David Bologna

David Bologna is an American actor, dancer and singer. Beginning conducting performance at the age of seven, Bologna became a Tony Award nominee at the age of fourteen as the Best Featured Actor in a Musical for their Broadway debut as Billy's flamboyant best friend Michael in Billy Elliot the Musical.

Life and career Born and raised in New Orleans, Bologna is the son of Rick Bologna and Holly Bologna. Their home was flooded when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, and their family moved to Austin, Texas. In Texas they performed with the Zachary Scott Theatre and the youth theatre kidsActing Studio and appeared in multiple productions, including Beauty and the Beast, Grease, and Cabaret.

They are a two-time winner of the North American Irish Dancing Championships and placed fifth in the World Irish Dance Championships.

On November 13, 2008, Billy Elliot the Musical opened on Broadway featuring Bologna alternating in the role of Michael with Frank Dolce. Although the three actors who portrayed Billy shared the Tony nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, Bologna alone was nominated as Best Featured Actor in a Musical, as they had been the one to "debut" the role in the first "official" performance. Bologna's last performance in Billy Elliot was on September 27, 2009, however they returned to perform the role of Michael on June 16, 2010, for a limited engagement which lasted until August 8, 2010.

Awards Awards Year Award Category Role Show Result Ref.2009Tony Award Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical MichaelBilly Elliot the Musical