Accomplishment: He has gained Daytime Emmy Award, Joseph Jefferson Award, and was once nominated for Tony Award. Interesting Specifics: He’s also made an appearance on Television in shows just like the Great Wife, Person of Curiosity, and Oz. Early Lifestyle (Childhood): Born in Cairo, Illinois, Jackson attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He’s a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He produced his Broadway debut in the Lion King in 1997. He’s also made an appearance in productions of Bronx Bombers and Memphis. He’s also written music for TV. His various other film and TV function includes Tracers, THE NICE Wife, Person of Curiosity, A Gifted Guy, and Nurse Jackie. Personal Lifestyle: Prior to the first run-through of the Off-Broadway creation of In the Heights, Jackson discovered that his son have been diagnosed with autism. Along with his wife, he’s an advocate for the business Autism Speaks.Who’s Christopher Jackson: Actor known for portraying George Washington in the Broadway play Hamilton.
Known for movies
After.Life (2009) as Neal
Tracers (2015) as Lonnie
Bull (2016-2017) as Chunk Palmer
Moana (2016) as Chief Tui
Quick Facts
Died
September 25, 2015, Montreal, Canada
Height
1.88 m
Profession
Actor, Conductor, Lyricist, Organist, Music Educator, Film Score Composer, Harpsichordist
Education
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Nationality
English
Spouse
Veronica Vazquez-Jackson
Parents
Ulrike Jackson, Martyn Jackson, Jane Adams
Siblings
Nina Jackson
Awards
Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance
Nominations
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year – Vocal or Choral Performance
Movies
Tracers
TV Shows
Bull
Interesting Facts
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Fact
1
Ever since his son was diagnosed with autism, he and his wife have become advocates for the group Autism Speaks.
2
He was nominated for a Tony Award in 2016 for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as George Washington in Hamilton: An American Musical. He lost to costar Daveed Diggs.
3
He was nominated for a 2003 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Musical for "Comfortable Shoes" at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
Won Awards
Won awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
Award shared with
2011
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Original Song - Children's and Animation
