Ephraim Sykes
| Ephraim Sykes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 17, 1985 St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation | Dancer · choreographer · actor · singer · musician |
| Relatives | Martina Sykes (sister) |
Ephraim Manessah Sykes (born July 17, 1985 in St. Petersburg, Florida)[1] is an American actor. Sykes played the role of George Eacker in the Broadway musical Hamilton.
In December 2016, he played Seaweed J. Stubbs in NBC's live production of Hairspray Live!. In 2017, Sykes originated the role of David Ruffin in the musical Ain't Too Proud, a stage musical based on the life of The Temptations.[2]
Filmography
- 30 Rock (2006)
- The Kennedy Center Honors (2010)
- Leave It on the Floor (2011)
- Smash (2013)
- Vinyl (2016) – Marvin
- Hairspray Live! (2016) – Seaweed J. Stubbs
- Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
- Detroit (2017)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Astaire Awards | Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show | Memphis (musical) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Astaire Awards | Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show | Newsies (musical) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Astaire Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show | Hamilton (musical) | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Ephraim M. Sykes". Playbill. December 8, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ↑ Berkeley Rep (PDF) https://www.berkeleyrep.org/press/pr/1718/Berkeley_Rep_Aint_Too_Proud_Casting.pdf. Retrieved 3 October 2018. Missing or empty
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