Len Cariou - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 01, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Len Cariou's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | His Tony Award-winning performance in 'Sweeney Todd' and as Henry Reagan on 'Blue Bloods.' |
Intro
Len Cariou is a Canadian actor and stage director, best known for his Tony Award-winning role in the original Broadway production of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' and for his portrayal of Henry Reagan on the long-running TV series 'Blue Bloods.'
Early Life & Background
Len Cariou was born and raised in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada. He attended Miles Macdonell Collegiate and studied at St. Paul's College, a constituent college of the University of Manitoba. He began his acting career in Winnipeg at the Manitoba Theatre Centre.
Career Highlights
- Won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' (1979)
- Originated the role of Fredrik Egerman in Stephen Sondheim's 'A Little Night Music' (1973)
- Nominated for an Emmy Award for his work in the television movie 'Into the Storm' (2009)
- Portrays Henry Reagan on the hit CBS television series 'Blue Bloods' (2010–present)
- Has appeared in numerous films including 'Thirteen Days' (2000), 'Secret Window' (2004), and 'Spotlight' (2015)
Trivia
- Len Cariou is a member of both the American Theater Hall of Fame and the Canadian Walk of Fame.
- He has directed stage productions in both Canada and the United States.
- Cariou has been honored with the Order of Manitoba.
- One of only a select group of actors to originate leading roles in two Stephen Sondheim musicals.
FAQs
People also ask
Len Cariou is 86 years old.
Len Cariou was born the 1 October 1939.
St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About October 1st, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 1, 1939, Warsaw, the capital of Poland, fell to Nazi German forces after weeks of intense fighting. This marked a significant moment in the early stages of World War II, leading to the complete occupation of Poland.
- Day of the week: October 1st, 1939 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
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