Kenneth Page (born January , ) is an American actor and singer. Page
is best known as the voice of Oogie Boogie, the main antagonist in The
Nightmare Before Christmas, and King Gator from All Dogs Go to Heaven.
He also created the role of "Ken" in the original Broadway production
of Ain't Misbehavin', and played the role of "Old Deuteronomy" in both
the original Broadway and filmed stage productions of Cats.Kenneth
Page was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He was raised by his
mother, Gloria and his step-father, Garvin Gilstrap. He attended St.
Bridget of Erin and St. Nicholas elementary schools. While attending
St. Nicholas, he was inspired by a teacher and an older cousin to
pursue theater. He subsequently graduated from Bishop DuBourg High
School in . From there he attended Fontbonne College in Clayton,
Missouri on a full scholarship and majored in theater.Page began his
career in the chorus of The Muny outdoor theater in St. Louis. After
making his Broadway debut in The Wiz, Page played Nicely-Nicely
Johnson in the all-black revival of Guys and Dolls (Theatre World
Award). He was then featured in the original cast of the Fats Waller
musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin' (Drama Desk Award), a role he
reprised in the television broadcast. He also returned to the show in
its Broadway revival. In , he played Old Deuteronomy in Cats,
returning to the part in the video release. He also has the
distinction of playing God twice: in Randy Newman's Faust at La Jolla
Playhouse and Goodman Theatre and in Stephen Schwartz's Children of
Eden (West End). Page frequently acts in shows at The Muny, with
appearances including Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, The Wizard of Oz,
Les Misérables, My One and Only, and Little Shop of Horrors.Besides
The Nightmare Before Christmas, Page's major film credits include All
Dogs Go to Heaven and Torch Song Trilogy, as well as Dreamgirls. His
TV credits include guest roles on shows such as Charmed and Touched by
an Angel, as well as various movies and specials.
is best known as the voice of Oogie Boogie, the main antagonist in The
Nightmare Before Christmas, and King Gator from All Dogs Go to Heaven.
He also created the role of "Ken" in the original Broadway production
of Ain't Misbehavin', and played the role of "Old Deuteronomy" in both
the original Broadway and filmed stage productions of Cats.Kenneth
Page was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He was raised by his
mother, Gloria and his step-father, Garvin Gilstrap. He attended St.
Bridget of Erin and St. Nicholas elementary schools. While attending
St. Nicholas, he was inspired by a teacher and an older cousin to
pursue theater. He subsequently graduated from Bishop DuBourg High
School in . From there he attended Fontbonne College in Clayton,
Missouri on a full scholarship and majored in theater.Page began his
career in the chorus of The Muny outdoor theater in St. Louis. After
making his Broadway debut in The Wiz, Page played Nicely-Nicely
Johnson in the all-black revival of Guys and Dolls (Theatre World
Award). He was then featured in the original cast of the Fats Waller
musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin' (Drama Desk Award), a role he
reprised in the television broadcast. He also returned to the show in
its Broadway revival. In , he played Old Deuteronomy in Cats,
returning to the part in the video release. He also has the
distinction of playing God twice: in Randy Newman's Faust at La Jolla
Playhouse and Goodman Theatre and in Stephen Schwartz's Children of
Eden (West End). Page frequently acts in shows at The Muny, with
appearances including Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, The Wizard of Oz,
Les Misérables, My One and Only, and Little Shop of Horrors.Besides
The Nightmare Before Christmas, Page's major film credits include All
Dogs Go to Heaven and Torch Song Trilogy, as well as Dreamgirls. His
TV credits include guest roles on shows such as Charmed and Touched by
an Angel, as well as various movies and specials.
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