Michael Benjamin Washington
Michael Benjamin Washington | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Michael Benjamin Washington is an American actor with screen roles spanning American Auto, 100 Questions, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.[1] His career began on Broadway, first appearing in Mamma Mia! as part of the musical's original cast.[2][3]
Early and personal life
[edit]Washington was born in Dallas, Texas.[citation needed] He is a YoungArts alumnus.[4] In 1997, he was named a Presidential Scholar of the Arts as part of the 1997 U.S Presidential Scholars Program.[5] Afterwards, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, with a Journalism minor.[6]
Career
[edit]Stage
[edit]Washington has several Broadway credits, beginning with the jukebox musical Mamma Mia! in 2001. He was cast in the 2002 Funny Girl benefit concert, followed by the 2004 revival of La Cage aux Folles.[7] Washington later took dramatic roles in plays, with the 2018 revival of The Boys in the Band and the 2026 revival of Death of a Salesman.
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Love & Other Drugs | Richard | |
| 2020 | The Boys in the Band | Bernard |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Jury | Myles | Episode: "Bangers" |
| 2005 | Hope & Faith | Angst-Ridden Performer | Episode: "Hope in the Middle" |
| 2009 | Law & Order | George Lafferty | Episode: "Bailout" |
| 2009–10 | 30 Rock | Donald | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Winston the Waiter | Episode: "Great Expectations" |
| 2010 | Glee | Tracy Pendergrass | Episode: "Home" |
| 2010 | 100 Questions | Andrew | 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Open Books | Ray | Television film |
| 2013 | Wendell & Vinnie | Deke | Episode: "Baseball and Bad Dates" |
| 2014 | Save the Date | Wedding Planner | Television film |
| 2017 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt | Ruben | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Ratched | Trevor Briggs | 3 episodes |
| 2021–23 | American Auto | Cyrus Knight | 23 episodes |
| 2023 | Until the Wedding | Sam | Pilot |
| 2023 | We Baby Bears | Caterpillar (voice) | Episode: "Bug City Frame Up" |
| 2025 | Godfather of Harlem | James Baldwin | season 4 |
| 2026 | Not Suitable for Work | Antoine | Recurring |
References
[edit]- ^ Moore, Camille (2020-09-08). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Michael Benjamin Washington". TVOvermind. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ^ "Michael Benjamin Washington Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ^ "Michael Benjamin Washington Biography | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com". www.broadway.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ^ "Our History | 40 years for artists". YoungArts. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "MICHAEL BENJAMIN WASHINGTON'S "BLUEPRINTS TO FREEDOM": PASSION WITH PURPOSE - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint". sdvoice.info. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Michael Benjamin Washington on Playing Boys in the Band's Only Black Character". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Viagas, Robert; Asch, Amy (2005). The Playbill Broadway Yearbook. Playbill. ISBN 978-1-55783-682-3.
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