Rory O'Malley Biography

Fast Facts

• Is the co-founder of the Broadway Impact organization, which helps the theater community take action in the fight for marriage equality
• Was nominated for two Drama Desk Awards for "The Book of Mormon" and "Nobody Loves You․"
• Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Drama
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "MADtv" in 1996
• Made his Broadway debut in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" after appearing in regional productions of "Happy Days: The Musical" and "Pride and Prejudice․"
• Quote: "I've been very lucky․ I realize that․ But I don't think I ever walk into a restaurant without thinking, 'I probably should get an application here, just in case'․․․Being raised Irish, you know to always be ready for the bad times․"
• Best known for his role as Dave in "Dreamgirls" and as Michael in "Partners․"
• Created and performed in his autobiographical show "Pub Crawl" in New York City in 2014
• Has also had success on stage, most famously starring as Mormon Elder McKinley in the original Broadway production of "The Book of Mormon․"