Christopher Jackson
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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
Credits
Tracers (2015)
as Lonnie
The Sun Never Sets (2026)
as Chris
Hamilton (2025)
as George Washington
Moana (2016)
as Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
After.Life (2009)
as Neal
World's Best (2023)
as Corey
Vivo (2021)
as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
In the Heights (2021)
as Mr. Softee Truck Driver
tick, tick... BOOM! (2021)
as TTB Concert Attendee
Space Oddity (2023)
as Mike Taylor
Spark Into a Flame (2026)
as Self
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution (2025)
as Self
Exit Right (—)
Actor
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute (2018)
as Self
If I Tell You (2026)
as Sam
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days (2021)
as Self - Guest
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You (2020)
Actor
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth (2020)
as Self
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme (2020)
as Self
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams (2009)
as Self
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love (2021)
Actor
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration (2024)
as Self
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017)
Actor
Hamilton's America (2016)
as Self
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway (2018)
as Gabe/Bob/Riff
For All Humankind (2023)
as Narrator (voice)
After Midnight (2021)
Actor