Erich Bergen | |
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 Bergen at the 76th Tony Awards in 2023 | |
| Born | 1985or1986(age 37–38) New York City, U.S. [1] |
| Education | University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Erich Bergen (born 1985or1986)[ citation needed ] is an American actor, singer, and presenter, best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the biographical musical drama film Jersey Boys and as Blake Moran in the CBS television series Madam Secretary .
Bergen attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in Loch Sheldrake, New York, for seven years [2] before studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. [3] His television credits include Gossip Girl , Desperate Housewives , Person of Interest and Franklin & Bash . From 2014 through 2019, Bergen appeared on the CBS television series Madam Secretary as Blake Moran, personal Secretary to fictionalized Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord (played by Téa Leoni). [4]
In 2013, Bergen was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent chemotherapy. [5]
He played Bob Gaudio in the 2008 Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys . In 2012, he played Billy in the US national tour of Anything Goes . He made his Broadway debut in June 2018, as Dr. Jim Pomatter in Waitress . [6] After leaving the cast in August 2018, Bergen returned to the Broadway production as Dr. Pomatter from June 4 through July 21, 2019. He then returned after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 for a limited time. He also played Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2022 and 2023. [7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | The Dana Carvey Show | Son | Episode: "The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show"; uncredited |
| 2009–2010 | Gossip Girl | Paul Hoffman | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Joey Dakota | Paul | TV film |
| 2012 | Person of Interest | Bradley Petrosian | Episode: "Baby Blue" |
| 2012 | Franklin & Bash | Keith Flynn | Episode: "Last Dance" |
| 2012 | Childrens Hospital | Male Nurse / Dancer | Episode: "Chief's Origin" |
| 2013 | How Sweet It Is | Ethan Trimble | |
| 2014 | Jersey Boys | Bob Gaudio | Film |
| 2014–2019 | Madam Secretary | Blake Moran | Main Role |
| 2017 | Humor Me | Randy | Film |
| 2019 | Tell Me a Story | NYPD Officer 1 | Season 1, Episode 10 |
| 2020 | City on a Hill | Boston PD Officer 1 | Season 2, Episode 1 |
| 2021 | Bull | ADA Robert Jones | Season 6, recurring |
| 2022 | The Good Fight | Steven Sheen | Season 6, Episode 4 |
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