Brian d'Arcy James Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, Wife, Hamilton, Net Worth

Brian D’arcy James Biography

Brian d’Arcy James is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles in films such as Spotlight (2015), Shrek the Musical (2013), and Friends with Kids (2011). James starred in the Broadway play The Ferryman at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre as Quinn Carney on February 19, 2019, replacing Paddy Considine, who originated the role.

Brian D’arcy James Family

Brian was born in Saginaw, Michigan. He is the son of Mary (née Kelly), a seller of children’s books, and Thomas F. James (deceased), a lawyer. Brian’s maternal grandfather was Harry Kelly, a former Governor of Michigan. His uncle, Brian Kelly, was an actor featured in the series Flipper and a producer of the movie Blade Runner. Brian has three siblings: brother Andrew, a portfolio manager; sister Kate, an actress and writer; and sister Anne (Noonan), an actress and teacher.

Brian D’arcy James Shrek | Musicals

Brian starred opposite Daniel Breaker, Sutton Foster, and Christopher Sieber as the titular character in Shrek the Musical. The show started previews on Broadway on November 8, 2008, and opened on December 14 at The Broadway Theatre after a tryout in Seattle.

Brian won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for this role. Brian was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his portrayal. He left the cast after one year in the role and was replaced by Ben Crawford.

Brian D’arcy Hamilton

Brian starred as the original King George III in the Off-Broadway production of the acclaimed musical Hamilton, where previews began January 20, 2015, and officially opened on February 17 2015. Actor Jonathan Groff replaced James in the Off-Broadway run on March 3, 2015.

He reprised his role as King George III in the Broadway production of Hamilton for a limited engagement that began on April 13, 2017, and continued through July 16, 2017.

Brian D’arcy James Broadway

James starred in the Broadway play Time Stands Still, which began preview performances on January 5, 2010, and officially opened on January 25 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The show ended its limited run on March 27, 2010. For this role, he won the broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Featured Actor in a Play. Brian returned to the role of Dan Goodman in the Broadway company of Next to Normal at the Booth Theatre. He replaced J. Robert Spencer beginning May 17, 2010. Brian ended his limited engagement on July 18, 2010, and was replaced by Jason Danieley.