Paul Vogt

Infobox actor
name = Paul Vogt
birthdate = birth date and age|1964|12|16
location = Buffalo, New York, United States
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notable role = Himself in MADtv
Edna Turnblad in Hairspray

Paul C. Vogt (born December 16 1964, in Buffalo, New York Graduated from "Kenmore East High School" in 1982) was, from 2002 - 2005, one of the lead actors on the comedy sketch-show "MADtv". He left the show because he had an out in his contract after three years.

Career

He worked in several other theater and television productions; he has also guest starred on "Chicago Hope" and "The In-Laws", both with his twin brother, Peter. Vogt was recently a regular cast member of the NBC summer series "The Rerun Show". One of the many characters he portrayed one for which he received a lot of attention was Mrs. Edna Garrett from "The Facts of Life". Paul has also done several commercials, independent films, and stage work. Most recently he was seen in "Happy Days": the musical for Garry Marshall at the Falcon Theater in Burbank. He also appeared in Marshall's film "Raising Helen".

In January 2007, he took over the lead role of Edna Turnblad in the Broadway production of "Hairspray" (the role created by Divine in the John Water's film and then by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein on Broadway). [http://www.nsmt.org/images/Press/2006/hairspray/Edna.jpg] . Previously, he played the role in the Las Vegas production (succeeding Harvey Fierstein) in May 2006, as well as the regional theatre premiere at the North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly, MA) in the summer of 2006. He also found time to film the movie "Blonde Ambition" in between "Hairspray" performances. Vogt lent his voice to the upcoming animated film, "Igor".

He has an identical twin brother, Peter Allen Vogt, who has appeared with him in some sketches on "MADtv".

He lives in Los Angeles, California.

MADtv

Vogt joined the cast of "MADtv" during the eighth season as a featured player, then was promoted to repertory status the following. During his short tenure at the sketch, he created characters such as flamboyant "Lillian Verner Game Show" host Dale Briskett and Angela Wright's Canadian cousin Natalie. His celebrity impersonations included Charlotte Rae (a reprisal of Mrs. Edna Garrett from "The Rerun Show"), Dick Cheney, James Lipton, and Richard Simmons. At the end of the tenth season, his contract expired and he left the show along with Ron Pederson and Aries Spears.

Characters
* 2-Litre Beth ("Fantanas")
* Cindy Delmont ("Big Lady")
* Dale Briskett ("Lillian Verner Game Show")
* Ernie ("The B.S.")
* Harvey Machanthaler
* Karl Swanson
* Natalie Wright
* Nurse ("7 A.M. Condo Report")
* Officer Rufus Champagne
* Sister Mary ("Coach Hines")

Impressions
* Ben Franklin
* Bert Lahr
* Bruce Vilanch
* Camryn Manheim
* Charlotte Rae
* Diana DeGarmo
* Dick Cheney
* Edward Asner
* Ethan Suplee
* Jackie Gleason
* James Lipton
* Jeff Garlin
* Jorge Garcia
* Kevin James
* Kirstie Alley
* Les Moonves
* Michael Moloney
* Michael Moore
* Melissa McCarthy
* Queen Elizabeth II
* René Angélil
* Richard Simmons
* Steven Harwell
* Thom Filicia
* Tom Poston
* Willard Scott

Other Appearances

* Vogt has appeared in a few Disney television series. Once he appeared as a southern chef in "Phil of the Future", and has appeared a few times in "Hannah Montana" along with his brother. Vogt was also a member of SAK Comedy Lab's improvisational ensemble.
*He additionally appeared in "Princess Diaries 2" with his twin brother.
*He also appeared in "Kenan & Kel" as a waiter.
*He appeared in the third-season episode "The Cabin Show" of Arrested Development, with his twin brother.

External links

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