Christopher Jackson
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
The Sun Never Sets
as Chris
The Sun Never Sets
as Chris
If I Tell You
as Sam
If I Tell You
as Sam
Hamilton
as George Washington
Hamilton
as George Washington
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
as Self
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
as Self
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
as Self
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
as Self
World's Best
as Corey
World's Best
as Corey
Space Oddity
as Mike Taylor
Space Oddity
as Mike Taylor
For All Humankind
as Narrator (voice)
For All Humankind
as Narrator (voice)
tick, tick... BOOM!
as TTB Concert Attendee
tick, tick... BOOM!
as TTB Concert Attendee
Vivo
as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
Vivo
as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
In the Heights
as Mr. Softee Truck Driver
In the Heights
as Mr. Softee Truck Driver
After Midnight
After Midnight
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
as Self - Guest
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
as Self - Guest
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
as Self
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
as Self
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
as Self
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
as Self
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
as Self
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
as Self
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
as Gabe/Bob/Riff
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
as Gabe/Bob/Riff
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Moana
as Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
Moana
as Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
Hamilton's America
as Self
Hamilton's America
as Self
Tracers
as Lonnie
Tracers
as Lonnie
After.Life
as Neal
After.Life
as Neal
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
as Self
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
as Self
Exit Right
Exit Right