John Bolton (born December 29, 1965) is an American actor and Broadway regular. Bolton is best known for originating the role of "The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in the critically acclaimed Broadway show A Christmas Story: The Musical A Christmas Story , which itself was based on stories by radio humorist Jean Shepherd. He portrays Vlad Popov in the 2017 Broadway production of Anastasia
Bolton appeared in the 2016 Broadway revival of Dames at Sea A Christmas Story: The Musical Madison Square Garden . His other theatre credits include many Broadway musicals that have won the Tony Award including original productions of Curtains David Hyde Pierce ; Spamalot Tim Curry , David Hyde Pierce, and Sara Ramirez , directed by Mike Nichols ; Contact Susan Stroman ; and Titanic Damn Yankees How to Succeed in Business with Matthew Broderick , with Bolton eventually playing the role of Finch opposite Sarah Jessica Parker .
A sought-after cabaret performer, Bolton has also appeared in many concert performances including Downton Abbey at 54 Below, Titanic Guys and Dolls Carnegie Hall . The New York Times Guys and Dolls a "stand-out." Bolton is a regular soloist with the New York Pops, and he has headlined three sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall.
He has performed in television shows and many TV commercials. Most recently he was seen on Elementary Madame Secretary Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt soap opera All My Children Blue Bloods Law & Order: Criminal Intent ; and he played Bruce Caplan on the television series Gossip Girl . Bolton has also made guest star appearances as Carl Switzer on the critically acclaimed HBO television series Boardwalk Empire The Good Wife Submissions Only Russian Broadway Shut Down .
He was born in Rochester , New York and grew up in LeRoy, New York.
Anastasia Broadhurst Theatre 2015 Dames at Sea A Christmas Story: The Musical , Madison Square Garden 2013 A Christmas Story: The Musical , 2008-2012Curtains Spamalot Tony Award for Best Musical)Chess , 2003Funny Girl , 2002Contact Titanic , 1997–1999 (Tony Award for Best Musical)How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Dreamgirls , 2001Damn Yankees Pageant: The Musical , 2014The Last Smoker in America Einstein's Dreams Five Course Love , 2005Señor Discretion Himself It's Only Life , 2004Show Boat San Francisco Opera directed by Francesca Zambello with Bill Irwin , Harriet Harris, and Patricia Racette Young Frankenstein Anywhere I Wander : The Frank Loesser SongbookNew York Philharmonic Same Time, Next Year Eve Plumb , September 2011 at the Surflight Theatre , Beach Haven, NJA Christmas Story: The Musical , 2009, 2010, 2011 National TourThe Music Man 2017 Outer Critics Circle Award Best Featured Actor in a Musical (nominee) 2017 Rivera Award (formerly Astaire Award) Best Male Dancer in a Broadway musical (nominee) 2016 Astaire Award nomination Dames at Sea 2016 Connecticut Critics Circle nomination - Best Featured Actor in a Musical Anastasia 2014 IRNE Award (Independent Reviewers of New England) nomination for Best Visiting Performer in A Christmas Story: The Musical Named one of The Boston Globe A Christmas Story: The Musical 58th Annual Drama Desk Nomination for Best Featured Actor in A Christmas Story: The Musical 2012 Footlight Award for Best Actor from the Seattle Times for A Christmas Story: The Musical 2008 City Spirit Award in Rochester, New York 2004 BAT (Bay Area Theatre) nomination for The Opposite of Sex Actor
2022
FBI: Most Wanted (TV Series) as
Dan Parker
- Hunter (2022) - Dan Parker
2021
Evil (TV Series) as
Edgar Loudermilk
- U Is for U.F.O. (2021) - Edgar Loudermilk
2021
The Blacklist (TV Series) as
Bran
- Misère (2021) - Bran
- Anne (2021) - Bran
2020
Mapplethorpe: The Director's Cut as
Harold Jones
2015
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (TV Series) as
Bus Driver
- Sliding Van Doors (2019) - Bus Driver
- Kimmy Goes to Court! (2015) - Bus Driver
2017
Madam Secretary (TV Series) as
