Christopher Hanke Explained

Christopher Hanke
Birth Name:Christopher Jason Hanke
Birth Date:18 March 1976
Birth Place:Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
Other Names:Christopher J. Hanke
Occupation:Actor, singer
Known For:Acting
Years Active:2009–present

Christopher Jason Hanke, often credited as Christopher J. Hanke, (born March 18, 1976) is an American actor and singer known for his roles on Broadway and television.

Early life

Hanke was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the oldest of five children. He spent his childhood in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Hanke was accepted to medical school, but decided to defer his admission.[1]

Career

Hanke has played leading roles in various Broadway and off-Broadway shows. His roles have included Ethan Girard in the national tour of The Full Monty (2002) and Nick Piazza in Fame on 42nd Street (2003, off-Broadway); and on Broadway as J.T. in In My Life (2005), Mark Cohen in Rent (2007) and Baldwin in Cry-Baby (2008); and Claude in Hair (2008 – Central Park production).[2]

Hanke has also appeared on television, playing the series regular role of the inexperienced transplant coordinator Ryan Abbott on the CBS TV series Three Rivers. He had a guest-starring role on ABC's Brothers & Sisters in 2010.[3] He also has a recurring role in the television show Big Love as a Mormon intern in the State Senate.[4]

Hanke appeared on Broadway as Bud Frump in Rob Ashford's 2011 revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, alongside Daniel Radcliffe who played the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch, and his replacement Darren Criss.[5] Hanke replaced Michael Urie in the Off-Broadway solo comedy "Buyer & Cellar," at the Barrow Street Theatre, from March 18, 2014, until its closing on July 27.[6] From June 23–30, 2015, he played "Corny Collins" in Hairspray at The Muny.[7]

On October 7, 2015, a cast recording of Cry-Baby was released, featuring most of the original cast, including Hanke as Baldwin.[8]

In 2016, he was cast as Fabian on Devious Maids. His character is a hairdresser and a self-proclaimed "hair magician".[9]

Filmography

The following is a list of Hanke's acting projects as compiled on the Internet Movie Database.[10]

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2009Clear Blue TuesdaySamantha's Boyfriend
2013The HearingTommy WolfeShort
2020Breaking FastJohn

Television

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2009Three RiversRyan Abbott13 episodes
2010Brothers & SistersMarcusEpisode: "An Ideal Husband"
2011Big LoveStuart5 episodes
2011Late Show with David LettermanBud Frump1 episode
2012The Client ListLukeEpisode: "Acting Up"
2013Major CrimesStewart NessEpisode: "False Pretenses"
2015Odd Mom OutDevon9 episodes
2016Devious MaidsFabian3 episodes
2017Kevin Can WaitParker2 episodes
2017YoungerDeaneEpisode: "The Gelato and the Pube"
2019After ForeverStefan7 episodes
2020I Know This Much Is TrueThadEpisode: "Two"
2021The ResidentGregg6 episodes
2022A Million Little ThingsDr. Ashley Anderson6 episodes

Voice acting

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2013Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population Video game
2013Grand Theft Auto OnlineThe Local PopulationVideo game
2019FintanPodcast series

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joy. Kara. Christopher J. Hanke. Broadway.com. March 20, 2011. October 17, 2005.
  2. Web site: Christopher J. Hanke. Who's Who. Celebrity Buzz. March 20, 2011.
  3. Web site: 'Brothers & Sisters' Preview: October 31 on ABC. Broadway World. December 12, 2010. October 21, 2010.
  4. Web site: BWW News Desk. Christopher J. Hanke Set for Recurring Role on Big Love. broadwayworld.com. October 23, 2010. October 21, 2010.
  5. Web site: Hetrick. Adam. Tammy Blanchard, Christopher J. Hanke, Rose Hemingway Join How to Succeed Broadway Revival. Playbill. November 18, 2010. November 15, 2010.
  6. Web site: Hetrick. Adam. Christopher J. Hanke Begins Performances in Buyer & Cellar Off-Broadway March 18. December 16, 2015.
  7. Web site: Muny Announces Cast for Hairspray. December 16, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222123257/http://www.muny.org/frontpage/25-muny-latest-news/100640-muny-announces-cast-for-hairspray. December 22, 2015. dead.
  8. Web site: September 17, 2015, "Track Listing and Release Date Revealed for Cry-Baby Cast Recording".
  9. Web site: Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Gilmore, Grey's, Arrow, Castle, Walking Dead, Good Wife, The Flash and More!. Michael. Ausiello. TVLine. February 6, 2016.
  10. Web site: Christopher J. Hanke Actor . 2024-07-08 . IMDb . en-US.