Tom Lenk

Thomas Loren Lenk (born June 16, 1976) is an American film and television actor, best known for portraying the character of Andrew Wells in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Early life Lenk was born in Camarillo, California, the son of Pamela Sherman, a teacher, and Fred Lenk, a tuba player, high school music teacher, and school district computer network administrator. He attended Adolfo Camarillo High School, and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Arts.

Career

After launching his career in 1997 with small parts in movies, Lenk won his breakthrough role in Buffy in 2000. He appeared in twenty-seven episodes of Joss Whedon's show altogether, and also played Andrew in two episodes of its spin off, Angel. Among the many television shows in which he appeared as a guest star were NBC's Joey, House, Six Feet Under, Eli Stone, How I Met Your Mother and Nip/Tuck. His film roles have included small parts in Date Movie, The Number 23, and Transformers. He also appeared in the web series Border Patrol, which premiered in June 2008 on Atom.com.

Besides acting, Lenk is a singer and playwright. He has toured with the European cast of Grease and has written three plays. He took over the role of Franz in the Broadway musical Rock of Ages as of September 14, 2009, having originated the role in the Las Vegas and Los Angeles productions in 2006. From 2009 to 2010, he posted video blogs on YouTube summing up his experiences on Broadway, usually under the title "Tom's Broadway Blogs". He also contributes video content to Felicia Day's YouTube channel, Geek and Sundry, and parodies fashion on Instagram.

Lenk appeared in an episode of Psych that poked fun at Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Kristy Swanson, who played Buffy in the movie that preceded the television show, took part in the episode as well. He also performed in the June 2012 edition of Don't Tell My Mother!, a monthly showcase in which authors, screenwriters, actors and comedians share embarrassing true stories.

In 2013, Lenk joined the Lifetime series Witches of East End as Hudson Rafferty. In 2016, he appeared in the third season finale of Transparent. In 2018 he starred in Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist which has played in LA, Edinburgh, and London.

Personal life Lenk is gay. Lenk hosts the Undressing Podcast with co-host Felicia Day.

Filmography

Film

Television Year Show Role Notes 2000 Judging Amy Alan Higgins Episode: "The God Thing" 2000–2003 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Cyrus, Andrew Wells Recurring, 27 episodes2001 Popular Chicken Delivery Guy Episode: "The Brain Game" Ruling Class Unsold TV pilotCousin Skeeter Episode: "Little Mr. Big Man on Campus"2004 Mystery Girl Unsold UPN TV pilot Angel Andrew Wells Episodes: "Damage", "The Girl in Question" Six Feet Under Young Poet Episode: "In Case of Rapture" Joey Thomas Episode "Joey and the Big Audition" 2005 House, M.D. Allen Episode: "Spin" 2006 How I Met Your Mother Scott Episode: "Swarley" 2007 Nurses MRI Technician FOX TV pilot2008 G.I.L.F. Tevor Web series Eli Stone WPK Assistant Episode: "Heal the Pain" Samantha Who? Coffee shop clerk Episode: "The Girlfriend", "The Boss" Do Not Disturb Victor Episode: "Pilot"2009 Trust Me Anti Corporate Idealist Episode: "Odd Man Out" Nip/Tuck Corey Episode: "Enigma"2011 The Guild Himself Episode: "Social Traumas" Greek Tour Guide Smith Episode: "Legacy" Psych Lucien Episode: "This Episode Sucks" 2013–14 Witches of East End Hudson Rafferty Recurring role 2014 Episodes Publicist Episode: "Episode Five" 2015 Bones Chris Winfelder Episode: "The Carpals in the Coy-Wolves"2016 Transparent Trevor Episode: "Exciting and New" Good Girls Revolt Malcolm Episode: "The Year-Ender" Princess Rap Battle Flynn Episode: "Rapunzel & Flynn vs. Anna & Kristoff"2017 Fresh Off the Boat Roger Episode: "Pie vs. Cake" Hyperlinked Wardrobe Stylist Episode: "The Interview"2018 Another Period Husband Episode: "Sex Nickelodeon" Workin' Moms Demitre Episode: "Cuck" American Housewife Marshall Granville Episode: "Mom Guilt" Room 104 Matty Episode: "FOMO"2019 Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ Brandoon Episode: "Good Todd Hunting" EastSiders Collin 4 episodes 2020 NCIS: New Orleans Kevin McCable Episode: "Predators" 2021 American Horror Stories Tim Williams Episode: "Game Over" 2021 Batwoman Charlie Clark Episode: "Antifreeze" 2021 NCIS: Hawai'i Carter Dunlap Episode: "Nightwatch" 2022 Dead End: Paranormal Park Rancibalafloss El Hoxtrot "Hox"

Stage Year Play Role Theater Notes 2009Rock of Ages Franz Brooks Atkinson Theatre Replaced Wesley Taylor 2017 Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist Tilda Swinton Celebration Theatre