Other names Oak Years active 2010–present Genre Musicals | Occupation Actor, Singer Movies Thanks for Sharing | |
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Born 16 August 1987 (age 29) ( 1987-08-16 ) Similar Anthony Ramos, Daveed Diggs, Lin‑Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr, Phillipa Soo Profiles | ||
Okieriete onaodowan discusses his role in hamilton build series
Okieriete "Oak" Onaodowan (/ɑːkɛrˈjɛteɪ/, born August 16, 1987) is a Nigerian-American actor, known for originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the 2015 musical Hamilton.
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- Okieriete onaodowan discusses his role in hamilton build series
- Early life
- Career
- Theatre
- Film
- Television
- Songs
- References
Early life
Onaodowan grew up in West Orange, New Jersey and graduated from West Orange High School in 2005. Onaodowan briefly played football at West Orange High School but stopped after an injury during practice. As a result of the injury, Okieriete started to explore acting as an alternative extra curricular.
Career
Onaodowan previously had roles in Rocky the Musical and Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway and was in the ensemble of the first national tour of American Idiot. His screen credits include Lou in Thanks for Sharing, and roles in Gravity and Blue Bloods.
An experienced stage actor, Onaodowan had the leading role in Young Jean Lee's 2009 play, The Shipment, and played the title role in J.C. Lee's, Luce.
In 2015 Onaodowan originated the roles of James Madison and Hercules Mulligan in the musical Hamilton on Broadway. He won a Grammy Award as part of the cast album of Hamilton.
Beginning July 3rd, he will take on the role of Pierre in the musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, replacing the outgoing Josh Groban.
Theatre
Film
Television
Songs
Alexander HamiltonHamilton · 2015
Aaron Burr - SirHamilton · 2015
My ShotHamilton · 2015