Cheyenne Jackson
Known for
Cheyenne Jackson is an American actor and singer born on July 12, 1975, in Newport, Washington. He built his career originally in Broadway musical theater before transitioning into television and film. Jackson gained wider recognition for recurring roles on Glee and 30 Rock, and later became a regular collaborator with Ryan Murphy on several American Horror Story installments. His background in musical theater has continued to inform his television work. He remains active across stage, television, and film.
Cheyenne Jackson
26 Movies
25 Series
Cheyenne Jackson is an American actor and singer born on July 12, 1975, in Newport, Washington. He built his career originally in Broadway musical theater before transitioning into television and film. Jackson gained wider recognition for recurring roles on Glee and 30 Rock, and later became a regular collaborator with Ryan Murphy on several American Horror Story installments. His background in musical theater has continued to inform his television work. He remains active across stage, television, and film.
Movies
Plays Mark Bingham
United 93
2006
Plays Billy Leatherwood
Behind the Candelabra
2013
Plays Hades (voice)
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
2021
Plays Roger
Lola Versus
2012
Plays Devon Wolfson
Werewolves Within
2021
Plays Jimmy
Queens of the Dead
2025
Plays Cowboy
America
2025
Plays Ted
Love Is Strange
2014
Plays Boris
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
2018
Plays Frank Clüsterfünke
A Clüsterfünke Christmas
2021
Plays Robert
Hello Again
2017
Plays Mr. Newton
Dragula
2014
Plays Ernie
Price Check
2012
Plays David
A Beautiful Now
2015
Plays Phil
Day Out of Days
2015
Plays Ben Cantor
The One I Wrote for You
2014
Plays Daniel
The Green
2011
Plays MC
Lucky Stiff
2014
Plays Hades
Descendants Remix Dance Party
2020
Plays Michael Minetti
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
2014
Plays Cameron Grey
Onion News Empire
2013
Plays Christoph
Mutual Friends
2014
Plays Eli Faisel
Opening Night
2016
Plays Hudson
Bear with Us
2016
TV Shows
Plays Max
Call Me Kat
2021
Plays Danny Baker
30 Rock
2006
Plays Will Drake
American Horror Story
2011
Plays Caleb Covington
Julie and the Phantoms
2020
Plays Dustin Goolsby
Glee
2009
Plays René
Saved by the Bell
2020
Plays Hooded Justice
Watchmen
2019
Plays Phil Delavigne
Imperfect Women
2026
Plays Max
Modern Family
2009
Plays Bryce
Lipstick Jungle
2008
Plays Jon Sorrentino
Law & Order
1990
Plays Nebula1
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Terry
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Cheyenne Jackson
The Morning Show
2019
Plays Blake Huntington
Sense8
2015
Plays Mr. Peters
The Real O'Neals
2016
Plays Steve
Mockingbird Lane
2012
Plays Sebastian Grace
Life on Mars
2008
Plays Cheyenne Jackson
Smash
2012
Plays Michael
Will & Grace
2017
Plays Dale Jennings
Equal
2020
Plays Brian
Doctor Odyssey
2024
Plays Johnny Diamond
American Housewife
2016
Plays Timothy D'Artagnan
Ugly Betty
2006
Latest Trailers
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Queens of the Dead
Full Filmography
Imperfect Women
Phil Delavigne · 2 episodes
2026–
TV
Queens of the Dead
Jimmy
2025
Film
America
Cowboy
2025
Film
Doctor Odyssey
Brian · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Matlock
Detective (uncredited) · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Bianca Saves Christmas
Butler (Voice)
2022
Film
A Clüsterfünke Christmas
Frank Clüsterfünke
2021
Film
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
Hades (voice)
2021
Film
Werewolves Within
Devon Wolfson
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Cheyenne Jackson and where are they from?
Cheyenne Jackson is 51 years old, born on July 12, 1975 in Newport, Washington, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Cheyenne Jackson?
Cheyenne Jackson is best known for roles in United 93, Descendants 3, Behind the Candelabra.
How many movies has Cheyenne Jackson been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Cheyenne Jackson has appeared in 26 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Cheyenne Jackson's first movie?
The career of Cheyenne Jackson began with United 93 (2006).
What is Cheyenne Jackson's most recent movie or series?
Cheyenne Jackson's most recent release is Imperfect Women, which premiered on March 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Cheyenne Jackson appeared in?
On television, Cheyenne Jackson has appeared in American Horror Story, Modern Family, Sense8, Watchmen.
Cheyenne Jackson
1975-07-12 · Newport, Washington, USA
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.