Cheyenne Jackson

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Characters played by Cheyenne Jackson

Will Drake — American Horror Story (2011)

The owner of the Hotel Cortez in the fifth season, Will is a wealthy businessman who becomes a victim of the hotel's supernatural forces. He has a brief but impactful role.

Hades — Descendants 3 (2019)

Ruler of the Underworld, Uma's father, seeks to reclaim power and challenge Ben.

Billy Leatherwood — Behind the Candelabra (2013)

Liberace's close friend and companion who emerges prominently as the relationship with Scott deteriorates, symbolizing Liberace's shifting social focus and Scott's increasing isolation.

Devon Wolfson — Werewolves Within (2021)

Wealthy, nature-loving resident and Joachim's partner. Killed by Trisha with a maple syrup tap in the woods.

Ted — Love Is Strange (2014)

Ted is part of a younger same-sex couple with Roberto, and both men are party-loving NYPD cops. As former neighbors of Ben and George, Ted and Roberto provide George with a place to stay after the couple's financial crisis forces them apart. Their home becomes the setting for George's side of the separation.

Boris — Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018)

A fleeting Russian-themed cameo character.

Daniel — The Green (2011)

Daniel is closely connected to Michael and is threatened professionally when the investigation leads to the seizure of Michael's computer, where Daniel's business and work are stored. He resents the hostile social atmosphere, demands his own lawyer, and learns that Michael concealed a past arrest, deepening the strain between them.

Michael Minetti — Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (2014)

Michael is Lily's dance instructor, sent to teach her over six weeks. He uses jokes and provocative commentary while teaching dances, and his arguments with Lily gradually give way to a close rapport. He admits lying about having a sick wife to explain his absences, and shares that he gave up his career to care for his mother as her memory deteriorated.

David — A Beautiful Now (2015)

David is Romy's best friend, and their relationship has become strained. On her birthday, Romy writes to him, saying she misses their closeness and regrets what has gone wrong. When David returns, they argue over mixed signals and different expectations, leaving their hurt unresolved.

Career Overview

Cheyenne Jackson has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Descendants Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Descendants 3, Brutal, America. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
65
Birth Date
1975-07-12
Birth Place
Newport, Washington, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q935217), public domain (CC0).