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Christopher Jackson

1975-09-30

The 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. 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.

Christopher Jackson in

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Moana

7.569 average rating
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After.Life

6.298 average rating
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Hamilton

8.179 average rating
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Vivo

7.3 average rating
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Tracers

6 average rating
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tick, tick... BOOM!

7.646 average rating
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In the Heights

7.16 average rating
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Space Oddity

6 average rating
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World's Best

6.2 average rating
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Hamilton's America

6.8 average rating
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For All Humankind

5 average rating
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Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway

6.7 average rating
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Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

6.5 average rating
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Boundary Waters

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25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love

10 average rating
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Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You

7 average rating
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The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth

7 average rating
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We Are Freestyle Love Supreme

7.4 average rating
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Broadway’s Leading Men: A Musical Celebration

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In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams

10 average rating