person

Cheyenne Jackson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1975-07-12

Place of Birth

Newport, Washington, USA

Cheyenne Jackson

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.

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A Clüsterfünke Christmas

Dec 04, 2021

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Myths and Hymns

Jan 13, 2021

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The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration

May 30, 2009

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Descendants Remix Dance Party

Mar 20, 2020

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The Green

Nov 22, 2011

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Behind the Candelabra

May 26, 2013

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One Night Stand

Feb 01, 2013

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Mutual Friends

Apr 15, 2014

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Brutal

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Love Is Strange

Aug 22, 2014

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All There Is

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Opening Night

May 06, 2016

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Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Dec 12, 2014

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The One I Wrote for You

Nov 14, 2014

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Bianca Saves Christmas

Dec 20, 2022

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A Beautiful Now

Jun 12, 2015

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Broadway: The Next Generation

Nov 16, 2017

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Bear with Us

Apr 01, 2016

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Queens of the Dead

Jun 07, 2025

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United 93: The Families and the Film

Dec 13, 2006

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Hello Again

Nov 08, 2017

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Lucky Stiff

Oct 08, 2014

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Price Check

Nov 16, 2012

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Making the Boys

Mar 11, 2011

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Onion News Empire

Apr 19, 2013

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United 93

Apr 28, 2006

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Lola Versus

Apr 24, 2012

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Mockingbird Lane

Oct 26, 2012

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Splitting Image

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Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate

May 18, 2018

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Day Out of Days

Jun 14, 2015

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Open

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Dragula

Jun 24, 2014

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The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom

Mar 01, 2018

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Descendants 3

Aug 02, 2019

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Werewolves Within

Jun 25, 2021

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Descendants: The Royal Wedding

Aug 13, 2021

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Hysteria

Dec 12, 2010

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Chinese School

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Reclaim the Flag

Jul 17, 2025

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Julie and the Phantoms

Sep 10, 2020

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Modern Family

Sep 23, 2009

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The Masked Singer

Jan 02, 2019

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Law & Order

Sep 13, 1990

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Glee

May 19, 2009

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Joy Behar: Say Anything!

Sep 29, 2009

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Lipstick Jungle

Feb 07, 2008

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30 Rock

Oct 11, 2006

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Oct 06, 2000

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Tony Awards

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American Horror Story

Oct 05, 2011

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Curb Your Enthusiasm

Oct 15, 2000

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The Morning Show

Nov 01, 2019

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I Can See Your Voice

Sep 23, 2020

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Sense8

Jun 05, 2015

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American Horror Story

Oct 05, 2011

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The Real O'Neals

Mar 02, 2016

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American Horror Story

Oct 05, 2011

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

Sep 12, 2022

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Mockingbird Lane

Oct 26, 2012

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American Horror Story

Oct 05, 2011

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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

Oct 22, 2012

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Jul 16, 2009

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Trailblazer Honors

Jun 27, 2014

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Saved by the Bell

Nov 25, 2020

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RuPaul's Drag Race

Feb 02, 2009

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RuPaul's Drag Race

Feb 02, 2009

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Life on Mars

Oct 09, 2008

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RuPaul

Jun 10, 2019

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Entertainment Tonight

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Celebrity Family Feud

Jun 21, 2015

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Stars in the House

Mar 16, 2020

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Smash

Feb 06, 2012

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Face Off

Jan 26, 2011

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Will & Grace

Sep 28, 2017

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Watchmen

Oct 20, 2019

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Call Me Kat

Jan 03, 2021

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Equal

Oct 22, 2020

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Doctor Odyssey

Sep 26, 2024

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American Housewife

Oct 11, 2016

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Matlock

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