Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Wilson Jermaine Heredia is a stage and film actor. He is best known for his role as Angel Dumott Schunard in the original Off-Broadway and Original Broadway productions of Rent. Wilson reprised his role in the 2005 film version of Rent.

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Wilson Jermaine Heredia STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Jacob [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006
Angel Schunard

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1999
Scooter

[West End]
London Production, 1998
Angel Schunard

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Angel Schunard

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Angel Schunard

Angel Schunard


Wilson Jermaine Heredia Movies

Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
[ 1998 ] Darcy
Flawless
[ 1999 ] Cha-Cha
Rent
[ 2005 ] Angel Dumott Schunard
Nailed
[ 2006 ] Adam
Johnny Was
[ 2006 ] Sparra
Descent
[ 2007 ] Diego
iMurders
[ 2008 ] Mark Sanders
Three Chris's
[ 2010 ] Satan
The Girl from the Naked Eye
[ 2012 ] Bobby
I Am Bad
[ 2012 ] Sam
Red Butterfly
[ 2014 ] Tommy Caesar Simo - TC
Bleeding Hearts
[ 2015 ] Satan
The Rainbow Bridge Motel
[ 2018 ] Lonzie
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #5

Wilson Jermaine Heredia Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rent


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Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Wilson Jermaine Heredia , Rent

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Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Star in AMERICAN IDIOT at The Maryland Theatre

A.C.T will present Green Day's 'American Idiot' at The Maryland Theatre. This high-octane rock opera takes the American musical to new heights, featuring the hit songs from Green Day's album.

Theater for the New City to Present KILLIN' REPUBLICANS, A New Rock Opera By Dick D. Zigun

'Killin' Republicans' is a new rock opera by Dick D. Zigun, presented by Theater for the New City. Join the conversation as actress Jodie Foster, a Nigerian Afrobeat star, and her Mississippi oilman husband get drunk on a transatlantic flight. Running from November 30 to December 17 at Theater for the New City. Tickets are available at the box office.

Listen: Estelle Parsons, François Clemmons & More Star in Broadway Podcast Network's AROUND THE SUN Podcast

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway Podcast Network's 'Around the Sun' podcast, featuring Estelle Parsons, François Clemmons, and more. Listen to the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere now.

Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center

Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.

Bergen County Players Host RENT Post-Show Talkback and Q&A With Tony Award-Winning Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Join Bergen County Players for a post-show talkback and Q&A with Tony Award-winning Wilson Jermaine Heredia, original RENT cast member. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the actor who originated the role of Angel. Get your tickets now for this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical.

Olney Theatre Center To Announce Extension Of KINKY BOOTS At Tonight's First Preview Performance

Olney Theatre Center is extending the run of KINKY BOOTS (music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Jason Loewith) for one week of additional performances. The new closing date is March 26, 2023.

Madhuri Shekar's A NICE INDIAN BOY to Have Regional Premiere at Olney Theatre Center in March

A Nice Indian Boy by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Zi Alikhan will have its regional premiere in Olney Theatre Center’s Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab in a production featuring the work of one of the fastest rising and prolific American playwrights working.

Wilson Jermaine Heredia & More to Lead INFERNAL: THE MUSICAL Private Industry Readings

The Infernal Company, LLC will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of Infernal: The Musical, based on Dante’s Inferno, with book and lyrics by Misha Mullany.

Samantha Pauly to Launch Monthlong Residency at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Samantha Pauly, from the original cast of SIX The Musical on Broadway, who launches a monthly residency on Monday, January 23 at 7:00 PM.

Kristina Koller to Present COLE PORTER REVISITED at Chelsea Table + Stage in January

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present jazz vocalist Kristina Koller – performing her concert “Cole Porter Revisited” – on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

Andrea Macasaet to Make Solo Concert Debut at Chelsea Table + Stage in January

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York’s newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present the solo concert debut of Andrea Macasaet, one of the original Broadway stars of SIX the Musical, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

The Skivvies to Celebrate New Holiday Album SLEIGH MY NAME at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present The Skivvies to ring in the holidays with their album release shows “Sleigh My Name,” for two performances, Saturday December 17 and Sunday, December 18, both at 7:00 PM.

Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Perform Two Shows at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present a special concert from Wilson Jermaine Heredia, the Tony Award-winning star of Broadway’s Rent – for two shows only, Tuesday, November 29 and Tuesday, December 6, both at 7:00 PM.

VIDEO: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Direct Original RENT Stars in TICK, TICK... BOOM! Movie

Lin Manuel-Miranda has released video footage of himself working a 'La Vie Boheme' gesture into the 'Sunday' choreography in the TICK, TICK... BOOM! movie with Adam Pascal, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Wilson Jermaine Heredia.

Olney Theatre Center's Remount of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to Open in November

Olney Theatre Center’s remount of its 2021 hit Disney’s Beauty and the Beast runs November 9, 2022 - January 1, 2023, on the Mainstage. Jade Jones and Evan Ruggiero, who attracted national attention last year for their stereotype-busting performances in the lead roles, also return to star as Belle and the Beast.

VIDEO: Taye Diggs & Jennifer Hudson Discuss Their RENT Auditions on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

Taye and Jennifer bond over their memories of auditioning for roles in the Tony Award-winning musical “Rent,” celebrating its 25th anniversary. Hudson went on to describe her audition for the film adaptation of Rent and what that taught her about the film industry. Watch the new video clip from the interview now!

Video: First Look at Wilson Jermaine Heredia & More in HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO World Premiere

Syracuse Stage has released a first look at production video of the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, which celebrated the official Opening Night of its world premiere engagement on Friday, September 23. Watch here!

Photos: See Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Haven Burton & More at HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Opening Night

Syracuse Stage celebrated the official Opening Night of its world premiere engagement of How to Dance in Ohio on Friday, September 23. See opening night photos here!

Photos: First Look at Wilson Jermaine Heredia & More in the World Premiere of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO

The new musical, How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, is the 2022/2023 season opener at Syracuse Stage and is now in performances through Oct. 9, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!

VIDEO: Cast of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO World Premiere Musical Performs 'Building Momentum'

Desmond Edwards, Amelia Fei, Madison Kopec, Liam Pearce, Imani Russell, Conor Tague, and Ashley Wool perform 'Building Momentum' from the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, premiering at Syracuse Stage September 21 - October 9, 2022. Watch here!

Wilson Jermaine Heredia FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wilson Jermaine Heredia been in?

Wilson Jermaine Heredia has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Wilson Jermaine Heredia been in?

Wilson Jermaine Heredia has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Wilson Jermaine Heredia's first West End show?

Wilson Jermaine Heredia's first West End show was Rent which opened in 1998

What awards has Wilson Jermaine Heredia been nominated for?

Wilson Jermaine Heredia has been nominated for the Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Rent and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Rent.

What awards has Wilson Jermaine Heredia won?

Wilson Jermaine Heredia won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Rent.

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