J. Harrison Ghee
American musical theatre actor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
J. Harrison Ghee (born June 16, 1989)[1] is an American actor, singer, and dancer, best known for their work on Broadway.[2] They[lower-alpha 1] first received recognition for their performance as Lola in Kinky Boots. In December 2022, they originated the role of Jerry/Daphne in Some Like It Hot, a stage musical based on the 1959 film of the same name.[3] They won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for their performance, and as such Ghee and Alex Newell became the first openly nonbinary actors to be nominated for and to win a Tony Award. In 2024, they won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.[4]
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Born | (1989-06-16) June 16, 1989 (age 34) |
Education | American Musical and Dramatic Academy |
Known for | Acting |
They originated the role of Andre Mayem in Mrs. Doubtfire, a role they also played in the 5th Avenue Theatre at an out of town engagement in 2019.[5]