Chester Gregory
Actor, Musical Artist
Who is Chester Gregory?
Chester Gregory, also known as CHΞSS, is an American actor, singer and songwriter from Gary, Indiana. He first emerged on the scene in his portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story, which led to his Broadway debut as Seaweed in Hairspray. Gregory's other credits include principal roles in Tarzan, Cry-Baby, Dreamgirls, Sister Act and performing for Michael Jackson. After garnering acclaim, Gregory produced and starred in a more intimate look into the life of Jackie Wilson in The Eve of Jackie. Gregory has received numerous awards including the Joseph Jefferson and NAACP Theatre Award.
Aside from acting, Gregory worked on numerous albums and mixtapes before creating a buzz with his June 7, 2008 release, In Search of High Love. He is currently on tour with Sister Act and in the studio preparing his latest project, TRIFECTA.
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- Also known as
- Chester Gregory II
- Chess Gregory
- CHΞSS
- Parents
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Columbia College Chicago
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on July 23, 2013
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