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.
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's...
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After.Life
as NealFollowing a terrible car crash, a woman awakes to find an enigmatic mortician preparing her for...
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Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the...
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Vivo
as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny...
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On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the...
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Tracers
as LonnieWanted by the mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after...
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In the Heights
as Mr. Softee Truck DriverThe story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring...
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Space Oddity
as Mike TaylorA space-obsessed man gets the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to a Mars colonization program...
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World's Best
as CoreyTwelve-year-old mathematics genius Prem discovers his recently deceased father was a famous...
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For All Humankind
as Narrator (voice)Discover the story of humanity and space exploration as witnessed in the interrelated events of...
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Hamilton's America
as SelfThis documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel...
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Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
as SelfElton John: I'm Still Standing – A Grammy Salute. Taped at the Theater at Madison Square Garden...
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Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
as uncreditedAn intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon...
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Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
as Self - GuestFor more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and...
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25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
as uncreditedA quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York...
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Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
as uncreditedIt’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda...
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We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
as SelfThis documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group...
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Boundary Waters
as SamIn the Iron Range of Minnesota, 12-year-old Michael is exploring the Boundary Waters with his...
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Broadway’s Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
as uncreditedJoin the American Pops Orchestra and Music Director Luke Frazier to pay tribute to the...
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The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
as SelfHamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise...
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In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
as SelfMaking it in New York City is tough. Few get the chance to live out their dreams, and the cast...
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New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
as Gabe/Bob/RiffWho can resist Bernstein on Broadway? Toast the New Year and our Laureate Conductor’s 100th with...
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After Midnight
as uncreditedWith music by Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields and more framed by the poems of...
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Tony Awards
as Self - PerformerThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award,...
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Bull
as Chunk PalmerDr. Jason Bull is the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a hugely successful trial...
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Tamron Hall
as Self - GuestFormer news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...
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White Collar
as NicoIn exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help...
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Fringe
as EMTFBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter...
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The Good Wife
as Michael WoodAlicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce...
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Person of Interest
as FarrowJohn Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive...
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Drunk History
as HimselfHistorical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on...
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And Just Like That…
as Herbert WexleyThis new chapter of “Sex and the City” follows Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte as they navigate...
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When They See Us
as Peter RiveraFive teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal...
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Live from Lincoln Center
as HimselfSince premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the...
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Some Good News
as SelfJohn Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world.
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