Mark Jacoby
Mark Jacoby (born May 21, 1947) is an American musical theatre performer. He has achieved fame from his leading roles on Broadway in Show Boat, The Phantom of the Opera and Ragtime, among others. He has also performed widely in national tours, regional theatre and Off-Broadway.[1]
Mark Jacoby | |
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| Born | May 21, 1947 Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Leading roles on Broadway in Show Boat, The Phantom of the Opera, and Ragtime |
| Notable work | Show Boat, The Phantom of the Opera, and Ragtime |
Career
On Broadway, Jacoby appeared in the revival of Sweet Charity from 1986 to 1987. He portrayed the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera from 1991 to 1993.[2] Jacoby later appeared in the revivals of Grand Hotel, Show Boat, Man of La Mancha, and Sweeney Todd.[3] For his role in Show Boat, he was nominated for a Tony Award in 1994. Jacoby acted in the original productions of Elf: The Musical and Ragtime and portrayed Wizard of Oz in the touring production of Wicked.
Jacoby has appeared in episodes of Law & Order, As the World Turns, The Blacklist, and others. Jacoby portrayed Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger in the 2017 film The Post and Hershel Jick in the 2021 miniseries Dopesick.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Night Listener | Male Realtor | |
| 2013 | The Scene: An Exploration of Music in Toronto | — | Documentary |
| 2017 | The Post | Warren Burger | |
| 2019 | The Assistant | Dad | Voice |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Smithsonian Salutes Disney Music | Singer | Television film |
| 1997–2002 | Law & Order | Mr. Milford / Douglas Stark / Ryan | 3 episodes |
| 2002 | Ed | Moustache Guy | Episode: "Things To Do Today" |
| 2003, 2016 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Judge Stephen Kerry / Phillip Dutton | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | As the World Turns | Trip Baker | Episode #1.13195 |
| 2015 | Elementary | Lawyer | Episode: "All My Exes Live in Essex" |
| 2017 | The Blacklist | John Tadsen | Episode: "The Apothecary (No. 59)" |
| 2017 | Madam Secretary | Jacob Barker | Episode: "Minefield" |
| 2018 | The Good Fight | News Panel Commentator | Episode: "Day 415" |
| 2019 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Professor Lerman | Episode: "Marvelous Radio" |
| 2021 | Dopesick | Hershel Jick | Episode: "Pseudo-Addiction" |
| 2022 | Mike | Vince Fuller | Episode: "Desiree" |
References
- Mark Jacoby, Goodman Theatre, 2001 and Mark Jacoby Theatre Credits, BroadwayWorld, accessed August 19, 2013
- Citron, Stephen (September 13, 2001). Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber: The New Musical. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-535727-1.
- Green, Stanley; Ginell, Cary (December 15, 2019). Broadway Musicals: Show by Show: Show by Show. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-5071-0.