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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Tomorrow Never Dies
Action Adventure PG‑131997 (1h 59m) - Streaming on Netflix
Pierce Brosnan stars in this 007 installment, which teams the secret agent and a sexy Chinese superspy against a megalomaniacal media mogul.
Pierce Brosnan teams up with Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) in his second Bond film. Source Netflix
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Transcendence
Thriller Sci‑Fi PG‑132014 (1h 59m) - Streaming on Netflix
Two computer scientists work to achieve technological singularity to create a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.
Johnny Depp is both Frankenstein and monster in this thriller featuring Rebecca Hall and Morgan Freeman. Source Netflix
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Snowpiercer
Thriller Sci‑Fi R2013 (2h 6m) - Streaming on Netflix
The Earth's remaining inhabitants are confined to a single train circling the globe as revolution brews among the class-divided cars.
Chris Evans and Korean film star Song Kang-ho battle Tilda Swintonâs forces in this Sci‑Fi action thriller. Source Netflix
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Comedy Drama TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Amazon
In 1958 New York, Midge Maisel's life is on track: husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at - and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her.
Winner of 8 Emmy Awards. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls). Source Amazon
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New Girl
Comedy TV‑142011 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Still rebounding from a breakup, Jessica Day moves in with three single guys, all of whom are ready to help her understand the ways of the world. Zooey Deschanel stars as single schoolteacher Jessica Day, who moves in with three guys after having her heart broken by her latest beau.
Zooey Deschanel brings out her offbeat charm in this sitcom about a quirky teacher and three male roomies. Source Netflix
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The Good Place
Comedy Drama Fantasy TV‑142016 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person. When Eleanor dies and winds up in an afterlife paradise reserved for only the most ethical people, she realizes she's been mistaken for somebody else. This wacky afterlife comedy won a Critics' Choice TV Award. Source Netflix
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