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Deven May

b. 1971

American actor

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Born 1971. Deven May is an American actor, photographer, stage actor, film and theatre.

Deven Shaw May (born April 3, 1971, in Whittier, California) is an American Broadway performer, actor and photographer. He is most famous for his portrayal of the half-bat, half-human boy in Laurence O'Keefe's Off-Broadway musical Bat Boy, for which he won a Theatre World Award for "Outstanding New York Debut", as well as Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominations. He also performed as Bat Boy in London at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Among other credits, he appears in the films Temptation and Fabled.

Along with theatre and film, May is also a professional photographer.

May recently played Tommy DeVito in the National Tour Production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning musical. He later reprised the role of Tommy DeVito in the Las Vegas company at The Paris Hotel, which was previously playing at The Palazzo. May concluded his run as part of the Las Vegas Jersey Boys company on November 23, 2014, after playing the role for seven years.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Awards
Theatre World Award
Also known as
Deven Shaw May

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Deven May?

American actor

When was Deven May born?

Deven May was born on 3 April 1971 in Whittier.

What is Deven May's occupation?

Deven May is an actor, photographer, stage actor, film and theatre.

What nationality is Deven May?

Deven May is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Deven May

· Wikidata: Q5266844

· DBpedia: Deven May

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