Derek Klena

Derek Klena

Derek Klena as Eddie Birdlace Dogfight
Born October 3, 1991 (age 25)
Los Angeles, California
Nationality American
Occupation Actor, Singer, Performer
Known for Wicked, Dogfight, Anastasia

Derek Klena (born October 3, 1991) is an American actor and singer. He originated the role of "Eddie Birdlace" in the stage adaption of Dogfight,[1] and played Fiyero in the 10th anniversary company of Wicked on Broadway.[2] He is also known for his appearances on Law & Order: SVU, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Blue Bloods.[3]

In 2017 he plays the role of Dmitry in Anastasia on Broadway, having previously played the role at Hartford Stage in Hartford, Connecticut[4]

Filmography

Musical Theater

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Carrie Tommy Ross Off-Broadway revival
2012 Dogfight Eddie Birdlace Off-Broadway Original Cast
2013 Wicked Fiyero 10th anniversary cast; Broadway debut
2014 The Bridges of Madison County Michael Johnson Original Broadway Cast
2017 Anastasia Dimitri Original Broadway Cast

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Tomorrow People Dylan Episode: "Pilot"
2014 The Carrie Diaries Private Robert Watson Episode: "Date Expectations"
2015 Law & Order: SVU Connor Howell Episode: "Devastating Story"
2015 One Bad Choice Drew Episode: "Stephan Perez"
2016-2017 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Douglas/DJ Fingablast Episodes: "Kimmy Goes to a Play";

"Kimmy Bites an Onion!"

2016 Blue Bloods Cormac Phillips Episode: "Down the Rabbit Hole"
2016 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Brandon Schmidt Episode: "Doping"
2016 Quantico Eric Boyer Episode: "Kubark"

References

  1. ↑ Broadway.com
  2. ↑ Gioia, Michael (31 October 2013). ""Wonderful": Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena, Alli Mauzey and Cast of Wicked Soar at Musical's Tenth Anniversary on Broadway". Retrieved 2017-03-30.
  3. ↑ "Derek Klena". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
  4. ↑ Hetrick, Adam (28 June 2016). "Cast and Theatre Set for Broadway’s Anastasia". Retrieved 2017-03-30.
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