Christopher Jackson
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
2015
Series
Person of Interest
Farrow
2011
Series
The Good Wife
Michael Wood
2009
Series
Fringe
EMT
2008
Series
Ghosts
Anthony
2021
Series
Tony Awards
Self - Performer
1956
Series
White Collar
Nico
2009
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Series
Bull
Chunk Palmer
2016
Series
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019
Series
Nurse Jackie
Trey
2009
Series
And Just Like That…
Herbert Wexley
2021
Series
Drunk History
Himself
2013
Series
When They See Us
Peter Rivera
2019
Film
In the Heights
Mr. Softee Truck Driver
2021
Film
After.Life
Neal
2009
Film
Moana
Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
2016
Film
Hamilton
George Washington
2025
Series
Live from Lincoln Center
Self
1976
Film
Tracers
Lonnie
2015
Film
Vivo
Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
2021
Film
tick, tick... BOOM!
TTB Concert Attendee
2021
Series
Some Good News
Self
2020
Film
Space Oddity
Mike Taylor
2023
Film
The Sun Never Sets
Chris
2026
Film
If I Tell You
Sam
2026
Film
World's Best
Corey
2023
Film
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Self
2018
Film
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Self - Guest
2021
Film
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
2021
Exit Right
Film
Hamilton's America
Self
2016
Film
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
Self
2020
Film
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017
Film
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
Self
2020
Film
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
Self
2025
Film
For All Humankind
Narrator (voice)
2023
Film
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
Self
2024
Film
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
Self
2009
Film
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
Gabe/Bob/Riff
2018
Film
After Midnight
2021