Aaron Tveit
Biography
Aaron Tveit (born October 21, 1983 in Middletown, New York, USA) is an American actor and singer. He originated the lead role of Christian in the Broadway stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! for which he received the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a 2020 Grammy Award nomination. His Broadway credits also include originating Gabe in Next to Normal, originating Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, and performing as Fiyero in Wicked and Link Larkin in Hairspray. On screen he has portrayed Enjolras in the 2012 film version of Les Misérables and Danny Zuko in Fox’s live television production Grease: Live. He is male and has been credited in 38 acting roles.
Career overview
Aaron Kyle Tveit, born October 21 1983 in Middletown, New York, is an American actor and singer. He began his professional stage career on Broadway, where he originated the lead role of Christian in the musical adaptation of Moulin Rouge! His performance earned him the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a nomination for a 2020 Grammy Award. Tveit also originated the roles of Gabe in the original Broadway production of Next to Normal and Frank Abagnale Jr. in the stage version of Catch Me If You Can, and he has performed as Fiyero in Wicked and as Link Larkin in Hairspray.
In addition to his theatrical work, Tveit has appeared in musical film and television projects. He portrayed Enjolras in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables and took on the role of Danny Zuko in Fox’s live television production Grease: Live. His screen credits total 38 entries on The Movie Database, where he is listed primarily as an actor. Tveit’s career combines leading Broadway performances with notable musical roles on screen, reflecting a versatile presence across stage, film, and television.
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42 titles- American Classic (2026) as Troy
- Earth Abides (2024) as Charlie
- NEXTLAND (2024) as Mike Warren
- NEXTLAND (2024) Story
- My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (2024) as Self
- Reopening: The Broadway Revival (2022) as Self
- American Horror Stories (2021) as Adam
- American Horror Stories (2021) as Jay Gantz
- Schmigadoon! (2021) as Danny Bailey
- Schmigadoon! (2021) as Topher
- Show of Titles (2021) as "Mame" Performer
- One Royal Holiday (2020) as James Galant
- The Code (2019) as Matt Dobbins
- Out of Blue (2019) as Tony Silvero
- New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway (2018) as Chip/Tony
- The Good Fight (2017) as Spencer Zschau
- Created Equal (2017) as Thomas 'Tommy' Reilly
- BrainDead (2016) as Gareth Ritter
- Grease Live (2016) as Danny Zuko
- Undrafted (2016) as John "Maz" Mazello
- Better Off Single (2016) as Charlie Carroll
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Big Sky (2015) as Pru
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Graceland (2013) as Mike Warren
- Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story (2013) as Self
- A Dream of Flying (2013) as The Young Man
- Les Misérables (2012) as Enjolras
- Premium Rush (2012) as Kyle
- Body of Proof (2011) as Arson Investigator Skip Rakoski
- Girl Walks Into a Bar (2011) as Henry
- Howl (2010) as Peter Orlovsky
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Good Wife (2009) as Spencer Zschau
- Ghost Town (2008) as Anesthesiologist
- Gossip Girl (2007) as Trip van der Bilt
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Zachary Boule
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Jan Eyck
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Stevie Harris
- Live from Lincoln Center (1976) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Aaron Tveit best known for?
Aaron Tveit is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Earth Abides (2024), Music in the Attic (1950), Music in the Attic (1950), Schmigadoon! (2021).
When and where was Aaron Tveit born?
Aaron Tveit was born on October 21, 1983 in Middletown, New York, USA.
How many credits does Aaron Tveit have?
Aaron Tveit has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2026.
What is Aaron Tveit's background in cinema and television?
Aaron Tveit (born October 21, 1983 in Middletown, New York, USA) is an American actor and singer. He originated the lead role of Christian in the Broadway stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! for which he received the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a 2020 Grammy Award nomination. His Broadway credits also...