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Cheyenne Jackson

Cheyenne Jackson

Acting1975Newport, Washington, USA

Biography

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.

Acting History

2025
Matlock
TVas Detective (uncredited)1 eps
2024
Doctor Odyssey
TVas Brian1 eps
2022
2021
Werewolves Within
as Devon Wolfson
A Clüsterfünke Christmas
as Frank Clüsterfünke
Myths and Hymns
as Soloist, "Hero and Leander"
Call Me Kat
TVas Max53 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
TVas Self - Special Guest2 eps
2020
Saved by the Bell
TVas René3 eps
Stars in the House
TVas Self - Special Guest1 eps
Julie and the Phantoms
TVas Caleb Covington
2019
Watchmen
TVas Hooded Justice3 eps
RuPaul
TVas Self
Celebrity Family Feud
TVas Self1 eps
American Housewife
TVas Johnny Diamond1 eps
The Morning Show
TVas Cheyenne Jackson1 eps
2018
RuPaul's Drag Race
TVas Self - Special Guest / Self - Guest Judge3 eps
American Horror Story
TVas Will Drake / Dr. Vincent Anderson / Sidney Aaron James / John Henry Moore10 eps
Will & Grace
TVas Michael1 eps
Modern Family
TVas Max1 eps
2017
Hello Again
as Robert
Face Off
TVas Guest Judge1 eps
Sense8
TVas Blake Huntington1 eps
2016
Opening Night
as Eli Faisel
Bear with Us
as Hudson
The Real O'Neals
TVas Mr. Peters
Entertainment Tonight
TVas Self1 eps
People's Choice Awards
TVas Self - Presenter1 eps
2014
Mutual Friends
as Christoph
Dragula
as Mr. Newton
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TVas Nebula11 eps
Trailblazer Honors
TVas Self - Speaker
2013
Behind the Candelabra
as Billy Leatherwood
Onion News Empire
as Cameron Grey
Smash
TVas Cheyenne Jackson1 eps
2012
2011
The Green
as Daniel
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TVas Terry1 eps
2010
Glee
TVas Dustin Goolsby3 eps
Law & Order
TVas Jon Sorrentino1 eps
2009
30 Rock
TVas Danny Baker12 eps
Life on Mars
TVas Sebastian Grace1 eps
Ugly Betty
TVas Timothy D'Artagnan1 eps
2008
Tony Awards
TVas Self - Performer1 eps
Lipstick Jungle
TVas Bryce1 eps

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/12/1975(50 years old)
Place of Birth
Newport, Washington, USA