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Gavin Creel

1976 - 2024

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Gavin James Creel (April 18, 1976 – September 30, 2024) was an American actor, singer, and songwriter best known for his work in musical theater. Over his career he received a Grammy Award, a Tony Award, two Drama Desk Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award. Creel made his Broadway debut in 2002 in the leading role of Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie before starring as Claude in the 2009 Broadway revival of Hair, both Tony Award–nominated performances. From 2012 to 2015, he starred as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon; he received a Laurence Olivier Award for originating the role in the West End version of the musical and played the role in the U.S. National Tour and on Broadway. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 22 different languages on Wikipedia. Gavin Creel is the 13,056th most popular actor, the 18,415th most popular biography from United States and the 5,946th most popular American Actor.

Gavin Creel is most famous for his work on Broadway, particularly for his roles in "Hello, Dolly!" and "Hair," for which he received Tony Award nominations. He is also known for his performances in "The Book of Mormon" and "She Loves Me."

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Among ACTORS

Among actors, Gavin Creel ranks 13,056 out of 13,578Before him are Teddy Dunn, Lauren Mayhew, Cinta Laura, Lisa Brenner, Rika Ishikawa, and Warren Kole. After him are Chris Barrie, Marjean Holden, Haaz Sleiman, Burkely Duffield, Charlotte Hope, and Tiya Sircar.

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Among people born in 1976, Gavin Creel ranks 1,091Before him are Wijan Ponlid, Kasper Hvidt, Lauren Beukes, Monique Hennagan, Oksana Romenskaya, and Petra Brocková. After him are Haaz Sleiman, Demore Barnes, Gábor Balogh, Vadim Zvjaginsev, Theo Lucius, and Marion Rodewald. Among people deceased in 2024, Gavin Creel ranks 548Before him are Ersen Martin, Fatman Scoop, Lebogang Morula, John Okafor, Israel Vázquez, and Xu Chao. After him are Saulos Chilima, George Baldock, Tomonobu Yokoyama, Bohdan Shershun, Chino XL, and Nugzari Tsurtsumia.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Gavin Creel ranks 18,423 out of 20,380Before him are Paul Foerster (1963), Lisa Brenner (1974), Lupe Fiasco (1982), Alex Tyus (1988), Brian Shimer (1962), and Warren Kole (1977). After him are Chuck Person (1964), Marjean Holden (1964), Amy Webb (1974), CeCe Peniston (1969), Shaun Donovan (1966), and Tiya Sircar (1982).

Among ACTORS In United States

Among actors born in United States, Gavin Creel ranks 5,949Before him are Patrick Bristow (1962), Jessica Williams (1989), Cerina Vincent (1979), Lauren Mayhew (1985), Lisa Brenner (1974), and Warren Kole (1977). After him are Marjean Holden (1964), Tiya Sircar (1982), Matthew Mercer (1982), Reno Wilson (1969), Charlie Barnett (1988), and Matt Keeslar (1972).