Anthony Ramos (actor)

Anthony Ramos

Ramos (right) in costume for Hamilton with castmate and girlfriend Jasmine Cephas Jones
Born Anthony Ramos Martinez
(1991-11-01) November 1, 1991[1]
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Alma mater American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active 2011–present

Anthony Ramos Martinez[2] (born November 1, 1991) is an American actor. In 2015, he originated the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton's eldest son, in the Broadway musical Hamilton. Prior to that, he originated the role of Justin Laboy in Lin-Manuel Miranda's short musical 21 Chump Street. He has been cast in the upcoming comedy-drama series She's Gotta Have It as Mars Blackmon.[3]

Early life and education

Ramos was born Anthony Ramos Martinez, and is of Puerto Rican descent.[4] He grew up in Bushwick, Brooklyn where he lived with his mother, older brother, and younger sister.[5][6]

Ramos attended Halsey Junior High School and sang Motown songs at school assemblies in a student group called the Halsey Trio.[6] In 2009, he graduated from New Utrecht High School.[6]

Ramos attended the musical theatre program at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy on a full scholarship,[6] from which he graduated in 2011.[2][6]

Stage

Year Production Role Location Category
2011 Grease Sonny LaTierri Surflight Theatre
June 22 – July 15, 2011
2012 Damn Yankees Henry / Ensemble Various National tour
In the Heights Sonny de la Vega Pioneer Theatre Company
September 14 – 29, 2012		 Regional
2014 21 Chump Street Justin Laboy Brooklyn Academy of Music
June 7, 2014
2015 Hamilton John Laurens / Philip Hamilton The Public Theater
January 20 – May 3, 2015		 Off-Broadway
Richard Rodgers Theater
July 13, 2015 – November 20, 2016[7]		 Broadway

Filmography

Year Title Role Type Notes
2015 Younger Julio TV series 2 episodes
2016 White Girl Kilo Film
10 Crosby Younger Doorman Short film
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Juan Flores TV series Episode: "Forty-One Witnesses"
2017 She's Gotta Have It Mars Blackmon TV series 10 episodes
2018 A Star Is Born Ramon Film Filming
2019 Godzilla: King of the Monsters Cpl. Martinez Film Filming

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2016 Grammy Award Best Musical Theater Album Hamilton Won
Broadway.com Audience Awards Favorite Featured Actor in a Musical Nominated
Favorite Male Breakthrough Performance Nominated

Personal life

Ramos has been in a relationship with fellow Hamilton original cast member Jasmine Cephas Jones, that began when they met during rehearsals for the Off-Broadway production at The Public Theater.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Berg, Madeline (January 6, 2016). "From The Shower To 'Hamilton': 30 Under 30 Anthony Ramos' Path To Broadway". Forbes. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "AMDA Celebrates Broadway's Rising Stars!". Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (September 28, 2016). "'She's Gotta Have It': 'Hamilton's Anthony Ramos Cast In Spike Lee Netflix Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ Jennings, June (January 6, 2016). "Broadway Newbie Anthony Ramos Rips Up the Rules in Hamilton". Colorlines. Race Forward. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  5. ↑ Stewart, Zachary (August 5, 2015). "Anthony Ramos Went From Baseball in Bushwick to Performing Hamilton for Barack Obama". TheaterMania. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 McGoldrick, Meaghan (April 7, 2016). "His shot: An exclusive interview with New Utrecht graduate, "Hamilton" star Anthony Ramos". Brookyln Reporter. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  7. ↑ "GREASE LIVE's Jordan Fisher to Make Broadway Debut in HAMILTON; Anthony Ramos to Depart Next Month". Broadway World. October 19, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  8. ↑ Thomas, Leah. "Before The 'Hamilton' Cast Performs At The Grammys, Get To Know These Revolutionary Stars". Retrieved December 30, 2016.
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