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Erich Bergen
Bergen at the 76th Tony Awards in 2023
Born (1985-12-31) December 31, 1985 (age 38)
New York City, U.S.[1]
EducationUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • presenter
Years active2007–present

Erich Bergen (born December 31, 1985)[2] is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the biographical musical drama film Jersey Boys and as Blake Moran in the CBS television series Madam Secretary.

Biography

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Bergen attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in Loch Sheldrake, New York, for seven years[3] before studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.[4] His television credits include Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, Person of Interest and Franklin & Bash. From 2014 through 2019, Bergen appeared on the CBS television series Madam Secretary as Blake Moran, personal Secretary to Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord (played by Téa Leoni).[5]

In 2013, Bergen was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent chemotherapy.[6]

He played Bob Gaudio in the 2008 Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys. In 2012, he played Billy in the US national tour of Anything Goes. Bergen reprised his role as Gaudio in the 2014 Jersey Boys movie.[7] He made his Broadway debut in June 2018, as Dr. Jim Pomatter in Waitress.[8] After leaving the cast in August 2018, Bergen returned to the Broadway production as Dr. Pomatter from June 4 through July 21, 2019. He then returned after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 for a limited time. He also played Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2022 and 2023.[9]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1996 The Dana Carvey Show Son Episode: "The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show"; uncredited
2009–2010 Gossip Girl Paul Hoffman 2 episodes
2012 Joey Dakota Paul TV film
2012 Person of Interest Bradley Petrosian Episode: "Baby Blue"
2012 Franklin & Bash Keith Flynn Episode: "Last Dance"
2012 Childrens Hospital Male Nurse / Dancer Episode: "Chief's Origin"
2013 How Sweet It Is Ethan Trimble
2014 Jersey Boys Bob Gaudio Film
2014–2019 Madam Secretary Blake Moran Main Role
2017 Humor Me Randy Film
2019 Tell Me a Story NYPD Officer 1 Season 1, Episode 10
2020 City on a Hill Boston PD Officer 1 Season 2, Episode 1
2021 Bull ADA Robert Jones Season 6, recurring
2022 The Good Fight Steven Sheen Season 6, Episode 4

References

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  1. ^ Friess, Steve (May 7, 2016). "Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen on Getting Fired and Why Clint Eastwood Waits in Line for Lunch". Vulture. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  2. ^ Mike Rose, cleveland com (December 31, 2023). "Famous birthdays list for December 31, 2023 includes celebrities Ben Kingsley, Bebe Neuwirth". cleveland. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "MetroFocus Web Exclusive: Erich Bergen". MetroFocus. August 7, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "Alumni success stories propel UNC School of the Arts' Drama School to top five ranking". PR Newswire. May 30, 2017. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  5. ^ Gans, Andrew (March 7, 2014). "Bebe Neuwirth and Erich Bergen Join Cast of CBS Pilot "Madam Secretary"". Playbill Inc. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Nelson, Jeff (April 5, 2017). "Bergen Reveals Testicular Cancer Battle: 'Men Are Dying Because They Don't Want Someone Looking at Their Junk'". People. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  7. ^ Douglas, Edward (June 20, 2014). "Interview: Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen on Playing Four Seasons Songwriter, Bob Gaudio". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Erich Bergen Takes Final Bow in Broadway's Waitress August 12". Playbill. August 12, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  9. ^ "Playbill". Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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