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.

Christopher Jackson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Hamilton (2025), And Just Like That… (2021), Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You (2020), Moana (2016), Bull (2016), Live from Lincoln Center (1976), Person of Interest (2011), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015). The recorded credits span 1956 to 2026, including 14 movies and 16 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.