Brandon Victor Dixon

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Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Received a nomination for the 2010 Drama Desk Award for outstanding actor in a musical
Received the I․A․L Diamond Award for Achievement in the Arts
Graduated from Columbia University
Trained at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting
Was a member of the cast of the national tour of the musical "The Lion King" in 2003
Frequently works on musical productions, including "Indomitable: James Brown," "Motown The Musical" and "Shuffle Along․"
Originated the role of Harpo in the 2005 Broadway production "The Color Purple․"

2018Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor:Nominated
2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:Nominated
2019Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
2019Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated

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