

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.…
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 • TV
Self - Musical Guest

Person of Interest
2011 • TV
Farrow

The Good Wife
2009 • TV
Michael Wood

Fringe
2008 • TV
EMT

White Collar
2009 • TV
Nico

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 • TV
Self - Guest

Ghosts
2021 • TV
Anthony

Bull
2016 • TV
Chunk Palmer

Tony Awards
1956 • TV
Self - Performer

Tamron Hall
2019 • TV
Self - Guest
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