Michael Benjamin Washington

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Michael Benjamin Washington
Born
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present

Michael Benjamin Washington is an American actor known for his roles in American Auto , 100 Questions , and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt . [1] He has also performed in Broadway productions of The Boys in the Band, Funny Girl, Mamma Mia!, La Cage aux Folles, [2] and others. [3] [4]

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Early and personal life

Washington was born in Dallas, Texas.[ citation needed ] He is a YoungArts alumnus. [5] In 1997, he was named a Presidential Scholar of the Arts as part of the 1997 U.S Presidential Scholars Program. [6] Afterwards, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, with a Journalism minor. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Love & Other Drugs Richard
2020 The Boys in the Band Bernard

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 The Jury MylesEpisode: "Bangers"
2005 Hope & Faith Angst-Ridden PerformerEpisode: "Hope in the Middle"
2009 Law & Order George LaffertyEpisode: "Bailout"
2009–10 30 Rock Donald2 episodes
2010 10 Things I Hate About You Winston the WaiterEpisode: "Great Expectations"
2010 Glee Tracy PendergrassEpisode: "Home"
2010 100 Questions Andrew6 episodes
2010Open BooksRayTelevision film
2013 Wendell & Vinnie DekeEpisode: "Baseball and Bad Dates"
2014Save the DateWedding PlannerTelevision film
2017 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Ruben3 episodes
2020 Ratched Trevor Briggs3 episodes
2021–23 American Auto Cyrus Knight23 episodes
2023Until the WeddingSamPilot
2023 We Baby Bears Caterpillar (voice)Episode: "Bug City Frame Up"
2025 Godfather of Harlem James Baldwinseason 4

References

  1. ↑ Moore, Camille (2020-09-08). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Michael Benjamin Washington". TVOvermind. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  2. ↑ Viagas, Robert; Asch, Amy (2005). The Playbill Broadway Yearbook. Playbill. ISBN   978-1-55783-682-3.
  3. ↑ "Michael Benjamin Washington Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  4. ↑ "Michael Benjamin Washington Biography | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com". www.broadway.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  5. ↑ "Our History | 40 years for artists". YoungArts. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  6. ↑ "MICHAEL BENJAMIN WASHINGTON'S "BLUEPRINTS TO FREEDOM": PASSION WITH PURPOSE - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint". sdvoice.info. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  7. ↑ "Michael Benjamin Washington on Playing Boys in the Band's Only Black Character". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.


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