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Name
  
Malcolm Gets


Role
  
Actor

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Full Name
  
Hugh Malcolm Gerard Gets

Born
  
December 28, 1964 (age 59) (
1964-12-28
)
Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.

Parents
  
Lisbeth Gets, Terence Gets

Siblings
  
Erik Gets, Alison Gets, Adrienne Gets

Movies and TV shows
  
Caroline in the City, Adam & Steve, Grey Gardens, Sex and the City, Love in the Time of Money

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Malcolm Gets (born December 28, 1964) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Richard in the American television sitcom Caroline in the City. Gets is also a dancer, singer, composer, classically trained pianist, vocal director, and choreographer. He played Gould in the 2009 film Grey Gardens opposite Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore and his first solo album came out in 2009 from PS Classics.

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Gets was nominated for a Tony Award in 2003 (Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Musical, Amour) and was awarded the Obie Award in 1995.

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Biography

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Gets was born in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Lispbeth, an educator, and Terence Gets, a college textbook salesman. Both parents grew up in London, England. He moved with his family to New Jersey. He lived there until he was six, when his family moved to Gainesville, Florida. He has an older brother, Erik; an older sister, Alison; and a younger sister, Adrienne.

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Gets started studying performing arts early in life. He started studying piano at age nine. This skill helped him pay his way through college. He began singing lessons at 14. He also danced with a studio in Gainesville as a teenager.

Gets skipped two years of K-12 education and graduated from Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Florida, aged 16. He then attended the University of Florida, where he won Best Newcomer's Award in acting and at age 24 earned a BFA in Theatre (1989). Following that, he completed an MFA at the Yale Drama School.

Gets came out as gay in late 1990s and lives with his partner.

Theater

Selected work

  • Amadeus (1983)
  • Cloud Nine (1984)
  • Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour (1986)
  • As Is (1987)

    • Broadway

  • The Molière Comedies as Valère (1995)
  • Dreamgirls as Film Executive (2001)
  • Amour as Dusoleil (2002)
  • Passion as Colonel Ricci (2004)
  • The Story of My Life as Alvin (2009)

    • Gets was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical in 2003 for his work in Amour.

    Off-Broadway

  • Merrily We Roll Along as Franklin Shepard (1994 at the York Theatre)
  • Hello Again as The Writer (1994 at Lincoln Center)
  • A New Brain as Gordon Michael Schwinn (1998 at Lincoln Center)
  • Boys and Girls as Jake (2002 at The Duke, 42nd Street)
  • Vigil as Kemp (2009 at the DR2 Theatre)
  • Banished Children of Eve as Stephen Collins Foster (2010 at the Irish Repertory Theatre)

    • Gets was awarded the Obie Award for his work in Merrily We Roll Along and The Two Gentlemen of Verona in 1995.

    Other appearances

  • "The Colorado Catechism" by Vincent J. Cardinal as TY (1990 premiere at Yale School of Drama)
  • The Boys from Syracuse Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Lorenz Hart. New Book by Nicky Silver. Based on the Original Book by George Abbott. as Antipholus of Ephesus (1997 at City Center)
  • Edward II by Christopher Marlowe (2000 at American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California)
  • Finian's Rainbow with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by EY Harburg as Og
  • 1997 at Freud Playhouse on the campus of UCLA
  • 2004 Irish Repertory Theatre
  • 2005 at Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut
  • Camelot at the Hollywood Bowl as Mordred (2005)
  • Party Come Here at Williamstown Theatre Festival as Orlando (2007)

    • Music

    Soundtracks
  • Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (2001) - singles and duets recorded with Barbara Cook, such as "Into the Woods" and "Not While I'm Around".
  • Grey Gardens (2009) - two duets recorded with Jessica Lange, such as "I Won't Dance" and "We Belong Together".

