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BIO

Andrew Rannells is best known for originating the role of Elder Kevin Price in the 2011 Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical and won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. He received his second Tony nomination in 2017 for his performance as Whizzer in the 2016 Broadway revival of Falsettos. Other Broadway credits include Hairspray (2005), Jersey Boys (2009), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2014), Hamilton (2015), The Boys in the Band (2018), and Gutenberg! The Musical! (2023). For his performance in the off West End production of Tammy Faye, he was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award.



In the 2010s, he began working as a screen actor; most notably, he starred in the 2012 NBC sitcom The New Normal and played the recurring role of Elijah in HBO's Girls (2012–2017). In 2019, he began starring in Black Monday on Showtime. He has accumulated numerous voice acting credits since the beginning of his career including Matthew MacDell on Netflix's Big Mouth and, currently, William Clockwell on Amazon Prime's Invincible.

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STAGE CREDITS

All In: Comedy About Love All In: Comedy About Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Gutenberg! The Musical! Gutenberg! The Musical!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Doug
The Boys in the Band The Boys in the Band
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Larry
Falsettos Falsettos
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Whizzer
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
King George III [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Price
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2006
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The 60's Project
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Performer
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Hairspray Hairspray
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Link Larkin [Replacement]
Fender [Replacement]
Link Larkin [Replacement]
Fender [Replacement]

Movies

Sex and the City 2
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
Bachelorette
[ 2012 ] Manny
The Intern
[ 2015 ] Cameron
Why Him?
[ 2016 ] Blaine Pederman
A Simple Favor
[ 2018 ] Darren
The Boys in the Band
[ 2020 ] Larry
The Stand In
[ 2020 ] Nico
The Prom
[ 2020 ] Trent Oliver
I Don't Understand You
[ 2024 ] Cole

TV Shows

Street Sharks
[ 1994-1996 ] Streex, Shrimp Louie, Bobby Bolton
Archie's Weird Mysteries
[ 1999-2000 ] Archie Andrews
One Piece
[ 1999-2000 ] Young Roronoa Zolo - 4Kids Dub
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
Gunji
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2000-2001 ] Mako Tsunami
Pokemon: The Legend of Thunder
Shinji
Liberty's Kids
Alexander Hamilton
Pokémon Chronicles
Forrest, Tommy
Shaman King
Lenny
Tokyo Mew Mew
Wesley J. Collridge III
Cubix: Robots for Everyone
[ 2001-2003 ] Connor
Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro Recipe
[ 2001-2003 ] Fried Ricer, Albert, Townspeople
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
[ 2001-2003 ] Nightmare, Chief Bookem, Gengu
Funky Cops
[ 2003-2004 ] Jack Kowalski
F-Zero GP Legend
The Skull, Punk 3, Emergency Medical Technician
Sonic X
[ 2003-2005 ] Decoe, Bokkun, Narrator
Pokémon
[ 2000-2005 ] Harley, Morty, Nicholai
100 Things to Do before Middle School
[ 2004-2005 ] Mr. Bant
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2000-2005 ] Noah Kaiba, Leon von Schroeder, Mako Tsunami
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2005-2006 ] Belowski, Student 2
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Toby Tredwell
The New Normal
[ 2012-2013 ] Bryan Collins
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Quinn Abernathy
How I Met Your Mother
[ 2013-2014 ] Darren
Glee
Andrew Rannells
The Knick
Frazier H. Wingo
The Simpsons
Andrew Rannells
Another Period
Bertram Harrison Fusselforth VII
Drunk History
Washington Roebling
Girls
[ 2012-2017 ] Elijah Krantz
Will & Grace
Reggie
The Romanoffs
David Patton
Bob's Burgers
Hayden
Sofia the First
[ 2016-2018 ] Skye, Morris
Central Park
Griffin
The Great Work Begins. Scenes from Angels in America
Prior
Black Monday
[ 2019-2021 ] Blair Pfaff
Ridley Jones
[ 2021-2022 ] Aten
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2022 ] Kev Hamlin
Big Mouth
[ 2017-2022 ] Matthew MacDell
Invincible
[ 2021-2023 ] William Clockwell
Invincible
[ 2021-2024 ] William
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2024 ] KevKev Hamlin
Princess Power
[ 2023-2024 ] King BartonKing Bertram
Princess Power
[ 2023-2024 ] King Barton
Invincible
[ 2021-2024 ] William
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2024 ] KevKev Hamlin

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Andrew Rannells, Gutenberg! The Musical!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, Falsettos

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon

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Photos: First Look at Andrew Rannells, Kumail Nanjiani, & More in DELI BOYS Season 2 Photo
Photos: First Look at Andrew Rannells, Kumail Nanjiani, & More in DELI BOYS Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026

We have our first look at the return of Hulu comedy series Deli Boys, including series newcomers Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani, who are recurring guest stars in the show's second season. Check out the new photos now.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For TITANIQUE on Broadway Photo
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For TITANIQUE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 14, 2026

Titanique, inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is now open on Broadway. Check out photos of the show's guests arriving on the red carpet here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2026- Pop Superstar Pink To Host the 2026 Tony A Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2026- Pop Superstar Pink To Host the 2026 Tony Awards and More
by - Apr 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andrew Rannells and Sarah Silverman Join NOBODY WANTS THIS Season 3 Photo
Andrew Rannells and Sarah Silverman Join NOBODY WANTS THIS Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2026

