Brian d'Arcy James

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name = Brian d'Arcy James


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birthdate = 1968
birthplace = Saginaw, Michigan

Brian d'Arcy James (born 1968) is an American actor and musician.

Biography

Personal life

James was born in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Mary, a seller of children's books, and a lawyer father. [http://www.filmreference.com/film/34/Brian-d-Arcy-James.html] Brian's maternal grandfather was Harry F. Kelly, former Governor of the state of Michigan. His uncle was Brian Kelly, an actor featured in the series "Flipper" and a producer of the movie "Blade Runner". His sister, Kate James, is an actor and writer who performs in the Chicago based sketch comedy group, Schadenfreude.

Career

James graduated from Northwestern University's School of Theater. He received a Tony Award nomination in 2002 for his portrayal of Sidney Falco in "Sweet Smell of Success", co-starring John Lithgow. He also received an Obie Award for his performance in the one-man play "The Good Thief" by Conor McPherson.

Additional Broadway credits include "Titanic", Lincoln Center's "Carousel", and "Blood Brothers". Off-Broadway credits include Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party" in 2000 opposite Julia Murney and Idina Menzel, as well as Adam Guettel's "Floyd Collins" and the Gershwins' "Pardon My English". He appeared in Martin McDonagh's "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" on Broadway, replaced Norbert Leo Butz in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", and starred in "The Apple Tree" opposite Kristin Chenoweth.

In 2004, Brian released a Christmas album titled "From Christmas Eve to Christmas Morn". Brian played the role of Dan Goodman in the new musical "Next to Normal" Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theatre.

James will play the title character, Shrek, in the upcoming self titled musical. The show recently had a Pre-Broadway tryout in Seattle at the 5th Avenue Theatre from August 14 - September 21, 2008 and is scheduled to start previews on Broadway at The Broadway Theatre on November 8, 2008, with an official Broadway opening on December 14, 2008. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/116117.html]

References

External links

* [http://www.briandjames.com Official Website]
* [http://www.cdbaby.com/bdjames CDBaby Album Information]
* [http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Star_File.aspx?ci=533692 Star File: Brian d'Arcy James] at [http://www.broadway.com Broadway.com]