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Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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BIO

CHRISTIAN BORLE is a Grammy and two-time Tony Award-winning actor. Christian won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as Shakespeare in Something Rotten, and Best Featured Actor in a Play as Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher. Most recently on Broadway, he starred as Joe/Josephine in Some Like It Hot (Tony nom.), for which he wrote additional material and received a Grammy Award for its cast album. Additional Broadway credits: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, Amour, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Spamalot, Legally Blonde (Tony nom.), Mary Poppins, Falsettos (Tony nom.), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.



He most recently starred as Albert Peterson in the Kennedy Center’s production of Bye Bye Birdie in June 2024. He also starred as Orin Scrivello, DDS et al in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theater, for which he received the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lucille Lortel (or LuLo) Awards for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.

On TV, Christian has appeared in “Hazbin Hotel,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Evil,” “Masters of Sex,” “Elementary,” “Younger,” “Lifesaver,” NBC’s “Peter Pan Live,” and NBC’s “The Sound of Music Live.” Christian played a recurring role on “The Good Wife/Fight” and received across-the-board praise as Tom on “Smash.” Christian also appeared in Michael Mann’s feature Blackhat opposite Chris Hemsworth and Viola Davis, and The Bounty Hunter with Jennifer Aniston. Directing: Popcorn Falls (Davenport Theater), Footloose (The MUNY), and Tale as Old as Time, a tribute to Howard Ashman at 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists series. Playwriting: Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play (Go to marvelspotlightplays.com).

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STAGE CREDITS

Tammy Faye Tammy Faye
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Jim Bakker
Some Like It Hot Some Like It Hot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Joe/Josephine
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Orin Scrivello D.D.S.
The Who's Tommy The Who's Tommy
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy, 2019
Captain Walker
Me and My Girl Me and My Girl
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! New York City Center Production, 2018
Bill Snibson
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Willy Wonka
Falsettos Falsettos
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Marvin
Something Rotten! Something Rotten!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
The Bard
Peter Pan Live! Peter Pan Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2014
Mr. Smee
George Darling
Little Me Little Me
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer
The Sound of Music Live! The Sound of Music Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Max Detweiler
Peter and the Starcatcher Peter and the Starcatcher
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Black Stache
Peter and the Starcatcher Peter and the Starcatcher
[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2011
Black Stache
Angels in America: Millennium Approaches Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter
Angels in America: Perestroika Angels in America: Perestroika
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter
On the Town On the Town
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2008
Performer
Legally Blonde Legally Blonde
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Emmett Forrest
Mary Poppins Mary Poppins
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Bert [Replacement]
The Flamingo Kid
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer
Monty Python's Spamalot Monty Python's Spamalot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Historian
Minstrel
French Guard
Not Dead Fred
Prince Herbert
Time After Time
[New York]
Reading, 2004
H.G. Wells
Snoopy!!!
[New York]
New York Concert, 2004
Snoopy
Elegies
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Performer
Elegies
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Performer
Amour
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Painter (Understudy)
Newsvendor (Understudy)
Dusoleil (Understudy)
Bertrand (Understudy)
Advocate (Understudy)
Thoroughly Modern Millie Thoroughly Modern Millie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Jimmy Smith [Replacement]
Prodigal
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Kane Flannery/Zach Marshall
Zach Marshall
Kane Flannery
Jesus Christ Superstar
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Disciple
Apostle/Disciple
Footloose
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Willard Hewitt [Replacement]
The Baby and Johnny Project
[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Billy Kostecki

Productions

Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Additional Material
Popcorn FallsPopcorn Falls
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Amour
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Dance Captain

Movies

The Bounty Hunter
[ 2010 ] Caddy
Blackhat
[ 2015 ] Jeff Robichaud

TV Shows

Live from Lincoln Center
Marvin, Pirelli
Smash
Tom Levitt
The Good Fight
Carter Schmidt
The Good Wife
Carter Schmidt
Elsbeth
Carter Schmidt
Evil
Neil
Hazbin Hotel
Vox
Elsbeth
Carter Schmidt
Evil
Neil
Hazbin Hotel
Vox

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Some Like It Hot


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Falsettos


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Featured Actor in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Legally Blonde

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Legally Blonde The Musical

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christian Borle been in?

Christian Borle has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Christian Borle been in?

Christian Borle has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Christian Borle been nominated for?

Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Legally Blonde The Musical.

What awards has Christian Borle won?

Christian Borle has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors - Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Something Rotten! - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten! - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten! - Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Peter and the Starcatcher.

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