13 actors have played Detective in Porgy and Bess.
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| Performer | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Campbell | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Gibbs Penrose | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Richard Bowler | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Richard Bowler | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1944 |
| Walter Riemer | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1953 |
| Willis Daily | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1953 |
| Hansford Rowe | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| John B. Ross | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| William Gammon | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Larry Storch | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| Richert Easley | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| Wynn Harmon | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 2000 |
| Christopher Innvar | Broadway The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | 2012 |
| Fred Rose | US Tour The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | 2013 |
Other Roles in Porgy and Bess
| Role | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Annie | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Bess | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Clara | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Coroner | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Crab Man | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Crown | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Detective | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Ensemble | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Frazier | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Jake | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Jasbo Brown | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Jim | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Lily | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Maria | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Mingo | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Mr. Archdale | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Nelson | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Performer | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Peter | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Policeman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Porgy | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Robbins | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Scipio | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Serena | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Sportin' Life | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Strawberry Woman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Undertaker | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
“Detective” Also Appears In
| Production | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown | Broadway | 2010 |
| Six Degrees of Separation | Off-Broadway | 1990 |
| Inside U.S.A. | Broadway | 1948 |
| Cue for Passion | Broadway | 1940 |
| Stevedore | Broadway | 1934 |
| Lifting the Lid | Broadway | 1905 |
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