Cheyenne Jackson
Biography
Cheyenne Jackson is an American actor and singer from Spokane, Washington, who began his career in regional theater in Seattle before moving to New York, where he understudied on Broadway in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Aida and played Matthew in an early workshop of Altar Boyz. His first Broadway leading part came in All Shook Up, which brought him a Theatre World Award, and he went on to star in Xanadu, Finian's Rainbow, Into the Woods, Once Upon a Mattress and Oh, Mary!, earning Drama Desk and Drama League nominations. On screen he played Mark Bingham in United 93 and appeared in Lola Versus (2012), Behind the Candelabra (2013) and Descendants 3 (2019), while on television he had a recurring role on 30 Rock and appeared in four seasons of American Horror Story. He has also released three albums of popular music and sold out Carnegie Hall twice.
51years old
Turns 52 on July 12in 243 days
- Born Spokane
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
- Also credited as Cheyenne David Jackson
Movie Career
- Films
- 12
- Career span
- 14 years2011 to 2025
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First role
Jackson made his Broadway debut as an understudy for both male leads in Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical that won a Tony Award.
First role
In 2005, Jackson took his first Broadway leading role, in All Shook Up. That part brought him a Theatre World Award for "Outstanding Broadway Debut."
Beyond film
In concert, Jackson has performed to full houses at Carnegie Hall on two occasions: The Power of Two in 2010, and Music of the Mad Men Era in 2011.
Cheyenne Jackson movies on Netflix
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The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Ten actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Jedidiah Goodacre's page
Dove Cameron's page
Also two films together4 more actors
- China Anne McClainDescendants: The Royal Wedding (2021) and Descendants 3 (2019)
- Melanie PaxsonDescendants: The Royal Wedding (2021) and Descendants 3 (2019)
- Mitchell HopeDescendants: The Royal Wedding (2021) and Descendants 3 (2019)
- Sarah JefferyDescendants: The Royal Wedding (2021) and Descendants 3 (2019)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2005 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
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