Christopher Jackson

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.

  • Title: Christopher Jackson
  • Popularity: 4.033
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1975-09-30
  • Place of Birth: Metropolis, Illinois, USA
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  • Also Known As: Christopher Neal Jackson, Chris Jackson
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Christopher Jackson Movies

  • 2023
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    For All Humankind

    For All Humankind

    5 2023 HD

    Discover the story of humanity and space exploration as witnessed in the interrelated events of 1968 and 2020.

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  • 2023
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    World's Best

    World's Best

    6.2 2023 HD

    Twelve-year-old mathematics genius Prem discovers his recently deceased father was a famous rapper and immediately sets out to learn more about his...

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  • 2021
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    tick, tick... BOOM!

    tick, tick... BOOM!

    7.647 2021 HD

    On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

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  • 2023
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    Space Oddity

    Space Oddity

    6 2023 HD

    A space-obsessed man gets the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to a Mars colonization program but finds his plans compromised by his feelings for a...

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  • 2015
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    Tracers

    Tracers

    6 2015 HD

    Wanted by the mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.

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  • 2009
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    After.Life

    After.Life

    6.3 2009 HD

    Following a terrible car crash, a woman awakes to find an enigmatic mortician preparing her for burial.

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  • 2016
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    Moana

    Moana

    7.6 2016 HD

    In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek...

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  • 2017
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    Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway

    Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway

    6.7 2017 HD

    It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the...

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  • 2018
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    New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

    New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

    1 2018 HD

    Who can resist Bernstein on Broadway? Toast the New Year and our Laureate Conductor’s 100th with West Side Story’s star-crossed lovers,...

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  • 2021
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    In the Heights

    In the Heights

    7.2 2021 HD

    The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington...

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  • 2020
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    Hamilton

    Hamilton

    8.2 2020 HD

    Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America...

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  • 2020
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    Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You

    Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You

    7 2020 HD

    An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast...

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  • 2020
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    We Are Freestyle Love Supreme

    We Are Freestyle Love Supreme

    7.4 2020 HD

    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...

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  • 2020
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    The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth

    The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth

    7 2020 HD

    Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs,...

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  • 2009
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    In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams

    In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams

    10 2009 HD

    Making it in New York City is tough. Few get the chance to live out their dreams, and the cast and crew of In the Heights know this all too well. ...

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  • 2016
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    Hamilton's America

    Hamilton's America

    6.8 2016 HD

    This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting...

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  • 2021
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    25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love

    25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love

    10 2021 HD

    A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW,...

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  • 2021
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    Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days

    Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days

    6.3 2021 HD

    For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal...

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  • 2021
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    After Midnight

    After Midnight

    1 2021 HD

    With music by Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields and more framed by the poems of Langston Hughes, this exhilarating song and dance...

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  • 2021
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    Vivo

    Vivo

    7.3 2021 HD

    A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

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  • 2024
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    Boundary Waters

    Boundary Waters

    1 2024 HD

    In the Iron Range of Minnesota, 12-year-old Michael is exploring the Boundary Waters with his friends and learning to flirt with girls, when one...

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  • 2019
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    Tamron Hall

    Tamron Hall

    5.1 2019 HD

    Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining...

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  • 2013
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    Drunk History

    Drunk History

    6.8 2013 HD

    Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from...

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  • 2011
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    Person of Interest

    Person of Interest

    8.091 2011 HD

    John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York...

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  • 2009
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    White Collar

    White Collar

    8.261 2009 HD

    In exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive...

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  • 1956
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    Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

    5 1956 HD

    The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The...

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  • 2021
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    And Just Like That…

    And Just Like That…

    7.4 2021 HD

    This new chapter of “Sex and the City” follows Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of...

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  • 2016
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    Bull

    Bull

    7.1 2016 HD

    Dr. Jason Bull is the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a hugely successful trial consulting firm.

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  • 1976
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    Live from Lincoln Center

    Live from Lincoln Center

    8.3 1976 HD

    Since premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the performing arts by making Lincoln Center's historic concerts...

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  • 2020
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    Some Good News

    Some Good News

    6.3 2020 HD

    John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world.

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  • 2008
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    Fringe

    Fringe

    8.128 2008 HD

    FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a...

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  • 2019
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    When They See Us

    When They See Us

    8.238 2019 HD

    Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

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  • 2009
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    The Good Wife

    The Good Wife

    7.6 2009 HD

    Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political...

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