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Ephraim Sykes

b. 1985

American actor

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About Ephraim Sykes

Born 1985. Ephraim Sykes is an American actor, musical theatre actor and television actor.

Ephraim Manessah Sykes (born July 17, 1985) is an American actor and singer. Sykes played the role of George Eacker in the original Broadway cast of the musical Hamilton. In 2017, Sykes originated and was nominated for a Tony Award for the role of David Ruffin in the musical Ain't Too Proud, a stage musical based on the life of The Temptations. In 2024, he starred as George Gibbs in the Broadway revival of the American classic Our Town.

In December 2016, he played Seaweed J. Stubbs in NBC's live production of Hairspray Live!.

Filmography 30 Rock (2006) The Kennedy Center Honors (2010, 2011, 2013) Leave It on the Floor (2011) Smash (2013) Vinyl (2016) – Marvin Hairspray Live! (2016) – Seaweed J. Stubbs Crisis in Six Scenes (2016) Detroit (2017) - Jimmy Hamilton (2020) - George Eacker Russian Doll (2022) - Derek, 3 episodes Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2024) - Bobby the Myth, episode: "Wish-Tar"

Theatre

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Important facts

Born
17 July 1985, St. Petersburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, musical theatre actor, television actor
Nationality
United States
Education
Fordham University, Pinellas County Center for the Arts, Gibbs High School
Also known as
Ephraim Manessah Sykes

People in Ephraim Sykes's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of David Ruffin
David Ruffin
1941 – 1991
Singer
 Portrait of George Gibbs
George Gibbs
1905 – 1987
Australian rules football player

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ephraim Sykes?

American actor

When was Ephraim Sykes born?

Ephraim Sykes was born on 17 July 1985 in St. Petersburg.

What is Ephraim Sykes's occupation?

Ephraim Sykes is an actor, musical theatre actor and television actor.

What nationality is Ephraim Sykes?

Ephraim Sykes is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ephraim Sykes

· Wikidata: Q27975667

· DBpedia: Ephraim Sykes

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