Andrew Rannells Biography

Fast Facts

• Enrolled in his first theater class at age 9 and performed in his first show at age 11
• Started his professional career by doing voice-over work in various video games and cartoons, including Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh
• Had replacement roles in the Broadway productions of Hairspray and Jersey Boys before landing one of the lead roles in the original Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon
• Researched his role in The Book of Mormon by meeting with some missionaries
• Was cast in Girls after the producers attended the opening night of The Book of Mormon and then asked him to audition for the role of Elijah