Actor known for portraying George Washington in the Broadway play Hamilton. He's also appeared in productions of Bronx Bombers and Memphis.
Early Life (Childhood)Born in Cairo, Illinois, Jackson attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He's a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He made his Broadway debut in the Lion King in 1997.
Interesting FactsHe's also appeared on TV in shows like The Good Wife, Person of Interest, and Oz. He's also written songs for TV. His other film and TV work includes Tracers, The Good Wife, Person of Interest, A Gifted Man, and Nurse Jackie.
Personal LifeBefore the first run-through of the Off-Broadway production of In the Heights, Jackson learned that his son had been diagnosed with autism. With his wife, he is an advocate for the organization Autism Speaks.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTHe has won Daytime Emmy Award, Joseph Jefferson Award, and was once nominated for Tony Award.
