Gregory Jbara
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Gregory Jbara (b. September 28, 1961, Westland, Michigan) is an American film, television, and stage actor.
He transferred from the University of Michigan School of Music musical theatre program to complete his BFA in acting at Juilliard (1982-1986; see[1]).
Jbara originated the role of "Andre" in the Broadway musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which opened on Broadway on March 3, 2005, with John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Sherie Rene Scott, Joanna Gleason, and Sara Gettelfinger. Jbara portrayed Andre from January 31, 2005 (counting from previews) through July 23, 2006.
He also played the role during the show's pre-Broadway San Diego run (September 15 - November 7, 2004).
Jbara received the BackStageWest Garland 2000 Award for his performance in the West Coast Premiere of George Furth's play, Precious Sons, co-starring Nora Dunn.
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[edit] Broadway Credits
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Andre
- Chicago: Billy Flynn
- Victor/Victoria: Squash
- Damn Yankees: Sohovik
[edit] Selected stage credits
- "Vinnie" in the Geffen Playhouse Premier of Neil Simon's Felix and Oscar (update to The Odd Couple)
- "Ike/Bess Truman" in the West Coast Premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's play, First Lady Suite
- "Clark Gable" in The Blank Theatre Company's the living room series presentation of Mark Saltzman's new play, Mr. Shaw Goes To Hollywood
- "Chick Clark" in Wonderful Town for City Center Encores!
- "Billy Flynn" in the revival of Chicago on Broadway
- "Squash Bernstein" (originated role) in the Broadway musical Victor/Victoria, starring Julie Andrews
- "Sohovik" in the Broadway revival of Damn Yankees!
- "Bellhop #1/Bootblack" in Born Yesterday with Ed Asner and Madeline Kahn (Broadway revival)
- "LIFFE Trader, John" in Serious Money with Alec Baldwin and Kate Nelligan (Jbara's Broadway debut)
- "Kevin Cartwright" in Privates On Parade with Jim Dale and Simon Jones
- "Smudge" in Forever Plaid
- "Gunther, Wotan, Hagen, Dwarf, Giant" in Das Barbecu (Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, Connecticut)
- "The Frankenstein Monster" in Have I Got A Girl For You! (Jbara's Off-Broadway debut)
[edit] Selected TV credits
- Judge Herman Zemit in Conviction episode, "True Love"
- The Tree Trimmer Hero (voice) in Higglytown Heroes episode, "Kip Gets Swing Fever"
- Dan O'Keefe (recurring role) in Grounded for Life (Seasons 2-5)
- George Haan in Century City episode, "Sweet Child of Mine"
- Gene Lester ("Pryamid" contestant) in Friends episode, "The One Where the Stripper Cries"
- Congressman Segal in The West Wing episode, "Angel Maintenance"
- Rev. Compton in Ally McBeal episode, "Reach Out and Touch"
- Mike in Malcolm in the Middle episode, "New Neighbors"
- Jo Jo Regosi (recurring role) in That's Life
More credits and information about Jbara's television roles may be found by visiting the external links below.
[edit] Selected Film credits
- Hank Messinger in The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest (2002) (with Adam Garcia, Enrico Colantoni and Ethan Suplee)
- Snug the Joiner in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) (with Kevin Kline)
- Edward in The Out-of-Towners (1999) (with Steve Martin)
- Walter Brackett in In & Out (1997) (with Kevin Kline)
- Angelique in Jeffrey (1995) (with Steven Weber and Patrick Stewart)
More credits and information about Jbara's film roles may be found by visiting the external links below.
