David St. Louis
| David St. Louis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, singer |
David St. Louis is an American actor and singer. He is known for his stage performances on Broadway, including Side Show (praised in The Washington Post[1] and The New York Times[2]), and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Vanity Fair[3]), as well as his television role in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (Entertainment Weekly[4] and The Advocate[5]). His screen work also includes Bad Monkey[6] and Somewhere in Queens,[7] and he has contributed voice and motion capture to video games such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and the Grand Theft Auto franchise.[8]
Early life
David St. Louis was born in Washington, D.C. He studied acting at Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.[9][10] He was also profiled in a Broadway.com "Fresh Face" feature highlighting his career path and Broadway debut.[11]
Career
Film
St. Louis appeared in Somewhere in Queens (2022) as Coach McKinney,[7] and in Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas (2021) as Perry Haskins. Earlier film credits include Temptation (2004).
Television
In television, St. Louis played Perry Haskins in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, a role profiled in *Entertainment Weekly* and *The Advocate*.[4][5] He also appeared as “Egg” in Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey (2024), confirmed in cast listings from *Screen Rant* and *SoapCentral*.[6][12] Other guest appearances include Supergirl, The Blacklist, and Law & Order: SVU.[13]
Voice and video games
He provided voice and motion capture for Anthony Foreman in Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018), and has contributed to the Grand Theft Auto franchise.[8]
Theatre
On Broadway, he originated Jake in the 2014 revival of Side Show, a performance praised in *The Washington Post* and *The New York Times*.[1][2] He later appeared as Bane in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2018), which was covered in *Vanity Fair*.[3] Earlier Broadway roles include Rent (2001), Jesus Christ Superstar (2000), and The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999).[14]
Regionally, his performances in The Royale (2015) and Sweeney Todd (2015) were highlighted by *Los Angeles Times* reviews.[15][16]
Awards and recognition
He received the Ovation Award for Featured Actor in a Musical for Parade (2010),[17] and has also won a Helen Hayes Award.[18] In 2012, he was selected as a Lunt-Fontanne Fellow, recognized by *BroadwayWorld*.[19]
Personal life
St. Louis’s official website highlights his roles in Bad Monkey and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.[20] On social media, he describes himself as “Full-time Actor. Part-time Ninja.”[20]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Marks, Peter (November 17, 2014). "Review: Broadway revival of Side Show sings with emotional power". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Isherwood, Charles (November 17, 2014). "Side Show, Directed by Bill Condon, Returns to Broadway". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway Review". Vanity Fair. April 2018. Retrieved 2025-08-27.[dead link]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist: Meet Mo's new love interest". Entertainment Weekly. January 2021. Retrieved 2025-08-27.[dead link]
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Teaser: Meet Mo's New Flame". The Advocate. March 23, 2021. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Bad Monkey Cast & Characters". Screen Rant. August 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Variety Coverage of David St. Louis Credits". Variety. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Rockstar Games – Red Dead Redemption 2 Cast". Rockstar Games. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ Viagas, Robert (November 17, 2014). "Schools of the Stars: Where Side Show Cast and Creators Went to College". Playbill. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "David St. Louis – Official Website". DavidStLouis.com. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "Fresh Face: David St. Louis". Broadway.com. 2014. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "Apple TV's Bad Monkey: Complete Guide to Cast & Characters". SoapCentral. 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "David St. Louis – Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "David St. Louis – Playbill Vault". Playbill. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ McNulty, Charles (March 10, 2015). "Review: The Royale lands a knockout at CTG". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-08-27.[dead link]
- ↑ McNulty, Charles (February 9, 2015). "Review: SCR's Sweeney Todd serves revenge piping hot". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-08-27.[dead link]
- ↑ "Ovation Award Winners 2009-2010". TheaterMania. January 18, 2011. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "Theatre Communications Group – David St. Louis recognition". Theatre Communications Group. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "10 Top Stage Actors Selected for Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program". BroadwayWorld. June 5, 2012. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "David St. Louis – Official Website". DavidStLouis.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
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