Bryan Terrell Clark

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Bryan Terrell Clark
Born (1980-04-09) April 9, 1980 (age 43) [1]
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2000–present
SpouseDevario Simmons (m. 2022)

Bryan Terrell Clark (born April 9, 1980) is an American actor, singer-songwriter and stage director, known for his performances on Broadway. He made his Broadway debut playing singer Marvin Gaye in Motown: The Musical , which received a 2014 Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. Clark played George Washington in the Broadway production of Hamilton in 2017, Cory Maxson in 2006 production of Fences at the Pasadena Playhouse, and starred in 2021 original Broadway production of Thoughts of a Colored Man .

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Life and career

Clark was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from the Yale School of Drama and Temple University in 2003. [2] [3] He began his career appearing in films Little Red (2000), Forget About It (2006), Blue State (2007), ATM (2012), Heaven Is for Real (2014) and Collateral Beauty (2016). On television, he guest-starred on The Unit , CSI: NY , House of Payne , Unforgettable and Person of Interest . He made his stage debut in Cory Maxson in 2006 production of Fences at the Pasadena Playhouse opposite Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett, and in 2009 performed in Pippin . [4] [5] As a singer, Clark performed with Maxwell, Brandy Norwood, Ne-Yo, Anita Baker and Michael Bublé and was co-writer on Mary J. Blige’s song “Irreversible” on her album My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) . [3]

In 2013, Clark made his Broadway debut playing singer Marvin Gaye in the original Broadway production of Motown: The Musical , which received a 2014 Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. [6] [7] In 2015 he starred in Immediate Family directed by Phylicia Rashad. [8] In 2017 he was cast as George Washington in the Broadway production of Hamilton and played songwriter Terry Lewis in the BET miniseries, The New Edition Story . He appeared in two episodes of Fox musical drama series Empire in 2017 and later guest-starred on Blue Bloods , NCIS: New Orleans and Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist . Clark featured in a number of Ava DuVernay's projects, include Queen Sugar , When They See Us , and Cherish the Day . [9] In 2021 he had recurring role in the TNT post-apocalyptic series, Snowpiercer as Pastor Logan and played one of leads in the original Broadway production of Thoughts of a Colored Man . [10] [11] The following year he guest-starred on Inventing Anna and Gossip Girl and starred in the musical comedy film Sneakerella , the film was released on Disney+. [12] In 2023, Clark appeared in films She Came to Me and Our Son and had a recurring role in the Hulu drama series, Saint X . In 2024, he was cast in the BET+ mystery comedy-drama series, Diarra from Detroit . [13] [14]

Personal life

Clark is openly gay. In 2022 he married Devario Simmons, a costume designer, they met in December 2019. [15] [16]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bryan Terrell Clark – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
  2. ↑ https://www.alumni.temple.edu/s/705/images/editor_documents/alumni_site/gallery_of_success_2019/2019_gos_clark.pdf?sessionid=f17996e0-0c77-486a-985a-072454845260&cc=1
  3. 1 2 "Bryan Terrell Clark Biography | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com". www.broadway.com.
  4. ↑ "BIO". Bryan Terrell Clark.
  5. ↑ Isherwood, Charles (February 11, 2009). "A Prince Without Direction, Facing Inner Demons Through Song and Sign" – via NYTimes.com.
  6. ↑ "Bryan Terrell Clark – Mark Conference".
  7. ↑ "'Hamilton' actor Bryan Terrell Clark to visit Penn State Harrisburg | Penn State University". www.psu.edu.
  8. ↑ "Immediate Family, a Comedy of Sibling Secrets, Will Play L.A.; Phylicia Rashad Directs | Playbill".
  9. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (June 6, 2019). "'Queen Sugar': Five Directors & Two Guest Stars Added For Season 4 Of OWN Drama".
  10. ↑ Evans, Greg (May 24, 2021). "'Thoughts Of A Colored Man' Sets Broadway Opening With Cast To Include Keith David, Dyllón Burnside, Luke James".
  11. ↑ Evans, Greg (October 14, 2021). "'Thoughts Of A Colored Man' Broadway Review: Seven Men And A Neighborhood Brought To Exhilarating Life".
  12. ↑ Petski, Denise (October 21, 2020). "'Sneakerella': Chosen Jacobs, Lexi Underwood & John Salley To Star In Disney+ Movie".
  13. ↑ Petski, Denise (June 6, 2023). "Morris Chestnut, DomiNque Perry, Claudia Logan & Bryan Terrell Clark Join BET+'s 'Diarra From Detroit'".
  14. ↑ Thompson, Avery (February 26, 2024). "'Diarra From Detroit' Star Bryan Terrell Clark Teases Mr. Tea's 'Shining Moments' & Reveals Why This Role Is a 'Gift' (Exclusive)".
  15. ↑ Gorce, Tammy La (January 28, 2022). "A Broadway Couple Says 'I Do' to Great Applause" – via NYTimes.com.
  16. ↑ "Bryan Terrell Clark". TresA. August 15, 2022.
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