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Okieriete Onaodowan is a Grammy Award-winning stage, film, and television actor known for his acclaimed performances on Broadway including originating the roles of ‘Hercules Mulligan’ and ‘James Madison’ in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award winning production, Hamilton. Since making his ... (read complete bio)

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Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
New Broadway Production, 2023
Nils Krogstad
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Pierre [Replacement]
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Hercules Mulligan
James Madison
  [Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Hercules Mulligan
James Madison
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Dipper Riley
  [US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Ensemble
Rock & Roll Boyfriend
Favorite Son (Understudy)

Okieriete Onaodowan Movies

Thanks for Sharing
 
[2012]
Lou
The Super
 
[2017]
Cal
Person to Person
 
[2017]
Lester
Hamilton
 
[2020]
Hercules Mulligan, James Madison
A Quiet Place Part II
 
[2020]
Police Officer
Generation Wrecks
 
[2021]
Brandon

Okieriete Onaodowan TV Shows

Grey's Anatomy
 
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Dean Miller
Station 19
 
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Dean Miller

Okieriete Onaodowan Biography

Okieriete Onaodowan is a Grammy Award-winning stage, film, and television actor known for his acclaimed performances on Broadway including originating the roles of ‘Hercules Mulligan’ and ‘James Madison’ in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award winning production, Hamilton. Since making his Broadway debut in 2012, Onaodowan has also starred in productions of both Cyrano de Bergerac and Rocky. He was most recently seen playing the lead role of ‘Pierre’ in ‘Pierre’ in Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, directed by Rachel Chavkin and written by Dave Malloy. His Off-Broadway work includes Hamilton at the Public, Luce, Neighbors, and Young Jean Lee’s The Shipment as well as the first national tour of American Idiot.

On television, Onaodowan recently wrapped his lauded five-season run as ”Dean Miller” on the ABC/Shondaland Grey’s Anatomy hit spinoff series, “Station 19.” He will soon be seen taking on the title role in AMC’s forthcoming series “Demascus,” a comedic sci-fi series from playwright Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm as well as starring as a series regular alongside John Krasinski for the upcoming third season Amazon’s “Jack Ryan.”

Previously, Onaodowan was directed by Krasinski in the recent feature A Quiet Place 2. He has also appeared as ‘Brandon’ in Generation Wrecks, and as ‘Cal’ in The Super. He previously starred in Person to Person as ‘Lester,’ alongside Michael Cera, in Thanks for Sharing alongside Mark Ruffalo and Gwyneth Paltrow, in the short film Prom and as ‘Ben’ in the short film, Anna & The Asteroid.

Additional television credits include ‘Afrika Bambaataa’ on Netflix and Baz Luhrmann’s “The Get Down,” a recurring role on HBO’s “Ballers,” alongside Dwayne Johnson, as ‘Raneed’ on HBO’s hit series “Girls” as well as “Law & Order: SVU,” “NYC 22,” and “Gravity.”"





Okieriete Onaodowan News

Photos: See Bernadette Peters, Kelli O'Hara, Lily Allen & More on the Red Carpet of A Photo Photos: See Bernadette Peters, Kelli O'Hara, Lily Allen & More on the Red Carpet of A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 10, 2023

Check out photos from the red carpet at A Doll's House on Broadway!

Photos: On the Red Carpet with Jessica Chastain and the Cast of A DOLL'S HOUSE Photo Photos: On the Red Carpet with Jessica Chastain and the Cast of A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 10, 2023

Last night was a big night on Broadway as A Doll's House, starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain, opened at the Hudson Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the company as they walk the red carpet to celebrate!

Review Roundup: A DOLL'S HOUSE Opens On Broadway Starring Jessica Chastain Photo Review Roundup: A DOLL'S HOUSE Opens On Broadway Starring Jessica Chastain
by Review Roundups - Mar 9, 2023

A Doll's House, starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain as 'Nora Helmer' in Lloyd's radical new production of Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama in a new version by Amy Herzog, opens tonight at Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street). The limited engagement will now play through Saturday evening, June 10. Below, read reviews for this modern new take on Ibsen's classic!

Photos: First Look at Jessica Chastain and More in A DOLL'S HOUSE on Broadway Photo Photos: First Look at Jessica Chastain and More in A DOLL'S HOUSE on Broadway
by Show Highlights - Mar 9, 2023

We have you first look at Jessica Chastain and the cast of A Doll's House on Broadway. Check out all of the photos here!

A DOLL'S HOUSE Starring Jessica Chastain Announces Extension Ahead Of Tomorrow's Open Photo A DOLL'S HOUSE Starring Jessica Chastain Announces Extension Ahead Of Tomorrow's Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Due to popular demand, A Doll's House, starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain as 'Nora Helmer' in Lloyd's radical new production of Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama in a new version by Amy Herzog, will extend ahead of the show's opening tomorrow at Hudson Theatre.

Photos: See Jessica Chastain & More in A DOLL'S HOUSE Rehearsals Photo Photos: See Jessica Chastain & More in A DOLL'S HOUSE Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

See photos of Jessica Chastain and more in rehearsals for A Doll's House on Broadway!

Photos: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy & A DOLL'S HOUSE Cast Celebrate The Jamie Lloy Photo Photos: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy & A DOLL'S HOUSE Cast Celebrate The Jamie Lloyd Company's 10th Anniversary
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2023

See photos of Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and the cast of A Doll's House celebrating The Jamie Lloyd Company's 10th anniversary!

