Gavin Creel
Biography
Gavin Creel was an American actor, singer and songwriter whose career centered on musical theater. Born in Findlay, Ohio, he trained in musical theater at the University of Michigan and began working in regional theater, including a national tour of Fame as Nick Piazza. In 2002 he made his Broadway debut originating Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie, a performance that brought a Tony Award nomination. His screen acting debut came as Bill in Eloise at the Plaza (2003) and Eloise at Christmastime (2003). He was nominated again for playing Claude in the 2009 revival of Hair, and he won a Laurence Olivier Award for originating a leading role in The Book of Mormon in the West End. Later Broadway work included She Loves Me (2016) and a Tony-winning turn in Hello, Dolly! in 2017. He wrote Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2023, and appeared in the 2021 PBS Wicked concert.
48years old at death
- Born Findlay
- Died Manhattan
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Also credited as Gavin James Creel
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 18 years2003 to 2021
Every film, newest first
- 2021Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway ScoreIMDb rating 6.7
- 2016She Loves MeIMDb rating 8.5
- 2003Eloise at ChristmastimeIMDb rating 7.0
- 2003Eloise at the PlazaIMDb rating 6.6
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Big break
Creel made his Broadway debut originating the role of Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie opposite Sutton Foster, a breakthrough that earned him a Tony nomination.
First role
Creel began his professional career in Pittsburgh CLO's resident cast for the 1997 and 1998 seasons, mostly in ensemble roles across eight productions.
Behind the camera
Creel performed two shows in 2021 of a self-described "concert-cal" called Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice. The Metropolitan Museum of Art commissioned him to write and perform its book, music and lyrics.
Behind the award
Creel originated the role of Elder Price in the West End production of The Book of Mormon, winning Best Actor in a Musical at the 2014 Laurence Olivier Awards.
A first
In the 2016 Broadway revival of She Loves Me, Creel took the role of Steven Kodaly, the suave salesman, with Jane Krakowski as his opposite. That production was the first Broadway show to be live-streamed.
Gavin Creel movies on Netflix
Most often with
Kevin Lima directed two of these films. Ten actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Kevin Lima
Also two films together4 more actors
- Corinne ConleyEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
- Debra McGrathEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
- Tannis BurnettEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
- Victor A. YoungEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Laurence Olivier Awards | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.