Cheyenne Jackson
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
July 12, 1975Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
39Place of birth
Newport, Washington, USA![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/o1yZF6R450iIpl4kZK0YEgm3mCj.jpg)
Cast credits
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The Green
Daniel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/iodt6hrewVXxR415PIjBeuZg3Qs.jpg)
Behind the Candelabra
Billy Leatherwood![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4thj0YN823EN13uXpmeYboAq3ls.jpg)
One Night Stand
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Mutual Friends
Christoph![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/snuFND1d6eB5iJtXHEdMxve5XTw.jpg)
Love Is Strange
Ted![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xcr50a7rDqZYCEDUHk3v1RaWY5q.jpg)
Opening Night
Eli Faisel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/aWz57imn6GOJmR9c9XSNtGJ3Oj6.jpg)
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Michael Minetti![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/hYOFzUn3RAsSxB4tTt6G0HNYzvF.jpg)
The One I Wrote for You
Ben Cantor![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qE6WhWHpzOzqMaGuoi95fm934vA.jpg)
United 93: The Families and the Film
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Lucky Stiff
MC![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qJ2QhIrehh1TjPlCa6uSZ06qTgz.jpg)
A Beautiful Now
David![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/6sNDW3JZ0ydNhd2U1FXFHMyUX6b.jpg)
Bear with Us
Hudson![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/bHHt3HIr7MpYiRSw1XNxZm3B3cn.jpg)
Hello Again
Robert![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xpgjWwyWaf1i9eNcdfYW7bEOoWI.jpg)
Price Check
Ernie![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/leMYHUD58Z8Be7SVI2yNVyNvDbJ.jpg)
Making the Boys
Himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/jZebSHJwJEM9emSLFhZhpPQjKJl.jpg)
Onion News Empire
Cameron Grey![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/aahr1uIPrEej8q4baE1RYXOXwFB.jpg)
United 93
Mark Bingham![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vAmofQjo2lECavOLlK72O3kFNc0.jpg)
Lola Versus
Roger![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9Luj8HRJtiZ6xwwV0FqKtBelndM.jpg)
Mockingbird Lane
Steve![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/gue1HH3iV0myhkotGaFpyCcyWtu.jpg)
Splitting Image
Marcus![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/hZ5lHvozKuyfz1cp9ioNn3fiwhP.jpg)
Open