Norbert Leo Butz

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Norbert Leo Butz Fast Facts:

Intended birth name Timothy was changed to Norbert after his father assisted with his delivery and wanted a namesake.
Began singing in grade school and in state choirs, eventually earning a partial music scholarship to college.
Made Broadway debut as an understudy for Adam Pascal's Roger in the rock musical Rent, before eventually taking over the role full-time.
Originated the role of Fiyero in The Wizard of Oz-inspired musical Wicked, which costarred his future wife Michelle Federer.
Turned down the lead role as the mad scientist in The New Mel Brooks Musical: Young Frankenstein to take the lead role in the Mark Twain gender-bending farce Is He Dead?
Stepped in to replace Jeremy Piven after he abruptly left the revival of Speed-the-Plow in 2008.

Norbert Leo Butz Relationships:
Norbert A. Butz - Father
Elaine Butz - Mother
Teresa Ann Butz - Sister
Michelle Federer - Wife
Sydney Butz - Ex-wife
Claire Virginia Butz - Daughter
Maggie Lou Butz - Daughter
Steve Butz - Brother
Mike Butz - Brother
John Butz - Brother
Tom Butz - Brother
Tony Butz - Brother
Timothy Butz - Brother
Jim Butz - Brother
Kathy Brandt - Sister
Ann Lance - Sister
Georgia Teresa Butz - Daughter
Norbert Leo Butz Awards:
2011 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Winner
2005 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Winner
2002 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Musical) - Nominee
College:
Webster University, St. Louis, MO (BFA, 1990); University of Alabama, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery, AL (MFA, 1993)