Will Chase
Biography
Will Chase, also known as Frank William Chase, is an American actor and singer born on September 12, 1970, in Frankfort, Kentucky. He is the youngest of three boys born to Jerry and Betty Chase. He graduated from Western Hills High School and attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, majoring in percussion and studying conducting with Robert Spano. Best known for his work in Broadway musicals, he first performed in a Broadway show in 1998 as the Squeegee Man and a Roger understudy in Rent. He later starred as the final Roger in the final Broadway company of Rent, a performance recorded for the theatrical release Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway. His additional Broadway credits include Miss Saigon.
Career overview
Will Chase is an American actor and singer born on September 12, 1970, in Frankfort, Kentucky. He is the youngest of three boys born to Jerry and Betty Chase. He graduated from Western Hills High School and subsequently attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he majored in percussion and studied conducting with Robert Spano.
Known primarily for his work in Broadway musicals, Chase first performed in a Broadway show in 1998, appearing as the Squeegee Man and as an understudy for the role of Roger in Rent. He later starred as the final Roger in the final Broadway company of Rent, a performance that was recorded for the theatrical release Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway. His additional Broadway credits include Miss Saigon.
The actor has built a substantial career with numerous acting credits to his name. According to available records, he has accumulated thirty-nine known acting credits in television and film projects throughout his career in the entertainment industry.
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42 titles- In My Blood (2026) as Mike Merrifield
- Mooch (2025) as Larry
- The Crowded Room (2023) as Marlin Reid
- Bosch: Legacy (2022) as Kurt Dockweiler
- Girls5eva (2021) as Stet
- Dopesick (2021) as Michael Friedman
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self - Special Guest
- Bombshell in Concert (2020)
- After the Wedding (2019) as Frank
- FBI (2018) as Detective Harry Bloom
- Sharp Objects (2018) as Bob Nash
- Impulse (2018) as Simon Coles
- The Deuce (2017) as Jack
- Time After Time (2017) as Griffin Monroe
- Stranger Things (2016) as Neil Hargrove
- American Crime Story (2016) as Det. Paul Scrimshaw
- Quantico (2015) as Frank Marlow
- Butterflies of Bill Baker (2015) as Bill Baker
- The Ordained (2013) as Gavin
- Nashville (2012) as Luke Wheeler
- Smash (2012) as Michael Swift
- Unforgettable (2011) as Reed Benedict
- Blue Bloods (2010) as William Flood
- The Good Wife (2009) as Detective Doug Young
- White Collar (2009) as Connor Bailey
- Cupid (2009) as Peter
- Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway (2008) as Roger Davis
- Conviction (2006) as Dave Lemanski
- Rescue Me (2004) as Pat Mahoney
- Everyday People (2004) as Dad
- Queens Supreme (2003)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Jacob Garrety
- Shaft (2000) as Walter's Friend
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Byron T. Marks
- Third Watch (1999) as Reilly
- Law & Order (1990) as David
- Law & Order (1990) as Mellors' Co-Owner
- Law & Order (1990) as Derek Cahill
- Fight for '84
- Actual Nobodies as Nick
- After All
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Will Chase best known for?
Will Chase is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Crowded Room (2023), Bosch: Legacy (2022), Girls5eva (2021), Dopesick (2021).
When and where was Will Chase born?
Will Chase was born on September 12, 1970 in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Will Chase have?
Will Chase has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Will Chase's background in cinema and television?
Will Chase, also known as Frank William Chase, is an American actor and singer born on September 12, 1970, in Frankfort, Kentucky. He is the youngest of three boys born to Jerry and Betty Chase. He graduated from Western Hills High School and attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, majoring in percussion and studyi...