About Ben Davis
Born 1975. Ben Davis is a musical theatre actor and actor.
Benjamin Jay Davis (born July 15, 1975) is an American singer and actor. He is known for his roles in musical theatre and opera on Broadway, including La bohème, for which he was honored with a Tony Award.
Life and career Davis was born in Ames, Iowa, and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, the older of two sons; his mother was a real estate agent.
His first professional production was the US national tour of Les Misérables in 1997. He has played Hades, since September 1, 2026, in the Broadway production of Hadestown.
Davis has appeared on television and in films, including starring as Papageno in the film The Magic Flute (2006).
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American actor and singer (born 1975)
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Ben Davis was born on 15 July 1975.
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Ben Davis is a musical theatre actor and actor.
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