About

Known credits:
41
Birthday:
1975-07-12
Place of birth:
Newport, Washington, USA
Website:
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Cheyenne Jackson

Overview

Cheyenne Jackson (born July 12, 1975) is an American actor and singer. He started in regional theater when he moved to Seattle, and after moving to New York City, made his 2002 Broadway theatre debut understudying both male leads in the Tony Award-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. In 2005, he originated his first Broadway leading role in All Shook Up earning him a Theatre World Award for "Outstanding Broadway Debut".

In films, Jackson portrayed 9/11 victim and hero Mark Bingham in the 2006 Academy Award nominated United 93 which earned him the Boston Society of Film Critics 2006 award for "Best Ensemble Cast". He has also appeared in the films Curiosity (2005), Hysteria (2010), The Green (opposite Julia Ormond and Illeana Douglas), and Price Check (with Parker Posey).

On television, he was a recurring series regular on NBC's 30 Rock, portraying Danny Baker, and on Fox's Glee as Vocal Adrenaline coach Dustin Goolsby. He has also guest starred on several series including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lipstick Jungle, Life on Mars, Law & Order, and Ugly Betty. In 2008, Jackson played series lead Sebastian Kinglare for the Lifetime Television pilot Family Practice opposite Anne Archer and Beau Bridges. He has a starring role alongside Mayim Bialik in the sitcom Call Me Kat (2021).

Jackson has starred in several notable webisode series and in 2009 starred in a sold out one man show, "Back to the Start." In 2008, he was named Out magazine's Entertainer of the year. He is an international ambassador for amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) and a national ambassador and spokesperson for The Hetrick-Martin Institute.

Known for

Acting

2022 Brutal Actor N/A
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2021 A Clüsterfünke Christmas Actor Frank Clüsterfünke 58
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2021 Descendants: The Royal Wedding Actor Hades (voice) 60
Fair
2021 Werewolves Within Actor Devon Wolfson 59
Average
2021 Myths and Hymns Actor Soloist, "Hero and Leander" N/A
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2021 Call Me Kat Actor Max 66
Fair
2020 Descendants Remix Dance Party Actor Hades 59
Average
2019 Descendants 3 Actor Hades 72
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2018 Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate Actor Boris 57
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2018 The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom Actor Self 59
Average
2017 Broadway: The Next Generation Actor Self 58
Average
2017 Hello Again Actor Robert 59
Average
2017 Splitting Image Actor Marcus 58
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2016 Opening Night Actor Eli Faisel 59
Average
2016 Bear with Us Actor Hudson 59
Average
2015 American Horror Story: Hotel Actor WIll Drake N/A
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2015 Day Out of Days Actor Phil 58
Average
2015 A Beautiful Now Actor David 58
Average
2014 Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks Actor Michael Minetti 58
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2014 The One I Wrote for You Actor Ben Cantor 58
Average
2014 Lucky Stiff Actor MC 58
Average
2014 Love Is Strange Actor Ted 60
Fair
2014 Dragula Actor Mr. Newton 59
Average
2014 Mutual Friends Actor Christoph 58
Average
2014 Open Actor 59
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2013 Behind the Candelabra Actor Billy Leatherwood 63
Fair
2013 Onion News Empire Actor Cameron Grey 59
Average
2013 One Night Stand Actor 59
Average
2012 Price Check Actor Ernie 58
Average
2012 Mockingbird Lane Actor Steve 59
Average
2012 Lola Versus Actor Roger 56
Average
2011 The Green Actor Daniel 58
Average
2011 Making the Boys Actor Self 58
Average
2010 Hysteria Actor 59
Average
2009 The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration Actor Performer N/A
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2006 United 93: The Families and the Film Actor 59
Average
2006 United 93 Actor Mark Bingham 68
Fair
2005 All Shook Up Actor Chad N/A
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All There Is Actor N/A
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Queens of the Dead Actor N/A
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Chinese School Actor N/A
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