Erich Bergen
Erich Bergen | |
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| Born | December 31, 1985 New York City, U.S.[1] |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Erich Bergen (born December 31, 1985)[citation needed] is an American actor, singer and presenter, best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the biographical musical drama film Jersey Boys and as Blake Moran in the CBS television series Madam Secretary.
He attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in Loch Sheldrake, New York, for seven years[2] before studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.[3] His television credits include Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, Person of Interest and Franklin & Bash. From 2014 through 2019, Bergen appeared on the CBS television series Madam Secretary as Blake Moran, personal Secretary to fictionalized Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord (played by Téa Leoni).[4]
In 2013, Bergen was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent chemotherapy.[5]
He made his Broadway debut in June 2018, as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress.[6] After leaving the cast in August 2018, Bergen returned to the Broadway production as Dr. Pomatter from June 4 through July 21, 2019.[7]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | The Dana Carvey Show | Son | Episode: "The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show"; uncredited |
| 2009–2010 | Gossip Girl | Paul Hoffman | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Joey Dakota | Paul | TV film |
| 2012 | Person of Interest | Bradley Petrosian | Episode: "Baby Blue" |
| 2012 | Franklin & Bash | Keith Flynn | Episode: "Last Dance" |
| 2012 | Childrens Hospital | Male Nurse / Dancer | Episode: "Chief's Origin" |
| 2013 | How Sweet It Is | Ethan Trimble | |
| 2014 | Jersey Boys | Bob Gaudio | Film |
| 2014–2019 | Madam Secretary | Blake Moran | Main Role |
| 2017 | Humor Me | Randy | Film |
| 2019 | Tell Me a Story | NYPD Officer 1 | Season 1, Episode 10 |
| 2020 | City on a Hill | Boston PD Officer 1 | Season 2, Episode 1 |
References[]
- ^ Friess, Steve (May 7, 2016). "Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen on Getting Fired and Why Clint Eastwood Waits in Line for Lunch". Vulture. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ "MetroFocus Web Exclusive: Erich Bergen". MetroFocus. August 7, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Alumni success stories propel UNC School of the Arts' Drama School to top five ranking". PR Newswire. May 30, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Douglas, Edward (June 20, 2014). "Interview: Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen on Playing Four Seasons Songwriter, Bob Gaudio". ComingSoon.net.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff (April 5, 2017). "Bergen Reveals Testicular Cancer Battle: 'Men Are Dying Because They Don't Want Someone Looking at Their Junk'". People. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Erich Bergen Takes Final Bow in Broadway's Waitress August 12". Playbill. August 12, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Lefkowitz, Andy (May 22, 2019). "Erich Bergen Books Second Shift in Waitress on Broadway". Broadway.com. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
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