Derek Sitter
| Derek Sitter | |
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| File:Derek Sitter 2.JPGDerek_Sitter_2.JPG|border Derek Sitter's headshot for Lucky 13 (2003) | |
| Born | September 4, 1967 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | Eastern Oklahoma State College AA Communications Northeastern Oklahoma State University BA Communications, Journalism, and Advertising Louisiana State University MFA Performance Art Actors Studio Lifetime Member |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 1980-Present (actor) |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Jeanne Sitter (m. 1993) |
| 👶 Children | Lillian (Lily) Dale Sitter |
Derek Edward Sitter is an American actor, director, acting instructor, film producer and owner of Volcanic Theatre Pub. He has appeared on film in Gunshy, The Murder in the China Basin, Dr. Rage (The Straun House). Sitter has performed on television series' ER (TV series), Chicago Hope, Presidio Med, Zoey 101, and Nowhere Man and on a made for television movie .
Early life[edit]
Sitter (born September 4, 1967) was born in McAlester, Oklahoma to John Sitter and Dale Sitter.
Education[edit]
Derek has attended Eastern Oklahoma State College where he received his Associate degree in Communications (1986-1989) and then from Northeastern State University he earned his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Communications, Journalism, and Advertising. Derek went on to receive his Masters of Fine Arts for Acting from (1991-1994) from Louisiana State University.
Personal life[edit]
Sitter married Jeanne in 1996 and has one daughter.
Career[edit]
Sitter was known for his 2001 theatrical performance in the national premier of Joe Pintauro’s “The Dead Boy”.[1][2][3]
Sitter has appeared in Gunshy with Sandra Bullock and Liam Neeson,[4] The Murder in the China Basin,[4] Dr. Rage (The Straun House) with Karen Black.[5]
He has also appeared on hit TV shows like ER (TV series),[4][6] Chicago Hope, Presidio Med,[4][6][7] and Zoey 101,[4]Nowhere Man with Bruce Greenwood[4] and the made for television movie "In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory"[4][8] with Bruce Campbell.
In 1999, Sitter auditioned for the famous The Actors Studio and was accepted on his first attempt.[citation needed]
In 2008, Sitter moved to Bend, Oregon where he began the fringe theatre Volcanic Theatre and his own Actor’s Studio “The Actor’s Realm.” [9]
Sitter wrote and acted in Second Sleep.[10]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Template:2001 "Best Supporting Actor Awards" from The Roby Awards and The Beverly Press for "The Dead Boy".[citation needed]
- 2001: "Best Featured Actor in a Play" nomination for the Los Angeles Ovation Awards.[11][12]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Murder in the China Basin | Joe | |
| 2005 | Doctor Rage (The Straun House) | Mr. Bators | |
| 2001 | Mystery at Sams | WHO? | |
| 2000 | Gun Shy | Waiter at Night Club | |
| 1996 | Reggie's Prayer | Rooker |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Leverage (TV Series) | Husband | The Morning After Job (2010) |
| 2005 | Zoey 101 | Keith | Spring Fling (2005) |
| 2002 | Presidio Med | Dumont | Second Chance (2002) This Baby's Gonna Fly (2002) |
| 1998 | ER (TV Series) | Chopper Pilot | Family Practice (1998) |
| 1997 | Chicago Hope | Cop #2 | White Trash (1997) |
| 1997 | In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory (TV Movie) | Actor? | N/A |
| 1996 | Nowhere Man | Recruit #1 | Heart of Darkness (1996) |
Stage[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Little Shop Of Horrors | Orin | |
| 1988 | A Hatful of Rain | Polo | |
| 1989 | Orphans | Phillip | |
| 1989 | Every Good Boy Deserves Favor | Who | |
| 1991 | Look Homeward Angel | Eugene | |
| 1991 | Streamers | Richie | |
| 1992 | The Baltimore Waltz | The Third Man | |
| 1992 | Good | Bok | |
| 1993 | Comedy of Errors | Jailer | |
| 1994 | 'Tis Pity She's a Whore | Soranzo | |
| 1995 | Detective Story | Endicott | |
| 2001 | The Dead Boy[13] | Will Draper | |
| 2010 | Zoo Story[14] | Jerry | |
| 2012 | Bobby Gould in Hell [15] | Interrogator | |
| 2013 | Gruesome Playground Injuries[16] | Doug | |
| 2013 | The Santaland Diaries[17] | David | |
| 2014 | The Dumbwaiter[18] | Ben | |
| 2014 | The Pillowman[19] | Katurian |
References[edit]
- ↑ L.A.'s Dead Boy Extends Through Oct. 14 - Playbill
- ↑ Frogman - Backstage
- ↑ General Hospital's Stephen Nichols to head cast in U.S. Premiere of Joe Pintauro'S The Dead Boy - Controversial new drama debuts
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 [1] NY Times - Derek Sitter
- ↑ [2]Dr. RageThe Straun House - Rotten Tomatoes
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 [3] Fandango
- ↑ [4] TV Guide
- ↑ [5] IMDB
- ↑ [6] Volcanic Theatre Pub performs Bobby Gould In Hell Outdoors and at The Horned Hand
- ↑ [7] Awakenings: Actor Derek Sitter draws on his own struggles for new film project
- ↑ [8] Playbill Ovation Award Nominees
- ↑ [9] Lion King, Contact vie for L.A. Ovation Awards
- ↑ [10] The Dead Boy - Back Stage
- ↑ [11] "The Zoo Story" - The Tampa Tribune
- ↑ [12] 'Bobby Gould' play at The Horned Hand - The Bulletin (Bend)
- ↑ [13] ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ at Volcanic - The Bulletin (Bend)
- ↑ [14] Cascade Arts and Entertainment Issue DEC. 2013 page 12
- ↑ [15] “The Dumb Waiter” opens in Bend - The Bulletin (Bend)
- ↑ [16] The Pillowman - Bend Tickets
External links[edit]
- Derek Sitter on IMDb
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