Attorney General Nolan
- Strategic Ambiguity (2019) - Attorney General Nolan
- Family Separation: Part 2 (2019) - Attorney General Nolan
- Family Separation: Part 1 (2018) - Attorney General Nolan
- The Chaos Game (2018) - Attorney General Nolan
- Sound and Fury (2018) - Attorney General Nolan
- Minefield (2017) - Attorney General Nolan
- Convergence (2017) - Attorney General Nolan
2018
Mapplethorpe as
Harold Jones
2018
Clayton Howe's Entertainmentx (Podcast Series)
2017
Elementary (TV Series) as
Mr. Charles
- Be My Guest (2017) - Mr. Charles
2015
Kern: Show Boat (Video) as
Frank Schultz
2014
Frozen on Broadway: First Look (Short) as
Disney Exec
2014
Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
Tom Pincus
- Loose Lips (2014) - Tom Pincus
2014
Submissions Only (TV Series) as
Greg Krutoff
- Expectations (2014) - Greg Krutoff
2013
The Hinterlands (TV Mini Series) as
Paul's Dad
2013
Downton Abbey at 54 Below: Season 4, Episode 1 Sneak Peak (Short) as
Kevin Doyle (Joseph Molesley)
2009
Gossip Girl (TV Series) as
Bruce Caplan
- Where the Vile Things Are (2012) - Bruce Caplan
- Con-Heir (2012) - Bruce Caplan
- Empire of the Son (2011) - Bruce Caplan
- Belles de Jour (2010) - Bruce Caplan
- The Wrath of Con (2009) - Bruce Caplan
- You've Got Yale! (2009) - Bruce Caplan
2011
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Jason Doyle
- Get a Room (2011) - Jason Doyle
2011
Boardwalk Empire (TV Series) as
Carl Switzer
- 21 (2011) - Carl Switzer
2007
The Savages as
Father in Mall Lot
2006
All My Children (TV Series) as
D.A. John Summerhill
- Episode #1.9384 (2006) - D.A. John Summerhill
- Episode #1.9383 (2006) - D.A. John Summerhill
- Episode #1.9382 (2006) - D.A. John Summerhill
- Episode #1.9365 (2006) - D.A. John Summerhill
- Episode #1.9290 (2006) - D.A. John Summerhill
- Episode #1.9289 (2006) - D.A. John Summerhill
2006
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) as
Mark
- Vacancy (2006) - Mark
2003
Ed (TV Series) as
Mickey
- The Movie (2003) - Mickey
1996
As the World Turns (TV Series) as
Malcolm Twist / Tim
- Episode dated 4 October 1996 (1996) - Malcolm Twist
- Episode dated 3 October 1996 (1996) - Malcolm Twist
- Episode dated 2 October 1996 (1996) - Malcolm Twist
- Episode dated 1 October 1996 (1996) - Malcolm Twist
- Episode dated 30 September 1996 (1996) - Malcolm Twist
- Episode dated 27 September 1996 (1996) - Malcolm Twist
- Episode dated 1 May 1996 (1996) - Tim
- Episode dated 4 April 1996 (1996) - Malcolm Twist
1996
Guiding Light (TV Series) as
Dr. Davis
- Episode dated 1 October 1996 (1996) - Dr. Davis
- Episode #1.12500 (1996) - Dr. Davis
Writer
2014
Frozen on Broadway: First Look (Short)
2014
Russian Broadway Shut Down (Short)
Producer
2014
Frozen on Broadway: First Look (Short) (producer)
2014
Russian Broadway Shut Down (Short) (executive producer)
Thanks
2006
Life After Tomorrow (Documentary) (special thanks)
Self
2021
What Happened Was (TV Series) as
Self
- The Good Doctor Frankenstein (2021) - Self
2021
Stars in the House (TV Series) as
Self
- ANASTASIA Reunion (2021) - Self
2021
Break a Bat! where Baseball Meets Broadway (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- #66 - Now Batting: John Bolton (2021) - Self - Guest
2019
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- Ep19 - John Bolton: How to Succeed in Comedy Without Really Trying (2019) - Self - Guest
2017
Royal Misfits: Backstage at 'Anastasia' with Christy Altomare (TV Mini Series) as
Self
- Christmas Special! (2017) - Self
- Finale! (2017) - Self
- Mystery! (2017) - Self
- Bake Off (2017) - Self
- Creepy Anya (2017) - Self
- Trouble with a Capital T (2017) - Self
- Celebrations! (2017) - Self
- Massages, Mary Beth Peil & More (2017) - Self
2017
Broadway.com #LiveatFive (TV Series) as
Self
- John Bolton (2017) - Self
2014
Russian Broadway Shut Down (Short) as
Policeman
2006
Heart & Soul: The Life and Music of Frank Loesser (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1997
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.206 (1997) - Self
