Noah Galvin

Noah Egidi Galvin (born May 6, 1994) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for playing Dr. Asher Wolke in the TV series The Good Doctor, Kenny O'Neal in the ABC sitcom The Real O'Neals and later taking over the title role in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Noah Galvin
Born
Noah Egidi Galvin

(1994-05-06) May 6, 1994
Katonah, New York, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2006–present
Partner(s)Ben Platt (2020–present; engaged)

Early life

Galvin was born and raised in Katonah, New York. He has two siblings, including the multi-instrumentalist Yoke Lore.[1] His father is Catholic, of Irish and Italian descent,[2] and his mother, Abbie (née Fink), is Jewish. He was raised "both Jewish and Catholic going to CCD, Hebrew School and church",[3][4] and has described himself as Jewish.[5]

Acting career

Before starring in The Real O'Neals, he appeared Off-Broadway for companies such as Signature, Playwrights Horizons, MCC, The Public, The Culture Project, The Flea, The Wild Project, New York Theatre Workshop, the Barrow Street Theater, Rattlestick and Ensemble Studio Theater. His audiobook work includes Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Matthew Quick's Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock.

In August 2017, Galvin was named as a temporary replacement for the title role in Dear Evan Hansen, after the departure of Ben Platt. Galvin assumed the role on November 21, 2017, and played his final performance on February 4, 2018.[6] He also took part of the Broadway production Waitress, playing Ogie from April 29, 2019, to August 18, 2019, after which Todrick Hall took over the role. In addition to his stage roles, Galvin also narrated the character part of Arthur in What If It's Us, a novel by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli.[7] He subsequently voiced the role of the character of Prince Rupert in the Gimlet podcast, The Two Princes,[8] which was released on June 4, 2019.

On February 17, 2020, Galvin starred in Manhattan Concert Productions' one-night-only 50th anniversary concert presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Lincoln Center.

In 2020, he joined the cast of the television series The Good Doctor in the recurring role of Dr. Asher Wolke. In 2021, he was promoted to season regular for its upcoming fifth season.[9]

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that Galvin would star in the musical comedy film Theater Camp, inspired by the 2020 short film of the same name co-written with his partner Ben Platt, Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.[10] The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023.[11]

In December 2022, Galvin starred in Meet Cute's holiday romantic comedy, Christmasuzannukkah, with Amy Sedaris. "As a Jew who loves Christmas and Amy Sedaris, I jumped at the opportunity to celebrate both," he said. "I think everyone will find something to love about Christmasuzannukkah."[12]

Personal life

Galvin is gay and came out to his mother when he was 14 years old.[13] He splits his time between Manhattan and Los Angeles.[14] On January 12, 2020, he began a relationship with Ben Platt, whom Galvin replaced in the title role of Dear Evan Hansen in 2017.[15] They announced their engagement on November 25, 2022.[16]

Acting credits

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Promised LandJacksonShort film
2014Welcome to the WayneLeif Bornewell IIIShort film
2018Assassination NationMarty
2019BooksmartGeorge
2020Theater CampBradley "Baby" BjornShort film; also writer and producer[17]
2023Theater CampGlennAlso writer and producer

Television
YearTitleRoleNote
2015The Weekend DetectivesJoshEpisode: "Proof of Concept"
2016–2017The Real O'NealsKenny O'NealLead role; 29 episodes
2017 RuPaul's Drag Race Himself (Judge) Season 9, Episode 9
2020–2023 The Owl House Jerbo Voice, 3 episodes
2020–present The Good Doctor Dr. Asher Wolke Recurring role (Season 4); main role (Season 5–present)
2021 Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Therapy Patient Episode: "Zoey's Extraordinary Double Date"
2021 The Other Two Eddie Episode: "Pat Connects With Her Fans"

Theatre
YearTitleRoleVenueNotesRef.
2005Les MisérablesGavrocheVariousNational tour
2006The Who's TommyTommy WalkerBay Street TheatreRegional[18]
2006AceBilly LucasThe Repertory Theatre[4]
2008Norman's ArkHarry JohnsonJohn Anson Ford Amphitheatre[19]
2008Esther DemsackEverette BrewsterThe Public TheaterOff-Broadway[20]
2010Our TownWally WebbBarrow Street Theatre[21]
2010The Burnt Part BoysDusty RiversPlaywrights Horizons[22]
2011Treasure IslandJim HawkinsIrondale CenterOff-Off-Broadway[23]
2013The Power of DuffRicky DuffHuntington Theatre CompanyRegional[24]
2015What I Did Last SummerCharlie HigginsPershing Square Signature CenterOff-Broadway[25]
2017–2018Dear Evan HansenEvan HansenMusic Box TheatreBroadway[26]
2019 Alice by Heart Dodgy/Duchess/Dodo/Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle MCC Theater Off-Broadway [27]
2019 Waitress Ogie Anhorn Brooks Atkinson Theater Broadway [28]
2020 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph David Geffen Hall Concert production [29]

