Next Generation Indie Book Awards
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Edition 2 (2008) Runner-up
Jonathan B. Wright
ジョナサン・ビー・ライト
Jonathan B. Wright
Aliases:
Jonny Wright / Jonny B. Wright / Jonny B.
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1986-12-13 （Livonia, Michigan, U.S.）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Livonia, Michigan, U.S. → New York City, U.S. → Los Angeles, U.S.
Career
- Occupations
- Actor
- Active Years
- 2001-
- Affiliations
- The Actors Center (resident company), Atlantic Theater Company (performer)
- Memberships
- The Actors Center
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill High School (Creative and Performing Arts) | — | Creative and Performing Arts (Theater) | — | 在学期間: -2005 | United States |
| The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute (summer workshop) | — | Acting workshop | — | 2002頃（サマー・プログラム） | United States |
| The Actors Center (summer intensive and conservatory) | — | Conservatory (acting) | — | 2005頃（インテンシブ参加・居住メンバー） | United States |
Winston Churchill High School (Creative and Performing Arts)
Creative and Performing Arts (Theater)
Period:
在学期間: -2005
Year of Graduation:
2005
Country:
United States
Performed in numerous school productions; won scholarship to Cranbrook Summer Theater.
The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute (summer workshop)
Acting workshop
Period:
2002頃（サマー・プログラム）
Country:
United States
Attended summer acting workshop
The Actors Center (summer intensive and conservatory)
Conservatory (acting)
Period:
2005頃（インテンシブ参加・居住メンバー）
Country:
United States
Studied with teachers from Juilliard, Yale, NYU and the RSC; later invited to resident company.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Tony Award (as part of cast/production) | Spring Awakening | — | Tony Awards | 受賞（製作/公演が受賞） |
Tony Award (as part of cast/production)
2007
Work:
Spring Awakening
Organization:
Tony Awards
Result:
受賞（製作/公演が受賞）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Spring Awakening (stage musical)
2006 Musical / StageA coming-of-age rock musical about adolescent sexuality and awakening. Performed the role of Hanschen Rilow in the Broadway production.
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Adaptations
- [Documentary] Spring Awakening: Those You've Known / HBO（制作） (2022)
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
2008 Film (teen romantic comedy-drama)2008 film in which Wright appears as Lethario (also referred to as "Beefy Guy").
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Youth in Revolt
2010 Film (comedy)2010 film in which Wright plays the role of Trent Preston.
adolescencesatireself-consciousness
Bibliography
- Stage: Spring Awakening (as Hanschen Rilow)
- Film: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)
- Film: Youth in Revolt (2010)
- Theater: Bent (Center Theatre Group, 2015)
- Documentary appearance: Spring Awakening: Those You've Known (2022)
Legacy
Gained attention for early stage performances and established recognition for his role in the Broadway hit Spring Awakening. Continues to work in both theater and film and participated in the original cast reunion documentary.
In Popular Culture
- Known as a member of the original Broadway cast of Spring Awakening
Trivia
- Also known as Jonny Wright, Jonny B. Wright and Jonny B.
- Broke out at a young age on Broadway for his role as Hanschen in Spring Awakening.