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Andrew Rannells

Andrew Rannells - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 23, 1978
Age47
BirthplaceOmaha, Nebraska, United States
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Andrew Rannells's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForOriginating the role of Elder Price in 'The Book of Mormon'; Emmy-nominated role as Elijah Krantz in 'Girls'; roles in 'The New Normal,' 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' and 'Falsettos.'

Intro

Andrew Rannells is an American actor, voice actor, and singer best known for his work in musical theatre, television, and film. He gained prominence for originating the role of Elder Price in the Broadway musical 'The Book of Mormon' and has also had significant roles in TV series such as 'Girls' and 'The New Normal.'

Early Life & Background

Andrew Rannells was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Creighton Preparatory School and later studied at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, where he developed his passion for performing arts.

Career Highlights

  • Originated the role of Elder Price in 'The Book of Mormon,' earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical (2011)
  • Played King George III in 'Hamilton' on Broadway
  • Portrayed Elijah Krantz on HBO's 'Girls', receiving an Emmy nomination (2018)
  • Main cast member in NBC's 'The New Normal'
  • Appeared in acclaimed Broadway revivals such as 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' and 'Falsettos'

Trivia

  • Rannells is openly gay and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
  • He has done notable voice work, including the character James in the animated series 'Big Mouth.'
  • He started his career doing voiceover work for children's animated series.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Andrew Rannells?

Andrew Rannells is 47 years old.

When was Andrew Rannells born?

Andrew Rannells was born the 23 August 1978.

Where is Andrew Rannells from?

Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About August 23rd, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 23, 1978, Iranian students occupied the Dutch embassy in The Hague, protesting against the Shah's regime in Iran. This event was part of a larger wave of protests that characterized the Iranian Revolution.
  • Day of the week: August 23rd, 1978 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Grease by Frankie Valli
  • #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
  • Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino

Check the link for more news and curiosities on August 23rd, 1978.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Rannells
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Rannells
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1102877/