Christopher Hanke

Christopher Jason Hanke, often credited as Christopher J. Hanke, (born March 18, 1976) is an American actor and singer known for his roles on Broadway and television.

Christopher Hanke
Born
Christopher Jason Hanke

(1976-03-18) March 18, 1976
Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
Other namesChristopher J. Hanke
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2009–present
Known forActing

Early life

Hanke was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the oldest of five children. He spent his childhood in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Hanke was accepted to medical school, but decided to defer his admission.[1]

Career

Hanke has played leading roles in various Broadway and off-Broadway shows. His roles have included Ethan Girard in the national tour of The Full Monty (2002) and Nick Piazza in Fame on 42nd Street (2003, off-Broadway); and on Broadway as J.T. in In My Life (2005), Mark Cohen in Rent (2007) and Baldwin in Cry-Baby (2008); and Claude in Hair (2008 – Central Park production).[2]

Hanke has also appeared on television, playing the series regular role of the inexperienced transplant coordinator Ryan Abbott on the CBS TV series Three Rivers. He had a guest-starring role on ABC's Brothers & Sisters in 2010.[3] He also has a recurring role in the television show Big Love as a Mormon intern in the State Senate.[4]

Hanke appeared on Broadway as Bud Frump in Rob Ashford's 2011 revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, alongside Daniel Radcliffe who played the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch, and his replacement Darren Criss.[5] Hanke replaced Michael Urie in the Off-Broadway solo comedy "Buyer & Cellar," at the Barrow Street Theatre, from March 18, 2014, until its closing on July 27.[6] From June 23–30, 2015, he played "Corny Collins" in Hairspray at The Muny.[7]

On October 7, 2015, a cast recording of Cry-Baby was released, featuring most of the original cast, including Hanke as Baldwin.[8]

In 2016, he was cast as Fabian on Devious Maids. His character is a hairdresser and a self-proclaimed "hair magician".[9]

References
  1. Joy, Kara (October 17, 2005). "Christopher J. Hanke". Broadway.com. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
  2. "Christopher J. Hanke". Who's Who. Celebrity Buzz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
  3. "'Brothers & Sisters' Preview: October 31 on ABC". Broadway World. October 21, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
  4. BWW News Desk (October 21, 2010). "Christopher J. Hanke Set for Recurring Role on Big Love". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved October 23, 2010.
  5. Hetrick, Adam (November 15, 2010). "Tammy Blanchard, Christopher J. Hanke, Rose Hemingway Join How to Succeed Broadway Revival". Playbill. Retrieved November 18, 2010.
  6. Hetrick, Adam. "Christopher J. Hanke Begins Performances in Buyer & Cellar Off-Broadway March 18". Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  7. "Muny Announces Cast for Hairspray". Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  8. "September 17, 2015, "Track Listing and Release Date Revealed for Cry-Baby Cast Recording"".
  9. Ausiello, Michael (February 6, 2016). "Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Gilmore, Grey's, Arrow, Castle, Walking Dead, Good Wife, The Flash and More!". TVLine.


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