Richard H. Blake

Born on May 17, 1975, in Providence, Rhode Island, Richard H. Blake began his career as a child actor, making his Broadway debut in 1987 in “Teddy & Alice” at the Minskoff Theatre. The following year, he appeared in “Macbeth” alongside Christopher Plummer and Glenda Jackson. At the age of 14, he achieved a significant milestone by starring as the title character in the 1989 Broadway musical “Prince of Central Park,” becoming the youngest Broadway performer to have his name above the show’s title. His early career also included an appearance on “Star Search” in 1990.

Blake continued to build a notable career in musical theatre, taking over the role of Roger Davis in “Rent” and originating the role of Gus in “Saturday Night Fever” in 1999, later joining the national tour as Tony Manero. He played Link Larkin in the Broadway production of “Hairspray” and originated the role of Glen Guglia in “The Wedding Singer” in 2006. A prominent role came with originating Warner Huntington III in the “Legally Blonde” musical (2007) and contributing to its cast recording. He also had extensive runs as Fiyero in “Wicked,” first on its First National tour from 2008 to 2011, and then on Broadway from 2011 to 2012, before joining the Asian production in Seoul.

His career also includes performances in “Matilda the Musical” as the Escapologist, Sergei, and the Party Entertainer, and taking on the role of Tommy DeVito in “Jersey Boys” on Broadway in 2014. More recently, Blake starred as Lorenzo in the Broadway adaptation of “A Bronx Tale” from 2016 to 2018. His television credits include roles in “Law & Order” (2022), “The Equalizer” (2021), “The Bite” (2021), “Prodigal Son” (2020), “Madam Secretary” (2019), “High Maintenance” (2019), “Blue Bloods” (2018), “Dietland” (2018), “Kevin Can Wait” (2017), and “Elementary” (2016).