Christopher Jackson
Birthday: 1975-09-30
Place of Birth: Metropolis, Illinois, USA
Synopsis
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.
Acting
Hamilton
as George Washington
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
as Self
This documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, as they reflect upon why this show remains such an important piece of their personal, creative, and professional history–from the basement of the Drama Bookshop in NYC to the Broadway stage.
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Bull
as Chunk Palmer
Dr. Jason Bull is the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a hugely successful trial consulting firm.
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Hamilton's America
as Self
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into ground-breaking musical theater.
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Great Performances: In The Heights - Chasing Broadway Dreams
as Himself
The personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of the 2008 Tony Award winner In The Heights. In addition to including highlights from some of the show's dynamic performance numbers, this television special takes us into the lives of the cast members to illuminate how this culturally diverse company was able to bring their dreams of performing on the New York stage to fruition.
