Aaron Kyle Tveit (/təˈveɪt/; born October , ) is an American actor
and singer. He is known for originating the musical theatre roles of
Gabe in Next to Normal, Frank Abagnale Jr. in the stage version of
Catch Me If You Can, and the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! on
Broadway, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best
Actor in a Musical and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical
Theater Album, as well as for his portrayal of Enjolras in the film
adaptation of Les Misérables. Tveit is also known for his work in
television, including the role as Tripp van der Bilt on The CW's
series Gossip Girl, Mike Warren on the USA Network series Graceland,
Danny Zuko in Grease: Live, and Gareth Ritter in the CBS series
BrainDead.Tveit was born in Middletown, Orange County, New York, to
Posie and Stanley Tveit. His brother, Jon, is five years younger and a
Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of New York. His surname is
Norwegian.Tveit graduated from Middletown High School in , where he
was active both in chorus and sports, playing golf, soccer and
basketball; he also performed in all four of his school's theater
productions, including starring as Tony in their production of West
Side Story. As a child, he played the violin and French horn. He
turned down business school scholarships to major in vocal performance
at Ithaca College, a decision his parents supported, before switching
to musical theater after his first year because he missed acting and
theater.
and singer. He is known for originating the musical theatre roles of
Gabe in Next to Normal, Frank Abagnale Jr. in the stage version of
Catch Me If You Can, and the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! on
Broadway, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best
Actor in a Musical and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical
Theater Album, as well as for his portrayal of Enjolras in the film
adaptation of Les Misérables. Tveit is also known for his work in
television, including the role as Tripp van der Bilt on The CW's
series Gossip Girl, Mike Warren on the USA Network series Graceland,
Danny Zuko in Grease: Live, and Gareth Ritter in the CBS series
BrainDead.Tveit was born in Middletown, Orange County, New York, to
Posie and Stanley Tveit. His brother, Jon, is five years younger and a
Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of New York. His surname is
Norwegian.Tveit graduated from Middletown High School in , where he
was active both in chorus and sports, playing golf, soccer and
basketball; he also performed in all four of his school's theater
productions, including starring as Tony in their production of West
Side Story. As a child, he played the violin and French horn. He
turned down business school scholarships to major in vocal performance
at Ithaca College, a decision his parents supported, before switching
to musical theater after his first year because he missed acting and
theater.
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