Andrew Rannells
Tenor (musical theatre)
Born August 23, 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States (48 years old)
Musical Theatre
Andrew Scott Rannells is an American actor. He is best known for originating the role of Elder Kevin Price in the 2011 Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. He received his second Tony nomination, for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, in 2017 for his performance as Whizzer in the 2016 Broadway revival of Falsettos. Other Broadway credits include Hairspray (2005), Jersey Boys (2009), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2014), Hamilton (2015), The Boys in the Band (2018), and Gutenberg! The Musical! (2023). For his performance in the off West End production of Tammy Faye, he was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award.
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Career Trajectory
Andrew Rannells began his professional career in regional theatre before making his Broadway debut in the early 2000s, gradually building a reputation as a dependable performer in ensemble and supporting roles. His career trajectory shifted dramatically with his 2011 casting as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, a role that brought him national recognition and a Tony nomination, establishing him as a leading man capable of anchoring major productions. Since then, he has become one of Broadway's most sought-after performers, seamlessly moving between comedic vehicles, dramatic revivals, and intimate chamber musicals while maintaining an active presence in television and voice work.
Career Highlight
Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for originating the role of Elder Price in The Book of Mormon (2011)
Training & Education
Marymount Manhattan College
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Engagements
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