Christopher Hanke
| Christopher Hanke | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Jason Hanke March 18, 1976 Hot Springs, Arkansas |
| Occupation | Actor and singer |
| Known for | Acting |
Christopher Jason Hanke (born March 18, 1976), often credited as Christopher J. Hanke, is an American actor known for his roles on Broadway and television.
Biography
Early life
Hanke was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the oldest of five children. He spent his childhood in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Hanke was accepted to medical school, but decided to defer his admission.[1]
Career
Hanke has played leading roles in various Broadway and off-Broadway shows. His roles have included Ethan Girard in the national tour of The Full Monty (2002) and Nick Piazza in Fame on 42nd Street (2003, off-Broadway); and on Broadway as J.T. in In My Life (2005), Mark Cohen in Rent (2007) and Baldwin in Cry-Baby (2008); and Claude in Hair (2008 - Central Park production).[2]
Hanke has also appeared on television, playing the series regular role of the inexperienced transplant coordinator Ryan Abbott on the CBS TV series Three Rivers. He had a guest-starring role on ABC's Brothers & Sisters in 2010.[3] He also has a recurring role in the television show Big Love as a Mormon intern in the State Senate.[4]
Hanke appeared on Broadway as Bud Frump in Rob Ashford's 2011 revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, alongside Daniel Radcliffe who played the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch, and his replacement Darren Criss.[5] Hanke replaced Michael Urie in the Off-Broadway solo comedy "Buyer & Cellar," at the Barrow Street Theatre, from March 18th, 2014 until its closing on July 27th. [6] From June 23-30 2015, he played "Corny Collins" in Hairspray at The Muny. [7]
On October 7th, 2015, a cast recording of Cry-Baby was released, featuring most of the original cast, including Hanke as Baldwin. [8]
References
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- Christopher Hanke at the Internet Movie Database
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- Christopher J. Hanke at the BroadwayWorld Database
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