Jordan Gelber
Jordan Gelber | |
|---|---|
 Gelber at the2011 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) Riverdale, Bronx,New York,U.S. |
| Education | Stanford University(BA) New York University(MFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Spouse |
Marsha Loeb (m.2009) |
| Children | 2 |
Jordan Gelber(born 1975) is an American actor and singer. He has performed on Broadway in the musicalAvenue Q,inAll My Sonsand inElf the Musical,among other shows. He has also performed in many off-Broadway productions. He has a recurring role in the CBS TV showElementaryand in other television shows.
Early life and education[edit]
Gelber is the son of Donald and Barbra Gelber. He was born in theRiverdaleneighborhood of theBronx,New York City,and grew up inWoodmere,Long Island.[1][2]Gelber has a younger sister, Marielle. Gelber isJewish.[3]In 1993, he graduated fromGeorge W. Hewlett High SchoolinHewlett,Long Island.
He attended theNational Theater Institute.[4]
He is a 1997 graduate ofStanford University,where he was a member of the Stanford Improvisorsimprovisational theatretroupe[5]and ana cappellagroup,Stanford Mendicants.[6]
In 2000, Gelber earned a master's degree in acting fromNew York University'sGraduate Acting Programat theTisch School of the Arts.[6][7]
Career[edit]
Broadway[edit]
He is known for originating the role of struggling comedian Brian in theTony Award-winningBroadwaymusicalAvenue Q.Gelber also performed on Broadway inArthur Miller'sAll My Sonsas Frank Lubey from 2008 to 2009, and played Buddy inElf the Musicalfrom 2012 to 2013.[8]In 2017, at theHudson Theatre,Gelber played Louis/Billy in the limited-run Broadway revival of theStephen Sondheim/James LapinemusicalSunday in the Park With GeorgestarringJake GyllenhaalandAnnaleigh Ashford.[9]
Additional Stage Performances[edit]
He has also been in twooff-Broadwayproductions by the Exchange Theater,RealismandJump!.[10]
His other off-Broadway credits includeThe Polish Playwith the Katharsis Theater Company andBirth and After Birthat theAtlantic Theater Company.[11]In 2019, he played Nathan Detroit inThe Muny's production ofGuys and Dolls.[12]
A particular performance he is less recognized for was inElvis PeopleatNew World Stages.[13]
Television and film[edit]
Gelber has a recurring role in the CBS TV showElementaryas the medical examiner Dr. Eugene Hawes. He also appeared on the first three episodes of the HBO seriesBoardwalk Empire.His television work also includes a recurring role as CSU Tech Layton onLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitand appearances in episodes ofLaw & Order: Criminal Intent,The SopranosandMr. Robot.
His film credits include a role inRiding in Cars with BoysoppositeSara Gilbert,the 2007 crime dramaBefore the Devil Knows You're DeadandThe Taking of Pelham 123in 2009. In late 2010, he starred in theTodd SolondzfilmDark Horse.In 2016, he played a supporting role in the bo xing drama filmBleed for This.
He lent his voice to the video gameThe Warriorsas Chatterbox, leader of the Hi-Hats gang.
