Biography
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 B...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Broadway’s Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
2024
Join the American Pops Orchestra and Music Director Luke Frazier to pay tribute to the unforgettable male characters and beloved songs that have defin...
Boundary Waters
2024
as Sam
In the Iron Range of Minnesota, 12-year-old Michael is exploring the Boundary Waters with his friends and learning to flirt with girls, when one night...
World's Best
2023
as Corey
Twelve-year-old mathematics genius Prem discovers his recently deceased father was a famous rapper and immediately sets out to learn more about his fa...
Space Oddity
2023
as Mike Taylor
A space-obsessed man gets the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to a Mars colonization program but finds his plans compromised by his feelings for a wo...
For All Humankind
2023
as Narrator (voice)
Discover the story of humanity and space exploration as witnessed in the interrelated events of 1968 and 2020.
tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
as TTB Concert Attendee
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
Vivo
2021
as Singing Spoonbill 1 (uncredited)
A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.
In the Heights
2021
as Mr. Softee Truck Driver
The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Hei...
After Midnight
2021
With music by Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields and more framed by the poems of Langston Hughes, this exhilarating song and dance extravaga...
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021
as Self - Guest
For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools...
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
2021
A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this r...
Hamilton Sing-Along
2020
Follow the on-screen lyrics and sing along to your favorite songs as you watch "Hamilton."
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast membe...
Hamilton
2020
as George Washington
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America the...
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020
as Self
Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo...
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020
as Self
This documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, as they reflect upon why this...
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
2018
as Self
Elton John: I'm Still Standing – A Grammy Salute. Taped at the Theater at Madison Square Garden shortly after the 2018 Grammys and broadcast on CBS th...
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
2018
as Gabe/Bob/Riff
Who can resist Bernstein on Broadway? Toast the New Year and our Laureate Conductor’s 100th with West Side Story’s star-crossed lovers, On the Town’s ...
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017
It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. ...
Moana
2016
as Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek ...
Hamilton's America
2016
as Self
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilt...
Tracers
2015
as Lonnie
Wanted by the mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.
After.Life
2009
as Neal
Following a terrible car crash, a woman awakes to find an enigmatic mortician preparing her for burial.
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
2009
as Self
Making it in New York City is tough. Few get the chance to live out their dreams, and the cast and crew of In the Heights know this all too well. Th...