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Revision as of 02:39, 12 May 2022
Derek Klena | |
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 Klena as Eddie Birdlace in Dogfight | |
| Born | Derek Anthony Klena October 3, 1991 San Dimas, California, U.S. |
| Education | South Hills High School |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Spouse |
Elycia Scriven (m. 2018) |
Derek Anthony Klena (born October 3, 1991)[1][2] is an American actor and singer. He originated the role of Eddie Birdlace in the stage adaptation of Dogfight,[3] and played Fiyero in the 10th anniversary company of Wicked on Broadway.[4] In 2016, he originated the role of Dmitry in Anastasia on Broadway. In 2020, Klena was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill, a role which he originated at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2018.[5][6] He has made appearances on several television series such as Law & Order: SVU, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Blue Bloods.
Life and career
Klena was born in San Dimas, California.[7] He grew up with his two younger siblings in West Covina, California, outside of Los Angeles, where he attended South Hills High School.[7]
He attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he initially studied theater but switched his major to psychology.[8] His freshman year he played baseball before seriously pursuing acting and auditioning. From 2009 to 2011, he took part in regional Southern California theater. He participated in American Idol's ninth season.[8] Around 2010, Klena was invited to audition as a standby for Aaron Tveit in the Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can after show producer Marc Shaiman contacted Klena regarding a cover he did of its song "Goodbye" at a Los Angeles cabaret show. He did not get cast but was subsequently invited to audition for the workshop of Carrie. He took a leave of absence at UCLA in his junior year to take part in the 2012 Off-Broadway revival of Carrie.[9]
He resides in New York City. Klena married his longtime girlfriend Elycia Scriven in 2018. In April 2022, Klena and his wife announced that they were expecting their first child, due in September. [10][11][12]
Stage credits
Selected credits[13]
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
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| 2011 | Hairspray | Ensemble | Hollywood Bowl | |
| 2011 | Hairspray | Link Larkin | Carpenter Performing Arts Center | |
| 2012 | Carrie | Tommy Ross | Lucille Lortel Theatre | Off-Broadway |
| Dogfight | Eddie Birdlace | Second Stage Theater | Off-Broadway | |
| 2013 | Wicked | Fiyero | Gershwin Theatre | Broadway replacement |
| 2014 | The Bridges of Madison County | Michael Johnson | Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre | Broadway original |
| 2015 | Unknown Soldier | Francis Grand | Williamstown Theatre Festival | |
| 2014–2016 | Diner | Boogie | Signature Theatre | |
| Delaware Theatre Company | ||||
| 2016–2018 | Anastasia | Dmitry | Hartford Stage | Out-of-town tryout |
| Broadhurst Theatre | Broadway original | |||
| 2018–2021 | Jagged Little Pill | Nick Healy | American Repertory Theater | Out-of-town tryout |
| Broadhurst Theatre | Broadway original | |||
| 2022 | Moulin Rouge! | Christian | Al Hirschfeld Theatre | Broadway replacement |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Tomorrow People | Dylan | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2014 | The Carrie Diaries | Pvt. Robert Watson | Episode: "Date Expectations" |
| 2015 | Law & Order: SVU | Connor Howell | Episode: "Devastating Story" |
| One Bad Choice | Drew | Episode: "Stephan Perez" | |
| 2016–2018 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt | Douglas Fingablast / DJ Fingablast | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Blue Bloods | Cormac Phillips | Episode: "Down the Rabbit Hole" |
| Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Brandon Schmidt | Episode: "Doping" | |
| Quantico | Eric Boyer | Episode: "Kubark" | |
| 2019 | The Code | Adam Turnbull / Lt. Adam Turnbull | 5 episodes |
| 2022 | Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin | Wes | Recurring Character |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tony Award | Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical | Jagged Little Pill | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Derek Klena - Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ "From Wicked to Anastasia: Take a Look at Derek Klena on the Stage - Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ "Dogfight". Broadway.com. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ Gioia, Michael (October 31, 2013). ""Wonderful": Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena, Alli Mauzey and Cast of Wicked Soar at Musical's Tenth Anniversary on Broadway". Retrieved March 30, 2017.
- ^ Libbey, Peter (October 15, 2020). "Full List of the 2020 Tony Award Nominees". The New York Times. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ McPhee, Ryan (March 20, 2018). "Anastasia's Derek Klena, Fun Home Alum Lauren Patten, More Join Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill". Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ a b "Player Bio: Derek Klena - UCLA Official Athletic Site". UCLA. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ a b JK. "TheatreScene Chat: An Interview with CARRIE's Derek Klena (Part 1)". Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "#FFB: Derek Klena". Fit For Broadway. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ https://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-favorite-derek-klena-marries-elycia-scriven
- ^ "Wedding Bells Ring for Derek Klena and Elycia Scriven".
- ^ "Derek Klena and Wife Elycia Are Expecting Their First Baby: 'You're About to Light up Our Life'".
- ^ "Derek Klena theatre profile". www.abouttheartists.com. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
External links
- Derek Klena at the Internet Broadway Database
- Derek Klena at IMDb
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