Terrence Mann
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 1, 1951 in Ashland, Kentucky, USA
- Active Years
- 1985–2021 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 42 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Terrence Vaughan Mann (also Terrence Vaughn Mann).
Born: July 1, 1951, in Ashland, Kentucky, USA.
Parents: Charles and Helen Mann.
Occupations: American actor, singer, dancer, baritone singer, theatre director.
Education: Attended Jacksonville University (1969-1971); graduated with honors from the North Carolina School for the Arts (1971-73, 1975-76).
Broadway Roles: Lyman (or Chester Lyman) in Barnum, The Rum Tum Tugger in Cats, Inspector Javert (or Javert) in Les Misérables, The Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel, Charles in Pippin.
Other Acting: Critters.
Known for: Broadway stage prominence.
Terrence Vaughan Mann, also known as Terrence Vaughn Mann, is an American actor, singer, dancer, and theatre director. Born on July 1, 1951, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Charles and Helen Mann, he attended Jacksonville University from 1969 to 1971. He later graduated with honors from the North Carolina School for the Arts between 1971 and 1976. Mann is a baritone singer recognized for his prominence on the Broadway stage. His notable stage roles include Chester Lyman in Barnum, the Rum Tum Tugger in Cats, Inspector Javert in Les Misérables, the Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Charles in Pippin. His acting credits also include the film Critters.
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Career overview
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Name: Terrence Vaughan Mann (also Terrence Vaughn Mann).
Born: July 1, 1951, in Ashland, Kentucky, USA.
Parents: Charles and Helen Mann.
Education: Attended Jacksonville University (1969-1971); graduated with honors from the North Carolina School for the Arts (1971-73, 1975-76).
Professions: American actor, singer (baritone), dancer, and theatre director.
Broadway roles: Lyman (or Chester Lyman) in Barnum, The Rum Tum Tugger in Cats, Inspector Javert (or Javert) in Les Misérables, The Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel, Frank N. F [incomplete in source 2], Charles in Pippin.
Other acting: Critters.
Prominence: Prominent on the Broadway stage for the past three decades.
Paragraph 1: Early life and education.
Terrence Vaughan Mann was born on July 1, 1951, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Charles and Helen Mann. His formal training included two years at Jacksonville University from 1969 to 1971. He later graduated with honors from the North Carolina School for the Arts, attending from 1971 to 1973 and again from 1975 to 1976. Mann is an American actor, singer, dancer, and theatre director. He is specifically identified as a baritone singer.
Paragraph 2: Career and Broadway roles.
Mann has been prominent on the Broadway stage for the past three decades. His notable stage appearances include playing Chester Lyman in Barnum, the Rum Tum Tugger in Cats, and Inspector Javert in Les Misérables. He has also performed as the Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Charles in Pippin. In addition to his work on stage, his acting credits include the film Critters.
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"Terrence Vaughan Mann was born on July 1, 1951, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Charles and Helen Mann. His formal training included two years at Jacksonville University from 1969 to 1971. He later graduated with honors from the North Carolina School for the Arts, attending from 1971 to 1973 and again from 1975 to 1976. Mann is an American actor, singer, dancer, and theatre director. He is specifically identified as a baritone singer.
Mann has been prominent on the Broadway stage for the past three decades. His notable stage appearances include playing Chester Lyman in Barnum, the Rum Tum Tugger in Cats, and Inspector Javert in Les Misérables. He has also performed as the Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Charles in Pippin. In addition to his work on stage, his acting credits include the film Critters."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
42 titles- Foundation (2021) as Brother Dusk
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self - Special Guest
- They Bite!: The Making of Critters (2018) as Self
- The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2 (2018) as Self
- You Are What They Eat: The Making of Critters 3 (2018) as Self
- Space Madness: The Making of Critters 4 (2018) as Self
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Terrence Mann
- Sense8 (2015) as Whispers
- Freedom (2014) as Barney Fagan
- The Blacklist (2013) as Harris Van Ness
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as The Devil
- Smash (2012) as Randy Cobra
- Unforgettable (2011) as Stephen
- Oklahoma! (2011) Stage Director
- Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Beast (archive footage)
- Red Hook (2009) as Lt Fox
- Eavesdrop (2008) as August
- The Dresden Files (2007) as Bob
- Shortcut to Happiness (2007) as Art Dealer
- 30 Rock (2006) as Bob Ballard
- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (2006) as Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
- Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) as Javert (segment "Les Misérables")
- Broadway's Lost Treasures (2003) as Rum Tum Tugger (segment "Cats")
- Liberty! (1997) as General John Burgoyne
- Mrs. Santa Claus (1996) as Augustus P. Tavish
- Gargoyles (1994) as Oberon (voice)
- Critters 4 (1992) as Counselor Tetra / Ug
- Critters 3 (1991) as Ug
- Bump in the Night (1991) as Ben Nicolaides
- The 10 Million Dollar Getaway (1991) as Richard Eaton
- Law & Order (1990) as Oyler
- Law & Order (1990) as Dorn's Lawyer
- Assassins (1990) as Leon Czolgosz
- Stuck with Each Other (1989) as Brian Whitestone
- Critters 2 (1988) as Ug
- Critters (1986) as Johnny Steele
- Solarbabies (1986) as Ivor
- The Equalizer (1985) as Shadow Man
- The Equalizer (1985) as Graham
- A Chorus Line (1985) as Larry
- The Scarlet Pimpernel as Chauvelin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Terrence Mann best known for?
Terrence Mann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Foundation (2021), Stars in the House (2020), Stars in the House (2020), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015).
When and where was Terrence Mann born?
Terrence Mann was born on July 1, 1951 in Ashland, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Terrence Mann have?
Terrence Mann has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2021.
What is Terrence Mann's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Terrence Mann (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Goal: 90-130 words. Name: Terrence Vaughan Mann (also Terrence Vaughn Mann). Born: July 1, 1951,...
Terrence Mann by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Gargoyles (1994) as Oberon (voice) — aged about 43
- Liberty! (1997) as General John Burgoyne — aged about 46
- Foundation (2021) as Brother Dusk — aged about 70
- Sense8 (2015) as Whispers — aged about 64
- The Blacklist (2013) as Harris Van Ness — aged about 62
- 30 Rock (2006) as Bob Ballard — aged about 55
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