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Who Played Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray

Wilbur Turnblad is a role in Hairspray , a musical that opened US Tour in 2021.

It's 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do! Don't miss Hairspray, Broadway's musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

24 actors have played Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray .

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Performer Production Opened
Aja Maria Broadway Hairspray 2002
Blake Hammond Broadway Hairspray 2002
David Greenspan Broadway Hairspray 2002
Dick Latessa Broadway Hairspray 2002
ED ROMANOFF Broadway Hairspray 2002
Jere Burns Broadway Hairspray 2002
Jim J. Bullock Broadway Hairspray 2002
Joel Vig Broadway Hairspray 2002
Kevin Meaney Broadway Hairspray 2002
Peter Scolari Broadway Hairspray 2002
Scott Davidson Broadway Hairspray 2002
Serge Kushiner Broadway Hairspray 2002
Stephen DeRosa Broadway Hairspray 2002
Todd Susman Broadway Hairspray 2002
Tom Rooney Broadway Hairspray 2002
Jim J. Bullock US Tour Hairspray 2003
Justin Barnette US Tour Hairspray 2003
Todd Susman US Tour Hairspray 2003
Tom Rooney Toronto Hairspray 2004
Dick Decareau Beverly, MA (Regional) Hairspray 2006
Ian Talbot West End Hairspray 2007
Mel Smith West End Hairspray 2007
Martin Short Hairspray Live! 2016
Christopher Swan US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Les Dennis West End Hairspray 2021
Paul Merton West End Hairspray 2021
Ralph Prentice Daniel US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021

Other Roles in Hairspray

Role Production Opened
Amber Von Tussle US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Brad US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Brenda US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Cindy US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Cindy Watkins/Dynamie US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Corny Collins US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Dance Captain US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Duane US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Dynamite US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Edna Turnblad US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Fender US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Gilbert US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Gym Teacher US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Harriman F Spritzer/Mr. Pinky/Pricipal/Guard US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
IQ US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Link Larkin US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Little Inez US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Lorraine US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Lou Ann US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Male Authority Figure US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Matron US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Motormouth Maybelle US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Pearl US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Pearl/Dynamite US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Penny Pingleton US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Performer US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Prudy Pingleton US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Prudy Pingleton/Gym Teacher/Matron US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Seaweed J. Stubbs US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Shelley US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Shelly US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Sketch US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Tammy US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Thad US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Tracy Turnblad US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Velma Von Tussle US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021
Wilbur Turnblad US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) 2021

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