Erich Bergen (born December 31, 1985)[2] is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the biographical musical drama film Jersey Boys and as Blake Moran in the CBS television series Madam Secretary.
Erich Bergen | |
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 Bergen at the 76th Tony Awards in 2023 | |
| Born | December 31, 1985 New York City, U.S.[1] |
| Education | University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Biography
editBergen attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in Loch Sheldrake, New York, for seven years[3] before studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.[4] His television credits include Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, Person of Interest and Franklin & Bash. From 2014 through 2019, Bergen appeared on the CBS television series Madam Secretary as Blake Moran, personal Secretary to Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord (played by Téa Leoni).[5]
In 2013, Bergen was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent chemotherapy.[6]
He played Bob Gaudio in the 2008 Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys. In 2012, he played Billy in the US national tour of Anything Goes. Bergen reprised his role as Gaudio in the 2014 Jersey Boys movie.[7] He made his Broadway debut in June 2018, as Dr. Jim Pomatter in Waitress.[8] After leaving the cast in August 2018, Bergen returned to the Broadway production as Dr. Pomatter from June 4 through July 21, 2019. He then returned after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 for a limited time. He also played Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2022 and 2023.[9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Dana Carvey Show | Son | Episode: "The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show"; uncredited |
| 2009–2010 | Gossip Girl | Paul Hoffman | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Joey Dakota | Paul | TV film |
| 2012 | Person of Interest | Bradley Petrosian | Episode: "Baby Blue" |
| 2012 | Franklin & Bash | Keith Flynn | Episode: "Last Dance" |
| 2012 | Childrens Hospital | Male Nurse / Dancer | Episode: "Chief's Origin" |
| 2013 | How Sweet It Is | Ethan Trimble | |
| 2014 | Jersey Boys | Bob Gaudio | Film |
| 2014–2019 | Madam Secretary | Blake Moran | Main Role |
| 2017 | Humor Me | Randy | Film |
| 2019 | Tell Me a Story | NYPD Officer 1 | Season 1, Episode 10 |
| 2020 | City on a Hill | Boston PD Officer 1 | Season 2, Episode 1 |
| 2021 | Bull | ADA Robert Jones | Season 6, recurring |
| 2022 | The Good Fight | Steven Sheen | Season 6, Episode 4 |
References
edit- ^ Friess, Steve (May 7, 2016). "Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen on Getting Fired and Why Clint Eastwood Waits in Line for Lunch". Vulture. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ Mike Rose, cleveland com (December 31, 2023). "Famous birthdays list for December 31, 2023 includes celebrities Ben Kingsley, Bebe Neuwirth". cleveland. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "MetroFocus Web Exclusive: Erich Bergen". MetroFocus. August 7, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Alumni success stories propel UNC School of the Arts' Drama School to top five ranking". PR Newswire. May 30, 2017. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (March 7, 2014). "Bebe Neuwirth and Erich Bergen Join Cast of CBS Pilot "Madam Secretary"". Playbill Inc. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff (April 5, 2017). "Bergen Reveals Testicular Cancer Battle: 'Men Are Dying Because They Don't Want Someone Looking at Their Junk'". People. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Douglas, Edward (June 20, 2014). "Interview: Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen on Playing Four Seasons Songwriter, Bob Gaudio". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ "Erich Bergen Takes Final Bow in Broadway's Waitress August 12". Playbill. August 12, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Playbill". Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
External links
edit- Erich Bergen at IMDb
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