Blake Lee | |
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 Lee at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | August 31, 1983 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | |
Blake Lee (born August 31, 1983) is an American actor, known for his roles on Mixology , [1] Parks and Recreation and the Freeform hit Cruel Summer . Blake and his husband Ben Lewis made history starring in The Christmas Setup , Lifetime's first Christmas movie centered around a gay love story.
Lee began his professional acting career in 2009, when he made his television debut in the political satire mockumentary sitcom series Parks and Recreation , where he recurred as a guest star as Derek. [2] Lee was cast in the main role of Tom in the sitcom series Mixology . [3] [4] Lee appeared in the 2015 biographical drama film I Am Michael portraying Benoit Denizet-Lewis, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2015. [5]
From 2017 to 2018, he was cast to play the main role in the crime drama series Wisdom of the Crowd opposite Jeremy Piven, Monica Potter, Richard T. Jones, Natalia Tena and Jake Matthews, in which he played the main role of Josh Novak. [6] He was cast as Barry in the comedy series Overthinking with Kat & June , which was premiered on December 19, 2018, on YouTube Premium. In 2019, he had a recurring role in the sitcom series Fam portraying Ben. [7]
In early 2020, Lee starred in the romantic comedy movie by Pat Mills titled The Christmas Setup with Ben Lewis, it is the first LGBTQ-themed Christmas film ever broadcast by Lifetime. [8] [9] [10]
In 2021, Lee appeared on the first season of the teen drama mystery thriller anthology series Cruel Summer , in which he played the main antagonist role of Martin Harris. [11] [12]
Lee is married to actor and writer Ben Lewis. [13] The couple met in the Grauman's Chinese Theatre bathroom at the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World premiere after being told they had mutual friends. Lee had been attending as Aubrey Plaza's guest; the two have been close friends since Parks and Recreation .
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | I Am Michael | Benoit Denizet-Lewis |
| 2016 | The Wedding Party | Jim |
| 2021 | The Pig People | Peter |
| 2024 | Shell | Sebastian |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | Parks and Recreation | Derek | 7 episodes |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Dean | Episode: "The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check" |
| 2014 | Mixology | Tom | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2015 | Mix | Finn McDonnell | Television film |
| 2015 | The Astronaut Wives Club | Mystery Reporter | Episode: "Abort" |
| 2016 | Good Fortune | Metzger | Pilot |
| 2016 | Good Fortune | Metzger | Television film |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca | Sebastian | Episode: "Contains Graphic Designer Violence" |
| 2017–2018 | Wisdom of the Crowd | Josh Novak | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2018 | Overthinking with Kat & June | Barry | Main role; 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Fam | Ben | 6 episodes |
| 2020 | The Christmas Setup | Patrick Ryan | Television film |
| 2020 | Delilah | Gordon | Television film |
| 2021 | Cruel Summer | Martin Harris | Series Regular |
| 2023 | Gay Pride & Prejudice | Bennet | Lead role; Podcast series |
| TBA | Married with Friends | Arthur | Main role |
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