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Christopher Jackson

Sep 30, 1975 (49 years old) in Metropolis, Illinois, USA

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.

Known For

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The Good Wife
Michael Wood
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Bull
Chunk Palmer
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Fringe
EMT
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White Collar
Nico
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Person of Interest
Farrow
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Tony Awards
Self - Performer
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And Just Like That…
Herbert Wexley
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After.Life
Neal
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tick, tick... BOOM!
TTB Concert Attendee
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Hamilton
George Washington

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