Personal life[edit]
In November 2009, Gelber married Marsha Loeb, a senior online medical editor at McGraw-Hill.[14]They have two sons, Henry and Dashiell.[citation needed]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Way Off Broadway | Ethan | |
| 2001 | Riding in Cars with Boys | Kevin | |
| 2002 | Changing Lanes | Priest | |
| 2004 | Everyday People | Ira | |
| 2007 | Before the Devil Knows You're Dead | Agent #2 | |
| 2008 | Pretty Bird | Corporate Hotshot #2 | |
| 2009 | The Taking of Pelham 123 | Commuter | |
| 2010 | Henry's Crime | Trofimov | |
| 2011 | Dark Horse | Abe | |
| 2015 | Condemned | Big Foot | |
| 2016 | Bleed for This | Dan Duva | |
| 2019 | The Kitchen | Chaim |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | CSU Technician David Layton | 8 episodes |
| 2008 | Ugly Betty | Uno | Episode: "The Manhattan Project" |
| 2013–2019 | Elementary | Dr. Eugene Hawes | 15 episodes |
| 2019 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Hotdog Vendor[1] | Episode: "SLAPP Suits" |
Theater[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Marty the Musical(Workshop) | Marty | |
| Unknown | Dirty Dancing: the Musical(Workshop) | Unknown | |
| 2003-2007 | Avenue Q | Brian | Broadway |
| 2008-2009 | All My Sons | Frank Lubey | Broadway |
| 2012-2013 | Elf | Buddy the Elf | Broadway |
| 2016 | Sunday in the Park with George | Louis/Billy | Off-Broadway |
| 2017 | Broadway | ||
| A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Pseudolus | The Muny | |
| 2019 | Guys and Dolls | Nathan Detroit | The Muny |
| 2020 | Mack & Mabel | Kessel | Encores! |
| 2022 | Mr. Saturday Night | Joey/Farber/Dr. Jeff/Elderly Actor/Others | Broadway |
| 2023-2024 | Fiddler on the Roof | Tevye | Paper Mill Playhouse |
Videogames[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Midnight Club II | Moses |
| 2005 | The Warriors | Chatterbox |
References[edit]
- ^ab"THE Q INTERVIEW: Lucy interviews Jordan Gelber".AvenueQ.Archived fromthe originalon 28 September 2007.Retrieved2 April2007.
- ^(20 August 1995).Path to Success Starts With Internship For college studentsArchived7 November 2012 at theWayback Machine,Newsday( "Jordan Gelber, a Woodmere native spent this summer interning at Dateline NBC in Manhattan. When he returns for his junior year at Stanford..." )
- ^"Elf's Jordan Gelber on Wanting to be Superman, Working with Christopher Walken & Why NYC Isn't on Santa's Naughty List".
- ^http://articles.courant /2012-10-03/entertainment/hc-reading-of-unearthed-play-highlight-eugene-oneill-celebration-20121003_1_free-tours-celebration-honors-national-playwrights-conference[bare URL]
- ^"Stanford Improvisors: 1991-2007".Stanford Improvisors.Retrieved2 April2007.
- ^abShin, Laura."Where He Belongs".STANFORD Magazine.Retrieved2 April2007.
- ^"NYU Graduate Acting Alumni".2011. Archived fromthe originalon 30 May 2012.Retrieved1 December2011.
- ^"All My Sonson Broadway – Cast Bios ".Archived fromthe originalon 21 December 2008.Retrieved20 December2008.
- ^"Sunday in the Park With Georgeon Broadway - Cast & Creative ".Retrieved29 March2017.
- ^"Jean Cocteau Rep, Now 'The Exchange,' presents New Plays".Broadway World.26 March 2007.Retrieved2 April2007.
- ^Bacalzo, Dan (16 December 2006)."Jordan Gelber To Star inThe Polish Play".TheatreMania.Retrieved29 December2019.
- ^Guys and Dolls Muny
- ^Gans, Andrew (12 May 2007)."Avenue Q's Gelber to Be Part of Elvis People Cast ".Playbill News.Playbill.Archived fromthe originalon 11 May 2008.Retrieved20 December2008.
- ^"Engaged: Loeb-Gelber - the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle".Archived fromthe originalon 22 February 2014.Retrieved9 February2014.
External links[edit]
- Jordan Gelberat theInternet Broadway Database
- Jordan GelberatIMDb
- THE Q INTERVIEW: Lucy interviews Jordan GelberArchived28 September 2007 at theWayback Machine
| International | |
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| National | |
| Artists | |
- 1975 births
- Living people
- Tisch School of the Arts alumni
- Jewish American male actors
- American male musical theatre actors
- American male television actors
- Stanford University alumni
- Male actors from New York (state)
- People from Riverdale, Bronx
- People from Woodmere, New York
- George W. Hewlett High School alumni