Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson Movies and TV Shows

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.

Personal info

  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 9/30/1975 (48 years old)
  • Place of birth: Metropolis, Illinois, USA
  • twitter: ChrisisSingin
  • instagram: cjack930
Year
Genre
IMDB
TMDB
Available on the following streaming services in the United States
World's Best
IMDB 5.4
TMDB 65%
role:
Corey
2023

Comedy

Family

Music

5.4
65%
Space Oddity
IMDB 5.5
TMDB 59%
role:
Mike Taylor
2023

Comedy

Romance

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

5.5
59%
And Just Like That…
IMDB 5.7
TMDB 75%
role:
Herbert Wexley
2021

Comedy

Drama

5.7
75%
tick, tick...BOOM!
IMDB 7.5
TMDB 78%
role:
TTB Concert Attendee
2021

Drama

Music

7.5
78%
Vivo
IMDB 6.7
TMDB 75%
role:
Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
2021

Animation

Comedy

Family

6.7
75%
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In the Heights
IMDB 7.3
TMDB 73%
role:
Mr. Softee Truck Driver
2021

Drama

Music

Romance

7.3
73%
Hamilton
IMDB 8.3
TMDB 83%
role:
George Washington
2020

Drama

History

Music

8.3
83%
2020

Documentary

6.9
77%
2017

Documentary

6.2
68%
Moana
IMDB 7.6
TMDB 76%
role:
Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
2016

Adventure

Animation

Comedy

Family

7.6
76%
2016

Documentary

8.3
67%
Bull
IMDB 7.1
TMDB 70%
role:
Chunk Palmer
2016

Crime

Drama

7.1
70%
Tracers
IMDB 5.6
TMDB 61%
role:
Lonnie
2015

Action

Crime

Drama

5.6
61%
After.Life
IMDB 5.9
TMDB 62%
role:
Neal
2009

Drama

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

5.9
62%

FAQs

Some movies or TV shows available in the United States starring or involving Christopher Jackson are, for example, World's Best, Space Oddity and And Just Like That….
The streaming services with the largest selection are iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.
The best Anystream ratings are Hamilton (8.3), tick, tick...BOOM! (7.7) and Moana (7.6).
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