- André DeShields
André DeShields (born
January 12 1946 inBaltimore, Maryland ) is an Americanactor ,singer ,dancer ,choreographer , andcollege professor .DeShields graduated from the
Baltimore City College high school and received his BA degree from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Arts fromNew York University 's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where he serves as an Adjunct Professor.DeShield's early Broadway career was less than successful. In 1973, "Warp" closed after eight performances and "
Rachael Lily Rosenbloom (And Don't You Ever Forget It) " never made it to opening night. He had better success choreographingBette Midler 's concert at the end of the year.In 1975, DeShields was cast in the title role of "
The Wiz ". Additional Broadway credits include "Ain't Misbehavin' ", theDuke Ellington revue "Play On!", "The Full Monty", and "Prymate". He also conceived, wrote, directed, and starred in "André DeShield's Haarlem Nocturne".DeShield's
regional theatre credits include "Play On!", "The Full Monty", "Waiting For Godot ", "The Man Who Came to Dinner ", "Death of a Salesman ", and "Dusyanta: A Tale of Kalidasa".DeShield's television credits include "Another World", "
Cosby ", "Sex and the City ", "Great Performances ", and "Law & Order ". He won anEmmy Award for Outstanding Special Achievement for his performance in the 1982NBC broadcast of "Ain't Misbehavin"'.DeShield gave the 2007 commencement address at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his alma mater.
Awards and nominations
* 2007
Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance
* 2004Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play ("Prymate", nominee)
* 2001Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical ("The Full Monty", nominee)
* 2001 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical ("The Full Monty", nominee)
* 2001Outer Critics Circle Award ("The Full Monty", winner)
* 1997 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical ("Play On!", nominee)
* 1997 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical ("Play On!", nominee)
* 1978 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical ("Ain't Misbehavin"', nominee)External links
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