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Anthony Deane Rapp (born October 26, 1971) is an American actor and singer who originated the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway production of Rent. Following his original performance of the role in 1996, he reprised it in the film version of the show and the show's United States tour in 2009.
Anthony Rapp started his career at the young age of six, and received his first professional job at the age of nine. His breakout came when he originated the role of Mark Cohen in Jonathan Larson's production of the Broadway musical "Rent". He can also be heard on the original cast recording.
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Anthony Rapp started his career at the young age of six, and received his first professional job at the age of nine. His breakout came when he originated the role of Mark Cohen in Jonathan Larson's production of the Broadway musical "Rent". He can also be heard on the original cast recording.
- October 26, 1971
Apr 9, 2024 · Anthony Rapp, an actor and singer, went from being a Starbucks barista to a Broadway star by way of the hit musical “Rent.” But, his meteoric rise was tempered by the death of Jonathan Larson, “Rent’s” 35-year-old composer and librettist who had an aortic aneurysm on the eve of the show’s debut.
- He was born in Illinois. Rapp was born on Oct. 26, 1971, to Mary Lee and Douglas Rapp, and has an older brother, Adam. He grew up in Joliet, Illinois, and was raised by his mother, a nurse, after his parents’ divorce.
- He started his career at the age of six. Rapp's first Broadway performance was in 1981 (age 9) for the musical, "The Little Prince and the Aviator," based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novel, "The Little Prince."
- He’s best known for his role in the popular Broadway musical, “Rent.” Rapp played the character Mark Cohen in the off-Broadway and original Broadway casts of Jonathan Larson’s musical, “Rent.”
- He’s a huge fan of R.E.M. and has his own rock band. For his “Rent” audition, Rapp even sang the ever-popular REM song, “Losing My Religion.” Rapp also heads a rock band named AlbinoKid, which, he told the New York Daily News in 2008, has covered original tunes along with "Rent" songs and covers from R.E.M.
Apr 8, 2024 · Out actor Anthony Rapp returns to dramatic story behind the making of "Rent," as well as relating a personal loss, in his solo show "Without You." He speaks with EDGE about it.
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Oct 26, 1971 · Anthony Deane Rapp is an American stage and film actor and singer best known for originating the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway production of 'Rent' in 19.
