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'''Derrick Baskin''' (born November 10, 1975) is an actor best known for his role of "Comfort Counselor" Mitch Mahoney in the popular [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] show ''[[The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee]]''.
'''Derrick Baskin''' (born November 10, 1975) is an actor best known for his role of "Comfort Counselor" Mitch Mahoney in the popular [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] show ''[[The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee]]''.


Baskin also played the role of "Jetsam" in the Broadway version of ''[[The Little Mermaid (musical)|The Little Mermaid]]''. He originated the role of "Gator" in ''[[Memphis (musical)|Memphis]]'' and also appeared in the filmed version of the musical, ''[[Memphis: Direct from Broadway]]'' by [[Broadway Worldwide]].
Baskin also played the role of "Jetsam" in the Broadway version of ''[[The Little Mermaid (musical)|The Little Mermaid]]''. He originated the role of "Gator" in ''[[Memphis (musical)|Memphis]]'' and also appeared in the filmed version of the musical, ''[[Memphis: Direct from Broadway]]'' by [[Broadway Worldwide]]. He received a [[Tony Award]] nomination for playing [[Otis Williams]] in ''[[Ain't Too Proud (musical)|Ain't Too Proud]]''.


Baskin has a BA in [[Biology]] from [[Hampton University]].<ref>''Denver Post'', published July 21, 2007</ref>
Baskin has a BA in [[Biology]] from [[Hampton University]].<ref>''Denver Post'', published July 21, 2007</ref>

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Derrick Baskin
Born
Derrick B. Baskin

(1975-11-10) November 10, 1975 (age 49)
Alma materHampton University
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2005-present
Known forThe Little Mermaid and Memphis
Parent(s)Douglas Baskin and Nicole Ragland

Derrick Baskin (born November 10, 1975) is an actor best known for his role of "Comfort Counselor" Mitch Mahoney in the popular Broadway show The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Baskin also played the role of "Jetsam" in the Broadway version of The Little Mermaid. He originated the role of "Gator" in Memphis and also appeared in the filmed version of the musical, Memphis: Direct from Broadway by Broadway Worldwide. He received a Tony Award nomination for playing Otis Williams in Ain't Too Proud.

Baskin has a BA in Biology from Hampton University.[1]

References

  1. ^ Denver Post, published July 21, 2007
Preceded by
originated role
Mitch Mahoney, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
May 2, 2005 – April 17, 2007
Succeeded by