Acting · Metropolis, Illinois, USA · Born September 30, 1975
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.
MovieHamilton
2025
as George Washington
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
2025
as Self
MovieBroadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
2024
as Self
MovieBoundary Waters
2024
as Sam
MovieWorld's Best
2023
as Corey
MovieSpace Oddity
2023
as Mike Taylor
MovieFor All Humankind
2023
as Narrator (voice)
TVAnd Just Like That…
2021
as Herbert Wexley
Movietick, tick... BOOM!
2021
as TTB Concert Attendee
TVGhosts
2021
as Anthony
MovieVivo
2021
as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
MovieIn the Heights
2021
as Mr. Softee Truck Driver
MovieAfter Midnight
2021
MovieSesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021
as Self - Guest
Movie25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
2021
MovieHamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
MovieThe Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020
as Self
TVSome Good News
2020
as Self
MovieWe Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020
as Self
TVTamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
TVWhen They See Us
2019
as Peter Rivera
MovieElton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
2018
as Self
MovieNew York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
2018
as Gabe/Bob/Riff
MovieHamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017
MovieMoana
2016
as Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
MovieHamilton's America
2016
as Self
TVBull
2016
as Chunk Palmer
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieTracers
2015
as Lonnie
TVDrunk History
2013
as Himself
TVPerson of Interest
2011
as Farrow
MovieAfter.Life
2009
as Neal
TVWhite Collar
2009
as Nico
TVThe Good Wife
2009
as Michael Wood
TVNurse Jackie
2009
as Trey
MovieIn the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
2009
as Self
TVFringe
2008
as EMT
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
TVLive from Lincoln Center
1976
as Self
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Performer
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