Claybourne Elder
Claybourne Elder | |
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Born | Springville, Utah, U.S. | April 21, 1982
Alma mater | Brigham Young University University of Utah |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, writer |
Television | The Carrie Diaries, The Gilded Age |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Claybourne Elder (born April 21, 1982[1]) is an American actor, singer, and writer who is best known for his work on television and on Broadway.
Biography
Elder is from Springville, Utah. His mother is a schoolteacher and father a carpenter, and he is the youngest of eight siblings. At an early age he played violin in the school orchestra.[2] Elder studied acting at the Moscow Klasse Centre in Russia before attending Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. He earned a degree in dramaturgy and directing from The University of Utah.[3]
Elder received rave reviews
He played the Soldier/Alex and understudied Jake Gyllenhaal in the Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George, which opened in February 2017.[12] He also played the role in the concert performances in October 2016 at New York City Center.[13]
Elder can be heard on the cast recordings of Bonnie & Clyde, Road Show, Venice and Sunday in the Park with George.
Elder guest-starred as Pete O'Malley in the
Regionally, Elder played George in Sunday in the Park with George at the Signature Theatre, Arlington, Virginia, in 2014.[15]
On Broadway, Elder played the role of Andy in the 2021 revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical Company.[16]
Elder played Gaston in the 2023 production of Beauty and the Beast at The Muny.[17]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Blue Moon | Young Man | (Short film) |
2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population (voice-role) | (Video Game) |
2014 | It Could Be Worse (Series) | Actor | (web TV Series), 1 episode: "Uncharted Territory" |
The Carrie Diaries | Pete | (TV Series), 4 episodes: "Date Expectations", "Hungry Like the Wolf", "This Is the Time" and "Run to You" | |
2016 | According to My Mother | Hot Actor Dude | (Short) |
Flatbush Luck | Derrick | (Film) | |
2019 | FBI | Jim Russo | (TV Series), 1 episode: "Crossroads" |
2020 | Netuser | Jack | (Short, completed) |
2021 | Bad Cupid | Henry | (Film) |
Small Minds | Cameron Glass | (Short film in post-production) | |
2022 | The Gilded Age | John Adams | (TV Series), 6 episodes |
Personal life
Elder and director Eric Rosen were married on July 28, 2012, in New York State.[18] In 2017, they had a son through surrogacy.[19]
In 2022, many news outlets
References
- ^ "United States Public Records, 1970-2009". FamilySearch. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ Kaye, Kimberly. "Claybourne Elder" broadway.com, November 26, 2008
- ^ Howell, Blair. "From Utah to Broadway: Actors with Utah ties share Broadway stages in 'Cinderella' and 'Les Miz' " Deseret News, June 16, 2014
- ^ Wong, Waymon (June 21, 2011). "Claybourne Elder Wows New York with Tennessee Tour de Force". thebacklot.com. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "The 2012 Drama Desk Award Nominee Luncheon". Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Elder" lortel.org. Retrieved February 25, 2017
- ^ Classic Stage
- ^ "Claybourne Elder of Bonnie and Clyde". Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ McGee, Celia (December 3, 2008). "Singing a Song of Sondheim". The New York Times. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Theatre Buff: Claybourne Elder of Venice". Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Broadway World Interview: Claybourne Elder". Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ Hetrick, Adam (February 23, 2017). "Read Reviews for Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in Sunday in the Park With George". Playbill. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (October 4, 2016). "All-Star Supporting Cast Joins Jake Gyllenhaal-Annaleigh Ashford Sunday in the Park". Playbill. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ "Love a Man in Uniform! Who Will Hunky Broadway Star Claybourne Elder Play on The CW's The Carrie Diaries?". Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (August 12, 2014). "Hello George!: Claybourne Elder stars in Signature Theatre's Sunday in the Park, Opening Tonight". Playbill. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Meet the Cast of Broadway's Upcoming Revival of Company | Playbill". Playbill. Archived from the original on October 27, 2019.
- ^ Wild, Stephi. "Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, and More Will Lead "Beauty and the Beast" at The Muny". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ Wontorek, Paul. "Exclusive! Claybourne Elder on Puppy Love, His Broadway Wedding & Making Music in Pippin with New Hubby Eric Rosen" broadway.com, August 20, 2012
- ^ "Broadway's Claybourne Elder & Eric Rosen Welcome First Child". Broadway.com. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ Duthiers, Vlad (February 2, 2022). "Broadway star reunites with stranger who gave him free tickets to a show 15 years ago". CBS News. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Page, Sydney (February 7, 2022). "A stranger bought this Broadway star a ticket years ago when he couldn't afford it. They just reunited". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Campione, Katie (January 3, 2022). "Company Actor Is Reunited with Stranger Who Bought Him Tickets to See Patti LuPone 15 Years Ago". People. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Baker, Elna (July 8, 2022). "775: The Possum Experiment--Act Two: Spring Awakening". thisamericanlife.org. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
External links
- Claybourne Elder at the Internet Broadway Database
- Claybourne Elder at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- Claybourne Elder at IMDb