Christopher Jackson
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Christopher Jackson is an actor and Emmy and Grammy Award-winning songwriter/composer. Currently, Jackson plays George Washington in the award-winning megahit musical, "Hamilton." For his performance, Jackson received a 2016 Tony Award nomination for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical."Jackson's additional Broadway theater credits include "Holler if Ya Hear Me," "After Midnight," "The Bronx Bombers," "In the Heights," "Memphis" and "The Lion King." Off-Broadway, Jackson starred in "Bronx Bombers," "The Jammer," "Lonely, I'm Not," "In the Heights" and "Cotton Club Parade."
On television, Jackson guest starred in the series "Person of Interest" and "A Gifted Man," "Freestyle Love Supreme," "Fringe," "Gossip Girl," "Tracers" and "Afterlife." Christopher Jackson plays Chunk Palmer in "Bull."
Jackson served as a composer and songwriter for the iconic children's program, "Sesame Street." While working on "Sesame Street," he won a 2010 Emmy Award for his song for the show with artist Will.I.Am, "What I Am." Also, Jackson was the co-music supervisor and writer for "The Electric Company."
In 2010, Jackson released his first solo album, In The Name Of Love, on Yellow Sound Lab Records. Currently, he is working on his second album and has several musical projects in development for the stage.
Following his son C.J.'s autism diagnosis in 2007, Jackson became an advocate for Autism Speaks, the autism awareness organization.
Jackson is a fan of James Baldwin novels and almost all sports. His favorite snack is peanut butter combined with goldfish crackers.
A native of Cairo, Ill., Jackson lives in the Bronx with his wife and two children. His birthday is Sept. 30. Follow him on Twitter @ChrisIsSingin and on Instagram @cjack930.
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The Saint
Action Adventure Thriller PG‑131997 (1h 56m) - Streaming on Netflix
Hired by a Russian politician to steal the formula for cold fusion, master thief Simon Templar falls for the scientist who has unlocked the secret.
Val Kilmer and Academy Award nominee Elisabeth Shue star in this globe-trotting romantic thriller. Source Netflix
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Ghost Rider
Fantasy Sci‑Fi PG‑132007 (1h 50m) - Streaming on Netflix
Stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze makes a bargain with the sinister Mephisto to save a loved one. Years later, Johnny gets the chance to reclaim his soul.
Nicolas Cage's hell-bound biker and this Marvel Comics adventure rode to the No. 1 spot at the box office. Source Netflix
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The World Is Not Enough
Action Adventure PG‑131999 (2h 8m) - Streaming on Netflix
Greed, revenge, world domination: It's all in a day's work for James Bond, who's on a mission to protect an oil heiress from a notorious terrorist.
Pierce Brosnan's third foray as the iconic super-agent was the highest-grossing Bond movie of its time. Source Netflix
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Ozark
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss. After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family.
Jason Bateman won an Emmy for directing and Julia Garner won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Source Netflix
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Money Heist
Crime Thriller Action Mystery TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan. The Professor recruits a young female robber and seven other criminals for a grand heist, targeting the Royal Mint of Spain.
This riveting crime series won Best Drama at the International Emmy Awards, Premios Fénix and Premios Iris (plus six more Iris wins). Source Netflix
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Bosch
Drama Crime Cop Show Film Noir TV‑MA2014 Series - Streaming on Amazon
Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels, Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect -- just as a cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring recruit, Julia Brasher (Annie Wersching), catches his eye, and departmental politics heat up, Bosch will pursue justice at all costs. Source Amazon
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