Gavin James Creel (born April 18, 1976) is an American actor, singer and song writer. Creel is best known for his work in musical theatre, for which he received two Tony Award nominations: for originating the role of Jimmy in "Thoroughly Modern Millie and for his performance as Claude in Hair, and won Laurence Olivier Award for originating the role of Elder Price in The Book of Mormon at Prince of Wales Theatre. He also played the role of Elder Price in US National Tour.
Currently starring as Claude in "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" revival at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre. [March 2009]
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Currently starring in London's West End as Bert in the stage version of Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre. He's contracted through the final performance on 12 January 2008. [June 2006]
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Currently starring in "Hair" in London at the Gielgud Theatre [May 2010]
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He was a co-founder, along with Rory O'Malley and Jenny Kanelos, of the organization "Broadway Impact," which works to promote equal marriage rights for all.
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Nominated for the 2009 Tony Award for Best Performance for a Leading Actor in a Musical for "Hair".
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Was nominated for Broadway's 2002 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "Thoroughly Modern Millie."
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Was on his high school swimming team, student council, yearbook staff and member of Key Club and Thespian Club.
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Was voted homecoming king at his high school.
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Will be in the new Stephen Sondheim musical, 'Bounce', starting in Chicago fall 2003.
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Sings with the Broadway Inspirational Voices, writes his own music and lives on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, when not on location.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Olivier Awards 2014
2014
TV Special performer: "I Believe"
Submissions Only
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012
The 63rd Annual Tony Awards
2009
TV Special performer: "Let the Sun Shine In", "Hair"
The Wonderful World of Disney
2003
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
She Loves Me
2016
TV Movie
Kodaly
Theater Talk
2009
TV Series
Late Show with David Letterman
2009
TV Series
Claude
The Wonderful World of Disney
2003
TV Series
Bill
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Ceiling Fan
2016
Short producer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Side by Side by Susan Blackwell
2009-2010
TV Series special thanks - 3 episodes
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Broadway: The Next Generation
2018
Documentary filming
Himself
Shapes of Rhythm: The Music of Galt MacDermot
Documentary post-production
Himself - Interviewee: Actor
Today
2016
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Show People with Paul Wontorek
2012-2015
TV Series
Himself
The Olivier Awards 2014
2014
TV Special
Himself - Performer & Winner: Best Actor in a Musical
In Focus with Eden Lane
2012
TV Series
Himself
Breakfast
2010
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Side by Side by Susan Blackwell
2010
TV Series
Himself
The 63rd Annual Tony Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself - Performer & Nominee: Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Entertainment Tonight
2009
TV Series
Himself
The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration
2009
TV Special
Himself - Performer
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 56th Annual Tony Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself - Performer & Nominee: Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Known for movies
The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (2009) as Himself - Performer & Nominee: Best Leading Actor in a Musical
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise (2006) as Himself
The Olivier Awards 2014 (2014) as Himself - Performer & Winner: Best Actor in a Musical
The 56th Annual Tony Awards (2002) as Himself - Performer & Nominee: Best Leading Actor in a Musical
$300,000
