Cheyenne Jackson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cheyenne Jackson
Jackson in 2010
Born	Cheyenne David Jackson (1975-07-12) July 12, 1975 (age 50) Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Occupation	Actor singer
Years active	2002–present
Spouse(s)	Monte Lapka ​ ​ (m. 2011; div. 2013)​ Jason Landau ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	2

Cheyenne David Jackson (born July 12, 1975) is a talented American actor and singer. He is well-known for his leading roles in Broadway musicals and plays. He has also appeared in many films and television shows. Besides acting, Cheyenne Jackson is a successful concert singer and has released several music albums.

He started his acting journey in local theaters in Seattle, Washington. Later, he moved to New York City to pursue his dream. His first big role on Broadway was in the musical All Shook Up in 2005. This performance earned him an award for "Outstanding Broadway Debut." Since then, he has continued to star in many popular stage productions.

Cheyenne Jackson has also made a name for himself in movies and TV. He was in the film United 93 and had guest roles in TV series like 30 Rock and Glee. From 2015 onwards, he became a regular in the horror TV series American Horror Story. He also played Hades in Disney Channel's Descendants 3.

As a singer, Jackson has performed at famous venues like Carnegie Hall. He has released several albums, including a joint album with Michael Feinstein.

Early Life and Beginnings

Growing Up in a Small Town

Cheyenne David Jackson was born on July 12, 1975, in Spokane, Washington. His father named him after a 1950s TV show called Cheyenne. He was the third of four children. Cheyenne grew up in a small town called Oldtown, Idaho. It was a rural area near the Washington border. His mother taught him and his siblings to sing. They often listened to music by artists like Joan Baez and Elvis Presley at home.

Moving to New York City

As a teenager, Jackson moved to Spokane. Later, in Seattle, he worked in advertising. He also did some theater work on the side. After 2001, he decided to move to New York City. His goal was to become a full-time actor.

Cheyenne Jackson's Acting Career

Broadway Stage Performances

Cheyenne Jackson has had an exciting career on Broadway. He first appeared as an understudy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002) and Aida (2003). His first main role on Broadway was in All Shook Up in 2005. This musical was a tribute to Elvis Presley. His performance earned him a Theatre World Award.

He has starred in many other Broadway shows, including:

• Xanadu (2007)
• Finian's Rainbow (2010)
• 8 (2011)
• The Performers (2013)
• The Secret Garden (2016)
• Into the Woods (2022)
• Once Upon a Mattress (2024)

He also performed in workshop productions, helping to develop new musicals. One notable role was in The Book of Mormon workshop.

Film Roles and Appearances

Cheyenne Jackson has appeared in several films. One of his most notable roles was playing Mark Bingham in the 2006 film United 93. This movie was about the events of 9/11. His performance helped the cast win an award for Best Ensemble Cast.

Other films he has been in include:

• The Green (2011)
• Price Check (2012)
• Lola Versus (2012)
• Behind the Candelabra (2013), a TV movie about Liberace
• Mutual Friends (2013)
• Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (2014)
• Descendants 3 (2019), where he played Hades

Television Series and Guest Spots

Jackson has been a familiar face on television. From 2009 to 2013, he had a recurring role as Danny Baker on the comedy series 30 Rock. He also played Dustin Goolsby, a rival coach, on the second season of FOX's Glee.

He has made guest appearances on many other shows, such as:

• Lipstick Jungle
• Life on Mars
• Ugly Betty
• Law & Order
• Curb Your Enthusiasm
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
• Modern Family
• Will & Grace

A significant part of his TV career has been his roles in the horror anthology series American Horror Story. He appeared in multiple seasons, playing different characters like Will Drake, Sidney Aaron James, Dr. Rudy Vincent, and John Henry Moore.

Since 2020, he has co-starred as Max in the Fox comedy series Call Me Kat. In 2022, he competed on The Masked Singer as "Prince" and finished in third place.

Cheyenne Jackson's Musical Journey

Concerts and Albums

Early in his career, Cheyenne Jackson worked as a back-up singer for famous artists. He later started his own nightclub performances. In 2009, he teamed up with Michael Feinstein for a show called "The Power of Two," which also became a CD.

Jackson has performed at Carnegie Hall multiple times. In 2010, he presented "The Power of Two" concert there. In 2011, he performed "Cheyenne Jackson's Cocktail Hour: Music of the Mad Men Era" with the New York Pops. He also performed this show with the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center in 2012.

He has released several non-theatrical singles and albums. His album I'm Blue, Skies was released in 2013. It included songs like "Drive" and "Before You." In 2016, he released his third studio album, Renaissance.

Broadway Cast Recordings

Cheyenne Jackson has also contributed to the cast albums of the Broadway musicals he has starred in. These include:

• All Shook Up (2005)
• Xanadu (2007)
• Finian's Rainbow (2009)

He has also appeared on soundtracks for films and TV shows, such as Descendants 3 (2019) and Julie and the Phantoms: Music from the Netflix Original Series (2020).

Charity Work and Advocacy

Cheyenne Jackson is a strong supporter of various causes. He is an international ambassador for amfAR, which is The Foundation for AIDS Research. He also serves as a national ambassador and spokesperson for the Hetrick-Martin Institute. This organization helps young people in the LGBT community.

Personal Life and Family

Cheyenne Jackson married actor Jason Landau in September 2014. In October 2016, they became parents to twins, a girl named Willow and a boy named Ethan.

Discography

Studio albums

Original Broadway cast albums

• All Shook Up (2005)
• Xanadu (2007)
• Finian's Rainbow (2009)

Soundtrack appearances

• Descendants 3 (2019)
• Julie and the Phantoms: Music from the Netflix Original Series (2020)

Singles

• 2012: "Drive"
• 2012: "Before You"
• 2013: "Don't Wanna Know"
• 2015: "Find the Best of Me"

Music videos

• 2012: "Drive"
• 2012: "Before You"
• 2013: "Don't Wanna Know"
• 2013: "Don't Look at Me"
• 2013: "She's Pretty, She Lies"
• 2013: "I'm Blue, Skies"

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage credits

Awards and Honors

See also

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