Sean Allan Krill
Sean Allan Krill (born June 10, 1971) is an American actor and singer who has appeared in film and television, on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at prestigious regional theaters across the country. Krill made his Broadway debut as Sam Carmichael in 2008 in Mamma Mia!.[1] He originated the role of Steve Healy in the Alanis Morissette musical Jagged Little Pill for which he was nominated for the 2020 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[2], and the cast album of the critically-acclaimed show was the recipient of the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Sean Allan Krill | |
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| Born | Sean Allan Krill June 10, 1971 |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Spouse(s) | Harry Bouvy (m. 2015),[3] Guy Adkins |
| Website | https://seanallankrill.com |
Life & Career
Sean Allan Krill was born on Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. His father, Allan Krill was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Krill lived in many different cities, but grew up predominantly in Shelby Township, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.[4] After watching a national tour performance of Les Misérables at The Fisher Theater, Krill was inspired to pursue a career in acting.[5] Krill studied at Wayne State University, where he received the Lily Tomlin Scholarship for Theatre.[6]
Broadway & Off-Broadway
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | Jagged Little Pill | Steve Healy | Broadhurst Theater, Broadway & American Repertory Theater |
| 2017 | Joan of Arc: Into the Fire, by David Byrne | Bishop Cauchon | The Public Theater, off Broadway |
| 2015 | Honeymoon in Vegas | Tommy Korman | Nederlander Theater, Broadway |
| 2013 | Hit The Wall, by Ike Holter | A-Gay | Barrow Street Theatre, off Broadway |
| 2012 | A Civil War Christmas, by Paula Vogel | John Wilkes Booth | New York Theatre Workshop, off Broadway |
| 2011-2012 | On a Clear Day You Can See Forever | Dr. Mark Bruckner | St. James Theater, Broadway |
| 2009 | The Brother/Sister Plays, by Tarell Alvin McCraney | O Li Roon | The Public Theater, off Broadway |
| 2006-2009 | Mamma Mia! | Sam Carmichael | Winter Garden Theater, Broadway & National Tour |
| 2003-2004 | Thoroughly Modern Millie | Trevor Graydon III | First National Tour |
Filmography
Television & Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dopesick | Purdue Sales Manager | 2 Episodes | |
| 2021 | Dr. Death | Dr. Timothy Darnton | Episode 5 | |
| 2021 | Blue Bloods | Elon Lubin | Season 11, Episode 14 | |
| 2020 - 2022 | Search Party | Sydney Muscat | Seasons 3 & 5, 3 Episodes | |
| 2019 | The Blacklist | Vance Palmer | Season 7, Episode 3 | |
| Godfather of Harlem | Lester Wolff | Season 1, 2 Episodes | ||
| 2016 | Mr. Robot | Kevin | Season 2, 4 Episodes |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tony Award | Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical | Steve Healy, Jagged Little Pill | Nominated |
| 2020 | Grammy Award | Best Musical Theater Album | Vocalist, Jagged Little Pill | Won |
| 2016 | Craig Noel Award | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | Colonel Brandon, Sense and Sensibility | Won |
| 2015 | Joseph Jefferson Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical | Tommy Albright, Brigadoon | Nominated | |
| 1995 | Best Ensemble and Best Revue | Forever Plaid | Won |
Personal life
After graduating from Wayne State University College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts, he moved to Chicago to open the original Chicago company of Forever Plaid in 1994, playing Sparky. Krill lived and worked in Chicago for over 15 years, appearing in both plays and musicals at theaters throughout the city, including Royal George Theater, Marriott Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Court Theater, Chicago Theatre, Rosemont Horizon, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Nederlander Theatre, CIBC Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Krill is openly gay. His partner of 13 years, fellow actor Guy Adkins, died on May 12, 2010 after a 15 month bout with colon cancer.[7] Krill and actor Harry Bouvy married in 2015, after bonding over the experience of losing their partners.[8] The pair performed together in regional productions of Boeing-Boeing & White Christmas.[9]
Krill lives in New York, New York.
References
- "Sean Allan Krill Resume" (PDF). seanallankrill.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Ryan McPhee (October 15, 2020). "2020 Tony Award Nominations: Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge!, Slave Play Lead the Pack". Playbill.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- "Harry & Sean Registry". Zola.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Theresa Pisula (August 14, 2007). "Interview with SEAN ALLAN KRILL". www.houstontheatre.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Emily Healey-Lynham. "Interview with Sean Allan Krill". thebespokeblackbook.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Sean Allan Krill. "Bio". seanallankrill.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Eileen Shapiro (March 9, 2020). "Sean Allan Krill – Jagged Little Pill". getoutmag.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Broadwaycom (January 13, 2020). "Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Sean Allan Krill of JAGGED LITTLE PILL". youtube.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- Diep Tran (January 13, 2020). "You Lose, You Learn: How Theater Helped Jagged Little Pill's Sean Allan Krill Overcome Grief". broadway.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.