American actor and singer-songwriter Cheyenne Jackson is best known for his depiction of Will Drake in acclaimed TV series American Horror Story, starring alongside the likes of Lady Gaga, Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett, alongside his numerous Broadway performances.

Starting out in local Seattle theatre productions, Jackson became an understudy in Tony Award-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Broadway production Aida. Jackson received his first leading role in the 2005 jukebox musical All Shook Up as Chad, a part that would earn him the year’s Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut. He has since played leading roles in renowned productions such as The Agony & the Agony, Xanadu, Damn Yankees, Finian’s Rainbow, The Heart of the Matter and The Performers.

Jackson made his silver-screen debut in United 93, a dramatization of the 9/11 hijacking. He has since appeared as a leading man in independent romantic comedy Mutual Friends, before making guest appearances in TV series such as NBC’s 30 Rock and Fox’s Glee. Jackson has more recently appeared alongside stars Matt Damon, Michael Douglas and Scott Bakula in romantic drama Behind the Candelabra, a Liberace biopic. This talented and versatile actor continues to impress audiences on both stage and screen.