Audio
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017The Perks of Being a WallflowerCharlie KelmeckisAudiobook - Main role
2018What If It's UsArthur SeussAudiobook - Main role
2019–2020The Two PrincesPrince RupertAudio drama - Main role, three seasons
2021Here's To UsArthur SeussAudiobook - Main role
2021 Goosebumps the Musical Brian Colson Original Studio Cast Recording
2022 Christmasuzannukah Noah Podcast - Main role

See also

References
  1. Fox, Mira (May 8, 2021). "Musician Yoke Lore thrives as a pandemic hermit. Here's what he's gotten done". The Forward. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  2. @noahegalvin (April 5, 2016). "Italian and Irish on my dads side. Polish and Russian on my moms. Full Jew. Full Catholic. Full Mutt" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. Bowman, Sabienna (March 22, 2016). "Noah Galvin THE REAL O'NEALS Interview". Seat42F. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  4. Martens, Joel (April 6, 2016). "The Real O'Neals Noah Galvin". Rage Monthly. Archived from the original on September 5, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  5. Garner, Glenn (May 18, 2016). "10 Qs: The Real O'Neals' Noah Galvin on Fake Siblings, Dan Savage, and Hate Mail". Out. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  6. Lefkowitz, Andy (December 18, 2017). "Taylor Trensch Sets Dear Evan Hansen Start Date; Final Performance Scheduled for Noah Galvin". Broadway.
  7. "Meet the Recording Cast of the What if It's Us Audiobook". Epic Reads. September 19, 2018.
  8. "The Two Princes". Gimlet. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  9. Petski, Denise (May 24, 2021). "'The Good Doctor' Ups Noah Galvin & Bria Samoné Henderson To Series Regular For Season 5". Deadline. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  10. Grobar, Matt (June 9, 2022). "Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Amy Sedaris & More Set For Musical Comedy 'Theater Camp' From Picturestart, Topic Studios And Gloria Sanchez Productions". Deadline.
    - Galuppo, Mia (June 9, 2022). "Ben Platt, Molly Gordon Team for Comedy 'Theater Camp'". Hollywood Reporter.
  11. Major, Michael (December 7, 2022). "THEATER CAMP Starring Ben Platt, Noah Galvin & More to Premiere at Sundance". Broadway World. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  12. Major, Michael. "Noah Galvin to Star In Meet Cute's Holiday Rom-Com Series". Broadway World. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  13. Halterman, Jim (January 10, 2016). ""The Real O'Neals" Star Noah Galvin: My Coming Out Was A Lot Different Than My Character's". NewNowNext. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  14. "Noah Galvin as Kenny O'Neal - The Real O'Neals". ABC. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  15. "Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, who both played Evan Hansen on Broadway, are dating". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  16. VanHoose, Benjamin (November 25, 2022). "Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Engaged: 'He Agreed to Hang Out Forever'". People. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  17. Meyer, Dan (April 1, 2020). "Watch Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, and More in Their Short Film Theater Camp". Playbill. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  18. Portantiere, Michael (June 20, 2006). "The Who's Tommy". Theate rMania.
  19. Foley, F. Kathleen (May 30, 2008). "'Norman's Ark' never sets sail". Los Angeles Times.
  20. Hetrick, Adam (July 15, 2008). ""It's Today" for Esther Demsack at Summer Play Festival, July 15". Playbill.
  21. "David Cromer Returns to Our Town 8/24". Broadway World. August 23, 2010.
  22. Isherwood, Charles (May 25, 2010). "Mining Families Must Pick Up Life's Pieces in a Disaster's Tuneful Aftermath". The New York Times.
  23. Hetrick, Adam (January 11, 2011). "Tom Hewitt, Steve Blanchard, Noah Galvin Set for Treasure Island at Irondale Center". Playbill.
  24. Gans, Andrew (October 11, 2013). "David Wilson Barnes, Amy Pietz and Jennifer Westfeldt Star in Huntington's Power of Duff, Beginning Oct. 11". Playbill.
  25. Brantley, Ben (May 17, 2015). "Review: 'What I Did Last Summer,' a Letter of Apology From an Ex-Teenage r". The New York Times.
  26. Clement, Olivia (August 22, 2017). "Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen Names Its New Evans". Playbill.
  27. "Alice By Heart". MCC Theater. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  28. "Noah Galvin Returns to Broadway in Waitress April 29". Playbill. April 29, 2019.
  29. Gans, Andrew (February 17, 2020). "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Concert, Starring Noah Galvin, Presented February 17". Playbil. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
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