Up on the Marquee: A DOLL'S HOUSE Photo Up on the Marquee: A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 17, 2023

A Doll's House, starring Jessica Chastain, will officially open Thursday, March 9 at Hudson Theatre. Check out new photos of the theatre marquee!

Meet the Cast of A DOLL'S HOUSE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! Photo Meet the Cast of A DOLL'S HOUSE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023

.Jessica Chastain stars as 'Nora Helmer' in Lloyd's radical new production of Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama A Doll's House in a new version by Amy Herzog. This strictly limited 16-week engagement will play Broadway's Hudson Theatre with preview performances beginning Monday, February 13, 2023. Meet the cast of A Doll's House here!

A DOLL'S HOUSE Announces Digital Rush Policy Ahead Of Monday's First Preview Photo A DOLL'S HOUSE Announces Digital Rush Policy Ahead Of Monday's First Preview
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

Today, The Jamie Lloyd Company, the successful partnership between Ambassador Theatre Group and Artistic Director Jamie Lloyd, announced digital rush policy as previews begin on Monday at 8 PM for Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain as 'Nora Helmer' in Lloyd's radical new production of Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama A Doll's House in a new version by Amy Herzog.

Okieriete Onaodowan Videos

VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Discusses Broadway Being What She 'Always Wanted' Ahead of A  Videoplay
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Discusses Broadway Being What She 'Always Wanted' Ahead of A DOLL'S HOUSE on COLEBRT

by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2023

Jessica Chastain sat down with Stephen Colbert to discuss her return to Broadway in A Doll's House. The Oscar winner got emotional over her return to Broadway, revealing how the production came to be and what Broadway means to her. Chastain reveals what she does to make her dressing room home and teases the production's set. Watch videos now!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. & Renée Elise Goldsberry Take Us 'Behind  Videoplay
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. & Renée Elise Goldsberry Take Us 'Behind the Scene' of HAMILTON

by Stage Tube - Feb 25, 2021

Actress Renée Elise Goldsberry, who plays Angelica Schuyler, and Leslie Odom Jr., who plays Aaron Burr, take the audience “Behind the Scene” of this show about Alexander Hamilton’s rise from one of the Founding Fathers of the United States to his fatal duel with Aaron Burr.

VIDEO: STATION 19 and GREY'S ANATOMY Dedicate Seasons to Essential Workers Videoplay
VIDEO: STATION 19 and GREY'S ANATOMY Dedicate Seasons to Essential Workers

by Stage Tube - Oct 8, 2020

'This season, our work is dedicated to the healthcare workers who put their lives on the line every day to try to save ours,' said Krista Vernoff, showrunner and executive producer.

VIDEO: Danielle Brooks, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Okieriete Onaodowan, and More in SOCIAL D Videoplay
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Okieriete Onaodowan, and More in SOCIAL DISTANCE Trailer

by Stage Tube - Oct 1, 2020

An all new trailer has dropped for Netflix's upcoming series SOCIAL DISTANCE. The series stars Danielle Brooks, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Okieriete Onaodowan, and more.

VIDEO: Check Out Highlights From HAM4CHANGE Featuring Daveed Diggs, Anthony Ramos and Videoplay
VIDEO: Check Out Highlights From HAM4CHANGE Featuring Daveed Diggs, Anthony Ramos and More

by Stage Tube - Aug 13, 2020

The original cast of Hamilton has been taking part in Ham4Change events, supporting organizations focused on ending systematic racism. 

VIDEO: Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones Talk HAMILTON on Videoplay
VIDEO: Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones Talk HAMILTON on GMA

by Stage Tube - Jun 30, 2020

Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones, who originally played the Schuyler Sisters in the Broadway musical Hamilton, stop by Good Morning America on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming production on Disney+.

VIDEO: Watch the Second All New Trailer For HAMILTON on Disney+ Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch the Second All New Trailer For HAMILTON on Disney+

by Stage Tube - Jun 28, 2020

The second trailer has dropped for the upcoming Hamilton film, coming to Disney+ on July 3!

VIDEO: Watch a Clip of 'The Room Where it Happens' From the HAMILTON Film Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch a Clip of 'The Room Where it Happens' From the HAMILTON Film

by Stage Tube - Jun 27, 2020

Get a first look at Leslie Odom, Jr. and the cast of Hamilton performing 'The Room Where it Happens' from the upcoming filmed version of the show coming to Disney+ on July 3! 

Broadway Rewind: HAMILTON Blows Us All Away on Opening Night at The Public Videoplay
Broadway Rewind: HAMILTON Blows Us All Away on Opening Night at The Public

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 29, 2020

Today, the countdown continues as we rewind to February 17, 2015- when Hamilton opened off-Broadway at The Public Theater. Watch as the cast celebrates the big night as the rest of the world was only just beginning to jump on the #Hamilbandwagon.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Alexander Hamilton' From The HAMILTON Film Videoplay
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Alexander Hamilton' From The HAMILTON Film

by Alan Henry - Jun 24, 2020

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the opening song from the HAMILTON film. Check out the original Broadway cast in action below! The show was filmed live on stage with the original cast at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2016.


Okieriete Onaodowan Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Okieriete Onaodowan been in?
Okieriete Onaodowan has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Okieriete Onaodowan been in?
Okieriete Onaodowan has not appeared in the West End

What is Okieriete Onaodowan next theatre project?
Okieriete Onaodowan's next show will be A Doll's House which opens on 3/9/2023 on Broadway.


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