - Speaker
Saved by the Bell
TV • 2020
René
RuPaul's Drag Race
TV • 2009
Self - Guest Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race
TV • 2009
Self - Special Guest
Life on Mars
TV • 2008
Sebastian Grace
RuPaul
TV • 2019
Self
Entertainment Tonight
TV • 1981
Self
Celebrity Family Feud
TV • 2015
Self
Stars in the House
TV • 2020
Self - Special Guest
Smash
TV • 2012
Cheyenne Jackson
Face Off
TV • 2011
Guest Judge
Will & Grace
TV • 2017
Michael
Watchmen
TV • 2019
Hooded Justice
Call Me Kat
TV • 2021
Max
Equal
TV • 2020
Dale Jennings
Doctor Odyssey
TV • 2024
Brian
American Housewife
TV • 2016
Johnny Diamond
Matlock
TV • 2024
Detective (uncredited)
Ugly Betty
TV • 2006
Timothy D'Artagnan
People's Choice Awards
TV • 1975
Self - Presenter