Christopher Jackson

Personal Info

Birthday

September 30, 1975

(49 years old)

Place of Birth

Metropolis, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Christopher Neal Jackson

Chris Jackson

Christopher Jackson

Biography

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.

Known For

Fringe

Person of Interest

The Good Wife

White Collar

Bull

And Just Like That…

When They See Us

After.Life

Filmography

2025
Hamilton
as George Washington
2024
Boundary Waters
as Sam
2023
World's Best
as Corey
Space Oddity
as Mike Taylor
For All Humankind
as Narrator (voice)
2021
tick, tick... BOOM!
as TTB Concert Attendee
Vivo
as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
In the Heights
as Mr. Softee Truck Driver
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
as Self - Guest
2020
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
as Self
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
as Self
2018
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
2016
Moana
as Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
Hamilton's America
as Self
2015
Tracers
as Lonnie
2009
After.Life
as Neal
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
as Self