André De Shields
Biography
André Robin De Shields is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer. He was born on January 12, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. His career spans film and television, with forty known acting credits listed on The Movie Database. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. Recognized as an Emmy-winning actor and Broadway legend, he also narrates the original History Channel podcast titled Making. Alternative names associated with him in professional records include André DeShields, Andre De Shields, and Andre d.
Career overview
André Robin De Shields is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer. He was born on January 12, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. His career spans film and television, with forty known acting credits listed on The Movie Database.
Throughout his career, De Shields has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. In addition to his work in television and film, he has narrated original podcast programming, specifically hosting Making..., an original podcast from The HISTORY Channel.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Hadestown: The Musical (2026) as Hermes
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Chesterton Romero Cheadle
- Elsbeth (2024) as Matteo Hart
- Brilliant Minds (2024) as Harold
- The Instigators (2024) as Mr. Kelly
- Within the Crystal Hills (2024) Thanks
- Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration (2024) as Self
- Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best (2023) as Self
- Uncoupled (2022) as Jack
- Foxing: Live at The Grandel (2022)
- True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs (2022) as Self
- And Just Like That… (2021) as Gene
- tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) as "Sunday" Legend #2
- Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021) as Self
- Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical (2021) as Anton Ego
- The Sixth Reel (2021) as Gavin Plimsoll
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Almost Family (2019) as Wyndham
- John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019) as The Tutor
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Dale Rustin
- Chloe and Theo (2015) as Mr. Sweet
- The Backseat (2014) as Mr. Davies
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Mitchell
- The Good Heart (2009) as Sooty
- Life on Mars (2008) as Bartender
- Lipstick Jungle (2008) as Drag Queen
- Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Keys
- Sex and the City (1998) as Pat
- Cosby (1996)
- Extreme Measures (1996) as Teddy Dolson
- Law & Order (1990) as Dr. Elvin Simmonds
- Law & Order (1990) as Mr. Miller
- Prison (1987) as Sandor
- I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later (1985) as Haji
- Alice in Wonderland (1983) as Tweedledum
- The American Snitch (1983) as Russ
- Ain't Misbehavin' (1982) as Performer
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Great Performances (1971) as Tweedledum
- Another World (1964)
- Broadway: The Next Generation as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is André De Shields best known for?
André De Shields is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hadestown: The Musical (2026), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), Elsbeth (2024), Brilliant Minds (2024).
When and where was André De Shields born?
André De Shields was born on January 12, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does André De Shields have?
André De Shields has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is André De Shields's background in cinema and television?
André Robin De Shields is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer. He was born on January 12, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. His career spans film and television, with forty known acting credits listed on The Movie Database. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades,...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hadestown: The Musical (2026) as Hermes — aged about 80
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Dale Rustin — aged about 72
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Keys — aged about 53
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Mitchell — aged about 64
- tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) as "Sunday" Legend #2 — aged about 75
- Brilliant Minds (2024) as Harold — aged about 78
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