Michael Benjamin Washington (born June 7, 1979) is an American actor known for his roles in American Auto, 100 Questions, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.[1][2] He has also performed in Broadway productions of The Boys in the Band, Funny Girl, Mamma Mia!, La Cage aux Folles,[3] and others.[4][5]
Early and personal life
editWashington was born in Dallas, Texas on June 7, 1979.[1] He is a YoungArts alumnus.[6] In 1997, he was named a Presidential Scholar of the Arts as part of the 1997 U.S Presidential Scholars Program.[7] Afterwards, he received a Bachelors of Fine Arts from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, with a Journalism minor.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Love & Other Drugs | Richard | |
| 2020 | The Boys in the Band | Bernard |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Jury | Myles | Episode: "Bangers" |
| 2005 | Hope & Faith | Angst-Ridden Performer | Episode: "Hope in the Middle" |
| 2009 | Law & Order | George Lafferty | Episode: "Bailout" |
| 2009–10 | 30 Rock | Donald | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Winston the Waiter | Episode: "Great Expectations" |
| 2010 | Glee | Tracy Pendergrass | Episode: "Home" |
| 2010 | 100 Questions | Andrew | 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Open Books | Ray | Television film |
| 2013 | Wendell & Vinnie | Deke | Episode: "Baseball and Bad Dates" |
| 2014 | Save the Date | Wedding Planner | Television film |
| 2017 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt | Ruben | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Ratched | Trevor Briggs | 3 episodes |
| 2021–23 | American Auto | Cyrus Knight | 23 episodes |
| 2023 | Until the Wedding | Sam | Pilot |
| 2023 | We Baby Bears | Caterpillar (voice) | Episode: "Bug City Frame Up" |
References
edit- ^ a b "Michael Benjamin Washington". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ^ Moore, Camille (2020-09-08). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Michael Benjamin Washington". TVOvermind. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ^ Viagas, Robert; Asch, Amy (2005). The Playbill Broadway Yearbook. Playbill. ISBN 978-1-55783-682-3.
- ^ "Michael Benjamin Washington Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ^ "Michael Benjamin Washington Biography | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com". www.broadway.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ^ "Our History | 40 years for artists". YoungArts. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "MICHAEL BENJAMIN WASHINGTON'S "BLUEPRINTS TO FREEDOM": PASSION WITH PURPOSE - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint". sdvoice.info. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Michael Benjamin Washington on Playing Boys in the Band's Only Black Character". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
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