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Harvey Guillen is best known for his role as Guillermo de la Cruz on 6 seasons of the critically acclaimed and award-nominated FX comedy series What We Do in the Shadows. For his portrayal, he earned five Critics' Choice Award nominations for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ and made history by becoming the first queer Latinx actor to be nominated in this category. He has also won two Imagen Awards for his work. The sixth and final season of the series premiered in October 2024. Most recently, Guillén can be seen as Eli in Warner Bros. sci-fi thriller Companion. Guillén also starred in Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Life of Chuck, which premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Guillén’s upcoming projects include Disney+’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip. He also executive produced and stars alongside Kate Siegel in the dark comedy Damned If You Do. Last year, Guillén wrapped production on Studio 33’s feature film, Spicy Will, opposite Chris Geere and Roselyn Sanchez, That Friend, a bromance comedy where he will serve as both star and producer and the Josh Klausner directed (Saint) Peter opposite Judy Greer. Guillén's exceptional talents extend beyond his on-screen performances, as he has also made a significant impact in the realm of voice-over work. With his versatile vocal range, and innate ability to bring characters to life, Guillén has become a sought-after voice actor. Guillén can most recently be heard in The Garfield Movie for Sony, Visions for Disney’s newest Star Wars animation, and Angry Birds Mystery Island for Amazon released in May 2024. He has previously voiced Perrito in the Academy Award nominated Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Funny the Magic House in Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Gary Prince in Fiona and Cake, Nightwing in Harley Quinn, Pelpel in Netflix’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, Square in Shape Island, and has a recurring role in Netflix’s Human Resources. Other TV and film credits include DC Studios’ Blue Beetle, Amazon’s Reacher, NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, The Magicians, Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans, Apple TV’s Little America and MTV’s Eye Candy starring Victoria Justice. He earned a GLAAD Media Award for his role in Raising Hope. Born in California, Guillén currently spends his time between Los Angeles and New York City.

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2026
Eddie/Dr. Scott

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Photos: THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Welcomes Angela Bassett, Ayo Edebiri, Sara Bareilles and More on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater officially opened The Whoopi Monologues this week with a celebrity-filled opening night at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Angela Bassett, Sara Bareilles, Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri, Shonda Rhimes, Alex Newell, and more were among the guests. Check out photos of the event.
Larkin Reilly Shares Backstage Secrets From THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026

In this edition of Words From The Wings, Larkin Reilly took us backstage at The Rocky Horror Show to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and More Set for the 79th Annual Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
Photos: Inside THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2026

Richard O’Brien’s  The Rocky Horror Show official is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54! See photos of the cast taking their opening night Broadway bows here!
Photos: Find Out Which LGBTQIA+ Icons Came Out to Celebrate Opening Night of TITANQUE
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!
Photos: Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh, & More Attend KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Red Carpet Event at The Shed
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025

On Monday, October 6, 2025 at The Shed in New York, the cast and crew of Kiss of the Spider Woman attended a special screening and red carpet for the highly anticipated movie musical. Check out photos now!
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More on the REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025

Real Women Have Curves just opened on Broadway! Check out photos of stars on the red carpet, including Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 11, 2023

What happens when you combine heartfelt documentary with big Broadway musical? Something like what is happening eight times a week at the Belasco Theatre, where How to Dance in Ohio just celebrated its opening. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Harvey Guillén Looks Back on Being an Understudy in WICKED in Japan
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2023

Harvey Guillén is looking back on his time as an undersudy in a Japanese production of Wicked. Guillén revealed one his first jobs was understudying the role of the Wizard in a production of Wicked at Universal Studios Japan. He went on to prove that he can still sing 'Sentimental Man' in Japanese.
Wake Up With BWW 4/7: WICKED to Break Record, Plus a Message From Derek Klena!
by - Apr 7, 2023

Top stories: Wicked will become the 4th longest running Broadway show of all time, casting for Spamalot at the Kennedy Center, plus watch a video message from Derek Klena in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares SHAPE ISLAND Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2023

The series features the beloved familiar voices of Yvette Nicole Brown (“Disenchanted”) as the Narrator, Harvey Guillen (“What We Do in the Shadows”) as Square, Scott Adsit (“30 Rock”) as Triangle, and Gideon Adlon (“Blockers”) as Circle.  Watch the video trailer for the new series now!
HBO Max Renews HARLEY QUINN Adult-Animated Series For A Fourth Season
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2022

In season three of the biting and uproarious adult animated comedy series, Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) and Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) wrap up their “Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour” and return to Gotham as the new power couple of DC villainy. Along with their ragtag crew – King Shark (Ron Funches), Clayface (Alan Tudyk), Frank the Plant (JB Smoove).
HBO Max Announces HARLEY QUINN's Season Three Return
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2022

The mayhem and madness continue in season three of this biting and uproarious adult animated comedy series. Wrapping up their “Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour,” Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) and Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) return to Gotham as the new power couple of DC villainy. The cast also includes Alan Tudyk (Clayface/The Joker), Matt Oberg (Kite Man), and more.
Helen Mirren, Hugh Jackman & More to Guest Star on HUMAN RESOURCES
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2022

The new guests include Helen Mirren as renowned Shame Wizard Rita St. Swithens, Hugh Jackman as Dante the seductive Addiction Angel, Lupita Nyong’o as Asha the Shame Wizard, Chris O'Dowd as Flanny the Lovebug, and Harvey Guillen as Jose the Spider Receptionist. New humans include Janelle Monáe, Ali Wong, and more. Plus, watch the new trailer!
Harvey Guillén Joins Season Two of ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 18, 2020

Variety reports that 'What We Do in the Shadow' star Harvey Guillén has joined the cast of the musical comedy series 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' season two.
Listen to the Latest Episodes of Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry's WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2020

Two friends, Gabrielle & Pallavi, invite their dearest and sometimes newest, to discuss what it will take to nurture and grow our relationships in a post-quarantine world; whether near, far, or 6-feet apart.
VIDEO: ROOM 104 Returns For Fourth and Final Season July 24, Watch the Trailer!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 30, 2020

ROOM 104 returns for its fourth and final season FRIDAY, JULY 24 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
HBO Max Unveils Second Wave Slate of Originals Including FRAYED, DOOM PATROL, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020

HBO Max has revealed the second slate of premium Max Originals available to viewers after the streamer's May 27th launch.
ROOM 104 Returns to HBO This July
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020

ROOM 104 returns for its fourth and final season FRIDAY, JULY 24 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, exclusively on HBO. Created by Mark and Jay Duplass (HBO's “Animals.” and “Togetherness”), the late-night, half-hour anthology series returns with 12 new episodes
BBC and FX Expand Their Content Partnership
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 31, 2018

The BBC has entered a creative partnership with FX Networks, with the BBC securing the rights to all new scripted (comedy and drama) FX original series, it was announced today by Charlotte Moore, Director, BBC Content and Gina Brogi, President of Global Distribution, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. The deal was negotiated with the BBC by Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution on behalf of FX Networks.

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How many Broadway shows has Harvey Guillen been in?

Harvey Guillen has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Harvey Guillen has not appeared in the West End.

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