    • Filmography

    Actor
    2022
    North Star (Short) as
    Craig
    2019
    Tales of the City (TV Series) as
    Ken
    - The Price of Oil (2019) - Ken
    2018
    The Audition (Short) as
    Producer
    2017
    Godless (TV Mini Series) as
    J.B. Sloan
    - An Incident at Creede (2017) - J.B. Sloan
    2016
    Suits (TV Series) as
    Professor Dunbar
    - Spain (2016) - Professor Dunbar
    - Trust (2016) - Professor Dunbar
    - Turn (2016) - Professor Dunbar
    - Back on the Map (2016) - Professor Dunbar
    2016
    Miles as
    Timothy Schultz
    2016
    Confirmation (TV Movie) as
    Arlen Specter
    2016
    Elementary (TV Series) as
    Malcolm Busquet
    - Up to Heaven and Down to Hell (2016) - Malcolm Busquet
    2015
    Emily & Tim as
    Emile Hanratty (segment 'Healing')
    2014
    Between the Black (Short) as
    Malcolm
    2012
    Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
    Prof. Brian Devlin
    - Higher Education (2012) - Prof. Brian Devlin
    2012
    The Good Wife (TV Series) as
    Dale Lamborn
    - A Defense of Marriage (2012) - Dale Lamborn
    2009
    Grey Gardens (TV Movie) as
    George 'Gould' Strong
    2008
    Sex and the City as
    Building Agent
    2006
    Boys Briefs 3: Between the Boys as
    Michael (segment "Little Boy Blues")
    2005
    Little Boy Blues (Short) as
    Michael
    2005
    Adam & Steve as
    Steve Hicks
    2002
    Love in the Time of Money as
    Robert Walker
    2001
    13 Conversations About One Thing as
    Architect
    1995
    Caroline in the City (TV Series) as
    Richard Karinsky / Dingle
    - Caroline and Joanie and the Stick (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and El Niño (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Big Move (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Ultimatum (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Return of the Sudsy Guy (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Sudsy Guy (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Ancestral Home (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the 2000th Strip (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Firing Squad (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Horny Kid (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Big Bad Bed (1999) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Fright Before Christmas (1998) - Richard Karinsky / Dingle
    - Caroline and the Bar Mitzvah (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Booby Trap (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Diva (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Big Night (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Paper Chase (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the First Date (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Drycleaner (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Rotten Plum (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Office (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Guys in the Bathroom (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Secret Bullfighter: Part 2 (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Secret Bullfighter: Part 1 (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Marriage Counselor: Part 2 (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Marriage Counselor: Part 1 (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Sandwich (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Killer Dad (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Little White Lies (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Visit from Mom (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Cabbie (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Toothbrush (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Outer Limits (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Reluctant Father (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Quiz Show (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Love That Dares Not Speak Its Name (1998) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Decanter (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Used Car Salesman (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Councilman (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Bitter Beast (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Cold Sesame Noodles (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Desperate Cat (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Egg (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Blind Date (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Free Cable (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Novelist (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Kink (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Reception (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Wayward Husband (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and Richard & Julia (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Bad Trip (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Ombudsman (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Critics (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the New Neighbor (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Buyer (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Monkeys (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Getaway (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Dearly Departed (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Long Shot (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Kept Man (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Singer (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Perfect Record (1997) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Freight King (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Red Sauce (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Therapist (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Comic (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and Victor/Victoria (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Nice Jewish Boy (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Dreamers (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Guy Who Gets There Too Soon (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Cat Dancer (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Letter (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Younger Man (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Condom (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Wedding (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Bridesmaids (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and Richard's Mom (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Cereal (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Movie (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Ex-Wife (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Kid (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Proposal (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Bad Date (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Watch (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Twenty-Eight-Pound Walleye (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Married Man (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Gift (1996) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Christmas Break (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Convict (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Balloon (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Opera (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Folks (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the ATM (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Bad Back (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Gay Art Show (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Caroline and the Mugger (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    - Pilot (1995) - Richard Karinsky
    1997
    Remember WENN (TV Series) as
    Cutter Dunlap
    - In the WENN Small Hours- (1997) - Cutter Dunlap
    1994
    Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle as
    F. Scott Fitzgerald
    1993
    Law & Order (TV Series) as
    Lance Keys
    - Black Tie (1993) - Lance Keys
    1993
    South Beach (TV Series) as
    Jim Bradley
    - Skin and bones (1993) - Jim Bradley
    1993
    Incredi-Girl (TV Movie)
    1984
    A Flash of Green as
    Jigger Lesser
    1956
    As the World Turns (TV Series) as
    Ron Gillette (1994)
    Music Department
    2008
    Ready? OK! (musician: piano)
    Soundtrack
    2009
    Grey Gardens (TV Movie) (performer: "I Won't Dance", "We Belong Together", "Waltz in C Sharp Minor", "Give My Regards to Broadway", "1812 Overture", "'Habanera' from 'Carmen'", "Life Upon the Wicked Stage")
    2005
    Adam & Steve (performer: "Something Good")
    1997
    Caroline in the City (TV Series) (performer - 4 episodes)
    - Caroline and the 2000th Strip (1999) - (performer: "If My Friends Could See Me Now" - uncredited)
    - Caroline and the Secret Bullfighter: Part 1 (1998) - (performer: "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" - uncredited)
    - Caroline and the Decanter (1997) - (performer: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" - uncredited)
    - Caroline and the Cold Sesame Noodles (1997) - (performer: "Give My Regards to Broadway" - uncredited)
    Self
    2020
    Stars in the House (TV Series) as
    Self
    - TV Cast Reunion - CAROLINE IN THE CITY (2020) - Self
    2013
    Theater Talk (TV Series) as
    Self
    - "The Landing" and "Macbeth" (2013) - Self
    2011
    Angela Lansbury & Friends Benefiting Salute to Terrence McNally (TV Special) as
    Self - Performer
    2009
    Working in the Theatre (TV Series documentary) as
    Self
    - Amazing Affinity: Actors 2009 (2009) - Self
    2003
    The 57th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) as
    Self - Nominee
    1996
    The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode dated 6 April 1999 (1999) - Self
    - Episode dated 8 June 1998 (1998) - Self
    - Episode #1.208 (1997) - Self
    - Episode #1.21 (1996) - Self
    1997
    Sparkle Lounge (TV Series) as
    Self / Host
    1995
    Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
    Self - Guest
    - Darrell Hammond/Malcolm Gets/Jimmy Tingle (1997) - Self - Guest
    - Daphne Zuniga/Patrick Swayze/Malcolm Gets (1995) - Self - Guest
    1996
    The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
    Self - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series
    1996
    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode #4.119 (1996) - Self
    1995
    Showbiz Today (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode dated 16 May 1995 (1995) - Self
    Archive Footage
    2007
    Schau mir in die Augen, Kleiner (Documentary) as
    Steve (uncredited)

    References

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