Broadway alums Andrew Rannells and Sarah Silverman are among the new cast members joining Netflix's Nobody Wants This. They will appear in recurring roles in the upcoming third season.
Video: Jenn Colella and Lauren Patten Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Broadway Backw Photo
Video: Jenn Colella and Lauren Patten Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Broadway Backwards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2026

Jenn Colella and Tony Award winner Lauren Patten reunite to perform a gender-bent rendition of “The Next Ten Minutes” from The Last Five Years at the 20th anniversary of Broadway Backwards, revisiting their acclaimed 2022 duet in a standout moment from the record-breaking benefit. Watch the video.
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani Join DELI BOYS Season 2 as Recurring Guest Stars Photo
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani Join DELI BOYS Season 2 as Recurring Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026

Broadway alums Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani have joined as recurring guest stars for the second season of Hulu’s comedy series Deli Boys, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan, and Fred Armisen.
Auli‘i Cravalho to Voice Moana in SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC; Release Date Set Photo
Auli‘i Cravalho to Voice Moana in SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC; Release Date Set
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026

Sofia the First: Royal Magic, the new series set in the world of Sofia the First, will premiere Monday, May 25, on Disney Jr., with Auli‘i Cravalho reprising her role of Moana.
Video: It's Double Double, MORMON Trouble with Rory O'Malley & Charlie Franklin Photo
Video: It's Double Double, MORMON Trouble with Rory O'Malley & Charlie Franklin
by Luka Vonier - Mar 27, 2026

Fifteen years after The Book of Mormon first premiered on Broadway, Elder McKinley remains one of the musical's most memorable (and scene-stealing) roles. Watch in this video as Rory O'Malley and Charlie Franklin chat more about the character they hold so dear, and reflect on 15 years of The Book of Mormon.
Photos & Video: BROADWAY BACKWARDS Raises Record $1,223,681- Watch Highlights Photo
Photos & Video: BROADWAY BACKWARDS Raises Record $1,223,681- Watch Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Broadway Backwards marked its 20th anniversary with an evening of show-stopping performances, LGBTQ+ storytelling and record-breaking fundraising at the Gershwin Theatre. See photos from the event here!
Beanie Feldstein & James Monroe Iglehart Join SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC Voice Cast Photo
Beanie Feldstein & James Monroe Iglehart Join SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC Voice Cast
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026

Broadway performers Beanie Feldstein and James Monroe Iglehart have joined the recurring cast as brand-new characters for Sofia the First: Royal Magic, the forthcoming series set in the world of Sofia the First.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 23, 2026- First Look At Oscar-Winner Adrien Brody In Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 23, 2026- First Look At Oscar-Winner Adrien Brody In THE FEAR OF 13 and More
by - Mar 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Photos: Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James and More Celebrate THE BOOK OF MORMON 15th An Photo
Photos: Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James and More Celebrate THE BOOK OF MORMON 15th Anniversary
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2026

Original cast members of The Book of Mormon made a special appearance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre last night, March 19, to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos here!
Photos: Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher, & Andy Karl’s Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP O Photo
Photos: Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher, & Andy Karl’s Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (Suffs, The Book of Mormon), stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher (Moulin Rouge, Hadestown, “To All The Boys”), and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl (Moulin Rouge, Groundhog Day) had their celebratory opening night performance in Little Shop of Horrors this week! Check out photos of the celebration.
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie & Erich Bergen Join ELSBETH as Season 3 Guest Stars Photo
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie & Erich Bergen Join ELSBETH as Season 3 Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026

Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, and Erich Bergen are the latest Broadway alums set to appear as guest stars in the ongoing third season of the CBS series, Elsbeth.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 18, 2026- JUST IN TIME and CHICAGO Break Gross Recor Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 18, 2026- JUST IN TIME and CHICAGO Break Gross Records and More
by - Mar 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Videos: Andrew Rannells and THE BOOK OF MORMON Creators Reunite on THE LATE SHOW Photo
Videos: Andrew Rannells and THE BOOK OF MORMON Creators Reunite on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert celebrated the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon last night, March 16, with a special episode dedicated to the Tony Award-winning musical. Check out videos here!
Original Cast Members Will Appear in THE BOOK OF MORMON in June to Celebrate 15 Years Photo
Original Cast Members Will Appear in THE BOOK OF MORMON in June to Celebrate 15 Years on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The Book of Mormon on Broadway is turning 15, and the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical will celebrate the milestone with a special “MAGICAL MORMON MYSTERY WEEK ” of performances.
Interview: Tyler Michaels King of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at Theater Latté Da Photo
Interview: Tyler Michaels King of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - Mar 16, 2026

What does it take to bring the hilarious Gutenberg! The Musical! to the stage? Tyler Michaels King fills us in on the process.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Creators and Andrew Rannells to Reunite on THE LATE SHOW Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Creators and Andrew Rannells to Reunite on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

The Late Show will celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon next week with a special episode featuring writers Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, in addition to original star Andrew Rannells, who will also perform from the musical.
Dylan Mulvaney, Kara Young and John-Andrew Morrison Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Photo
Dylan Mulvaney, Kara Young and John-Andrew Morrison Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Three more stars have joined the lineup of stars bringing LGBTQ+ twists to beloved show tunes at this month's Broadway Backwards, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Andrew Rannells been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musical!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon.

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