Christian Borle

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Job Title

Actor

Born

October 1, 1973

Career Milestones

1999

Made his Broadway debut understudying the role of Willard in the stage adaptation of the film "Footloose" (1984)

2000

Featured in the revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar"

2001

Feature acting debut with a minor role in "The Accident"

2003

Replaced Gavin Creel in the role of Jimmy in "Thoroughly Modern Millie"; actress Sutton Foster (whom he later married in 2006) played the title role

2007

Breakthrough Broadway role, playing Emmett Forrest in the musical production of "Legally Blonde"; earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical

2010

Landed a minor role as a golf caddy in the action comedy "The Bounty Hunter," starring Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston

2012

Cast as the writer of a Broadway musical on NBC's "Smash"