Okieriete Onaodowan Biography
Okieriete “Oak” Onaodowan is an American actor and singer known for originating the dual roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the 2015 musical Hamilton and the role of Dean Miller in the ABC drama and Grey’s Anatomy spin-off series Station 19. In 2017, he starred in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway as Pierre Bezukhov.
How old is Okieriete Onaodowan? – Age
He is 36 years old as of August 2023. The actor was born on August 19, 1987, in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
Okieriete Onaodowan Height
The star stands at a height of 6 feet tall.
Who are Okieriete Onaodowan’s parents? – Family
Not knowing much about his father and mother’s details, Okieriete has been secretive about his family details. Moreover, he has five sisters and was raised in West Orange, New Jersey. About his nationality, Onaodowan holds an American identity whereas his ethnicity is Nigerian.
Okieriete Onaodowan Education
The actor studied at Gregory Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and West Orange High School. Later, Okieriete Onaodowan auditioned for and was accepted to the Mason Gross School of Arts at Rutgers University.
Is Okieriete Onaodowan dating? – Relationship
Okieriete had been in a longtime relationship with his girlfriend, Alyssa Kempinski. Alyssa is a Deuce actress. The couple was spotted many times publicly. However, their relationship made headlines after they were spotted together on a romantic vacation in San Diego.
Okieriete Onaodowan Career
The actor had roles in Rocky the Musical and Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway and was in the ensemble of the first national tour of American Idiot. He had the leading role in Young Jean Lee’s 2009 play, The Shipment, and played the title role in J.C. Lee’s Luce. By 2015, Okieriete Onaodowan was an experienced stage actor. Also had several screen credits, including Lou in the feature film Thanks for Sharing and roles in the TV series Gravity and Blue Bloods. He originated the roles of James Madison and Hercules Mulligan in the musical on Broadway. He won a Grammy Award as part of the cast album of Hamilton.
On July 11, 2017, he took on the role of Pierre in the musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, replacing the outgoing Josh Groban. He took his final bow in this musical on August 13, 2017. In 2018, he began playing the role of firefighter Dean Miller in the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off Station 19. On November 11, 2021, he exited the series, and his character was killed off onscreen Deadline reported that Onaodowan had asked to leave in order to pursue other opportunities. In 2023, he made his return to Broadway as Nills Krogstead in the revival of A Doll’s House. In February 2024, he played Buddy Bolden in the Encores! Production of Jelly’s Last Jam.
Okieriete Onaodowan Net Worth
As of 2024, the actor has a net worth of $2 million.
Okieriete Onaodowan Movie
2012 – Thanks for Sharing
2017 – Person to Person
2020 – Hamilton
2021 – Generation Wreck
2023 – American Fiction
Okieriete Onaodowan TV Shows
2010 – Gravity
2012 – NYC 22
2016 – Ballers
2017 – Girls
2019 – BoJack Horseman
2020 – Social Distance
2022 – Jurassic World Camp
2023 – Jack Ryan