Jeremy Kushnier | |
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Born |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
September 30, 1975
Occupation | Stage actor, songwriter |
Jeremy Kushnier (/ˈkʊʃniər/; born September 30, 1975) is a stage actor and songwriter.
Kushnier is most well known for originating the role of Ren McCormick in the musical rendition of Footloose, and for his role in the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys in the role of Tommy Devito and was one of the "Top 10 Great Chicago Performances of 2007". He starred in the Chicago cast, and then opened the Vegas production. He took over the role of Tommy on August 21, 2008 as part of the Toronto engagement of Jersey Boys, which was part of the North American tour. He played Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine in the first national tour of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal. He is currently on Broadway in a revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, playing a priest and understudying the roles of Judas, Jesus and Pilate.....He is currently on Broadway in the Musical Show Called PARAMOUR via Cirque Du Soleil Group----2016 at the Lyric Theater, NYC
He is married to Jenny Lee Stern.
Jeremy Kushnier was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Kushnier attended Miles MacDonell Collegiate, the Winnipeg School of Performing Arts, and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, all in Winnipeg. He is the brother of the actor Serge Kushnier and the musician Bryce Kushnier, involved with the electronic project vitaminsforyou.