Cheyenne Jackson
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| Cheyenne Jackson | |
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| Born | Cheyenne Jackson July 12, 1975 Newport, Washington, U.S. |
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Cheyenne Jackson (born July 12, 1975) is an American actor and singer.[1]
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Career
Jackson made his Broadway debut understudying both male leads in the Tony Award-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. He later served as the standby for the character of Radames in Aida, then originated the role of Matthew in the off-Broadway production of Altar Boyz. In 2005, he originated his first Broadway leading role in the musical tribute to Elvis Presley, All Shook Up. His performance as Chad earned him much critical praise, the Theatre World Award, as well as nominations from the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor.[2]
In 2006, Jackson portrayed Mark Bingham in Universal Pictures' Academy-Award nominated film United 93, directed by Paul Greengrass. He also starred Off-Broadway in playwright Nicky Silver's The Agony and The Agony with Victoria Clark.
In June 2007, less than a week before the scheduled opening night, Jackson assumed the lead role of Sonny on Broadway in Xanadu. He replaced actor James Carpinello who had been injured during rehearsal. Previous workshop productions of the musical starred Cheyenne and Jane Krakowski. However, both Jackson and Krakowski opted out of the initial Broadway run, citing schedule conflicts.[3] His performance as Sonny would go on to earn him nominations from the Drama League and Drama Desk for Outstanding Lead Actor.
In 2008, Cheyenne re-teamed with Jane Krakowski and Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) to star in New York City Center's Production of Damn Yankees.
Regionally, Jackson has appeared as Tony in West Side Story, as Joey in The Most Happy Fella, as Cain in Children of Eden, as Berger in Hair, as Billy Bigelow in Carousel, as Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees, as Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show, and as The Poet in Kismet, among many other productions. Early in his career, Cheyenne worked as a back up singer for Vanessa Williams, Heather Headley, and Liza Minnelli.
[edit] Personal life
Jackson was born in Newport, Washington.He is openly gay and an LGBT rights supporter, as well as an advocate for several AIDS charities, including AMFAR and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.[4][5] His father is Native American.[6]
[edit] Awards and honors
- 2008 Drama Desk, Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor - Xanadu - (Nominee)[7]
- 2008 Drama League, Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor - Xanadu - (Nominee)[8]
- 2006 Boston Society of Film Critics, Best Ensemble Cast - United 93 - (Winner)[9]
- 2005 Theatre World Award, Outstanding Broadway Debut - All Shook Up - (Winner)[10]
- 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor -All Shook Up - (Nominee)[11]
- 2005 Drama League, Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor - All Shook Up - (Nominee)[12]
[edit] Professional credits
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hysteria | Scott |
| 2006 | United 93 | Mark Bingham |
| 2005 | Curiosity | Luke |
[edit] New York theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Damn Yankees | Joe Hardy | Encores New York City Center |
| 2007 | Xanadu | Sonny Malone | Helen Hayes Theatre (Broadway premiere) |
| 2006 | The Agony and The Agony | Chet | Vineyard Theatre |
| 2005 | The 24 Hour Plays | Kevin | American Airlines Theatre |
| All Shook Up | Chad | Palace Theatre | |
| 2004 | Altar Boyz | Matthew | Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre (NYMF production) |
| 2003 | Aida | Radames | Palace Theater |
| 2002 | Thoroughly Modern Millie | U/S Jimmy Smith/Trevor Graydon | Marquis Theater |
[edit] References
- ^ The Official Cheyenne Jackson Website. Cheyenne Jackson. Retrieved on 2007-09-04.
- ^ "Shaking up B'way", Variety, 28 March 2003. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
- ^ Cheyenne Jackson. Interview with Katie Riegel. Broadway.com. 8 July 2007. (Interview). Retrieved on 2007-09-04.
- ^ Cheyenne Jackson. Interview with Michael Portantiere. AfterElton. 7 July 2007. (Interview). Retrieved on 2007-09-04.
- ^ amfAR (6 May 2007). "amfAR Honoring with Pride". Press release. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ The Advocate, issue 1006 (April 22, 2008).
- ^ 2007 / 2008 Drama Desk Awards Nominees.
- ^ 74th Annual Drama League Awards Nominees.
- ^ Boston Society of Film Critics 2006 Winners.
- ^ Theater World Awards 2005 Winners.
- ^ 55th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations 2004 - 2005 Season.
- ^ 71st Annual Drama League Awards Nominees.
