This week's profile is of the Tony Aawrd winning actor John Lloyd Young. He is widely known for his Tony winning performance as Frankie Valli in the musical "Jersey Boys."
Lloyd Young born John Lloyd Mills Young,was born in Sacremento. After graduating from high school he spent a year in Venezuela as an exchange student. He went on to graduate with honors from Brown University. He apent his junior year of college in Spain studying as World and Art History as well as the Spanish Language and it's literature.
After graduating from college Lloyd Young worked his way up the ladder in the theatre. Like many actors he started out in acting in many off-broadway and regional productions including the role of "Mortiz" in Douglas Langworthy's translation of Frank Wedekind's play "Spring Awakening."
Mr.Young's big break came when he headlined the musical "Jersey Boys" on the broadway as Frankie Valli,the musical about the Four Seasons. Mr.Young actually tried out for the role in it's pre-broadway run and didn't get it. Lloyd Young's portrayl of music icon Frankie Valli was recieved with great critcal priase. His performanc garnered him with Tony,Drama Desk,Theatre World and Outer Circle awards as well as a Drama League award nomination for performer of the year. The cast album went on to win a Grammy for Best Show Album.
After he concluded his run in "Jersey Boys" Mr.Young went on to star as Marius in the Hollywood Bowl production of "Les Miserables."Lloyd Young now resides in Los Angeles and has starred in the upcoming film "Oh Vey, My Son Is Gay." He also appeared on the tv show "Glee" as woodshop teacher Henri St.Pierre. He was the first guest star on the show. Lloyd Young also has a single on iTunes titled "Love Believes." He is an active participant in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,AIDS Project Los Angeles and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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