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Best Known As: Musical Theater Professional, Film Actor Gist: 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 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, and Hysteria. In television he has guest starred on several series including; Lipstick Jungle, Life on Mars, Ugly Betty, and Glee. In 2008, Jackson was cast as the series lead Sebastian Kinglare, and filmed the Lifetime Television pilot Family Practice opposite Anne Archer and Beau Bridges. The series was not picked up for distribution. He also has an album in process but it has been delayed due to his television work. Jackson has starred in several notable webisode series and in 2009 starred in a sold out one man show, "Back to the Start" which is to be reprized at the Kennedy Center as part of the Barbara Cook's Spotlight series. In 2008, he was named Out magazine's Entertainer of the year and he lent his time to many LGBT and HIV/AIDS charities. read more about Cheyenne Jackson
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