Acting · Newport, Washington, USA · Born July 12, 1975
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.
TVImperfect Women
2026
as Phil Delavigne
MovieQueens of the Dead
2025
as Jimmy
MovieAmerica
2025
as Cowboy
MovieReclaim the Flag
2025
as Self
MovieAll There Is
2025
TVDoctor Odyssey
2024
as Brian
TVMatlock
2024
as Detective (uncredited)
MovieBianca Saves Christmas
2022
as Butler (Voice)
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
MovieBrutal
2022
MovieA Clüsterfünke Christmas
2021
as Frank Clüsterfünke
MovieDescendants: The Royal Wedding
2021
as Hades (voice)
MovieWerewolves Within
2021
as Devon Wolfson
MovieMyths and Hymns
2021
as Soloist, "Hero and Leander"
TVCall Me Kat
2021
as Max
TVSaved by the Bell
2020
as René
TVEqual
2020
as Dale Jennings
TVI Can See Your Voice
2020
TVJulie and the Phantoms
2020
as Caleb Covington
MovieDescendants Remix Dance Party
2020
as Hades
TVStars in the House
2020
as Self - Special Guest
TVThe Morning Show
2019
as Cheyenne Jackson
TVWatchmen
2019
as Hooded Justice
MovieDescendants 3
2019
as Hades
TVRuPaul
2019
as Self
TVThe Masked Singer
2019
as Frog Prince
MovieHurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
2018
as Boris
MovieThe Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
2018
as Self
MovieHello Again
2017
as Robert
MovieSplitting Image
2017
as Marcus
TVWill & Grace
2017
as Michael
TVAmerican Housewife
2016
as Johnny Diamond
MovieOpening Night
2016
as Eli Faisel
MovieBear with Us
2016
as Hudson
TVThe Real O'Neals
2016
as Mr. Peters
TVCelebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
MovieDay Out of Days
2015
as Phil
MovieA Beautiful Now
2015
as David
TVSense8
2015
as Blake Huntington
MovieSix Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
2014
as Michael Minetti
MovieThe One I Wrote for You
2014
as Ben Cantor
MovieLucky Stiff
2014
as MC
MovieLove Is Strange
2014
as Ted
TVTrailblazer Honors
2014
as Self - Speaker
MovieDragula
2014
as Mr. Newton
MovieMutual Friends
2014
as Christoph
MovieOpen
2014
MovieBehind the Candelabra
2013
as Billy Leatherwood
MovieOnion News Empire
2013
as Cameron Grey
MovieOne Night Stand
2013
MoviePrice Check
2012
as Ernie
MovieMockingbird Lane
2012
as Steve
TVMockingbird Lane
2012
as Steve
TVRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Special Guest
MovieLola Versus
2012
as Roger
TVSmash
2012
as Cheyenne Jackson
MovieThe Green
2011
as Daniel
TVAmerican Horror Story
2011
as Will Drake
MovieMaking the Boys
2011
as Self
TVFace Off
2011
as Guest Judge
MovieHysteria
2010
TVJoy Behar: Say Anything!
2009
TVModern Family
2009
as Max
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVGlee
2009
as Dustin Goolsby
TVRuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Guest Judge
TVLife on Mars
2008
as Sebastian Grace
TVLipstick Jungle
2008
as Bryce
United 93: The Families and the Film
2006
as Self
TV30 Rock
2006
as Danny Baker
TVUgly Betty
2006
as Timothy D'Artagnan
MovieUnited 93
2006
as Mark Bingham
TVCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Terry
TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Nebula1
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Jon Sorrentino
TVEntertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Performer
MovieBroadway: The Next Generation
as Self
Chinese School
go-LOVE-go
as Cheyenne
