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
Reclaim the Flag
Self
2025
Queens of the Dead
Jimmy
2025
Bianca Saves Christmas
Butler (Voice)
2022
Brutal
2022
A Clüsterfünke Christmas
Frank Clüsterfünke
2021
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
Hades (voice)
2021
Werewolves Within
Devon Wolfson
2021
Myths and Hymns
Soloist, "Hero and Leander"
2021
Julie and the Phantoms
Caleb Covington · (4 episodes)
2020
Descendants Remix Dance Party
Hades
2020
Descendants 3
Hades
2019
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Boris
2018
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
Self
2018
Broadway: The Next Generation
Self
2017
Hello Again
Robert
2017
Splitting Image
Marcus
2017
Opening Night
Eli Faisel
2016
Bear with Us
Hudson
2016
Day Out of Days
Phil
2015
A Beautiful Now
David
2015
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Michael Minetti
2014
The One I Wrote for You
Ben Cantor
2014
Lucky Stiff
MC
2014
Love Is Strange
Ted
2014
Dragula
Mr. Newton
2014
Mutual Friends
Christoph
2014
Open
2014
Behind the Candelabra
Billy Leatherwood
2013
Onion News Empire
Cameron Grey
2013
One Night Stand
2013
Mockingbird Lane
Steve
2012
Lola Versus
Roger
2012
The Green
Daniel
2011
The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration
Performer
2009
All There Is
Price Check
Ernie
2012
Making the Boys
Self
2011
Hysteria
2010
United 93: The Families and the Film
2006
United 93
Mark Bingham
2006
Chinese School
Doctor Odyssey
Brian · (1 episode)
2024
Matlock
Detective (uncredited) · (1 episode)
2024
The Jennifer Hudson Show
(1 episode)
2022
Call Me Kat
Max · (53 episodes)
2021
Saved by the Bell
René · (3 episodes)
2020
Equal
Dale Jennings · (1 episode)
2020
I Can See Your Voice
(2 episodes)
2020
Stars in the House
Self - Special Guest · (1 episode)
2020
The Morning Show
Cheyenne Jackson · (1 episode)
2019
Watchmen
Hooded Justice · (3 episodes)
2019
RuPaul
Self · (1 episode)
2019
The Masked Singer
Frog Prince · (1 episode)
2019
Will & Grace
Michael · (1 episode)
2017
American Housewife
Johnny Diamond · (1 episode)
2016
The Real O'Neals
Mr. Peters · (1 episode)
2016
Celebrity Family Feud
Self · (1 episode)
2015
Sense8
Blake Huntington · (1 episode)
2015
Trailblazer Honors
Self - Speaker · (1 episode)
2014
Mockingbird Lane
Steve · (1 episode)
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Self - Special Guest · (2 episodes)
2012
Smash
Cheyenne Jackson · (1 episode)
2012
American Horror Story
Will Drake · (12 episodes)
2011
American Horror Story
Sidney Aaron James · (10 episodes)
2011
American Horror Story
Dr. Vincent Anderson · (11 episodes)
2011
American Horror Story
John Henry Moore · (10 episodes)
2011
Face Off
Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2011
Joy Behar: Say Anything!
(1 episode)
2009
Modern Family
Max · (1 episode)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (5 episodes)
2009
Glee
Dustin Goolsby · (3 episodes)
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · (2 episodes)
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Special Guest · (3 episodes)
2009
Life on Mars
Sebastian Grace · (1 episode)
2008
Lipstick Jungle
Bryce · (1 episode)
2008
30 Rock
Danny Baker · (12 episodes)
2006
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Terry · (1 episode)
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Nebula1 · (1 episode)
2000
Law & Order
Jon Sorrentino · (1 episode)
1990
Entertainment Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
1981
Tony Awards
Self - Performer · (1 episode)
1956