Michael Benjamin Washington

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

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Washington 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

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Love & Other Drugs Richard
2020 The Boys in the Band Bernard

Television

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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

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