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Jacob Brent
American actor
Jacob Brent | |
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| Born | Jacob Brent Bayliff August 14, 1973 (1973-08-14) (age 51) Graham, North Carolina, USA |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, dancer, director, choreographer. |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Jacob 'Jazzy' Brent (born August 14, 1973) is an American stage actor who is best known for his portrayal of Magical Mr. Mistoffelees in the video production of Cats which was filmed in 1998.
Brent graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts in 1991. He holds a Masters of Fine Arts from San Diego State University. He worked with the ALICE workshop, a musical based on Alice in Wonderland, as well as his own showcase at the Sadlers Wells Theatre. In 2002, he worked on choreography for the Elan Awards and the Dance with Dancers Millennium Gala for the New York City Ballet. At Children's Musical Theater San Jose, he directed a 2008 production of Peter Pan as well as a 2009 Spring Production of Leonard Bernstein's Candide.
In 2016, he was appointed assistant professor of dance at Shenandoah University, where he taug
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Jacob Brent is a veteran Broadway performer with a MFA in Musical Theatre.
With extensive experience performing, directing, choreographing and teaching, Mr. Brent has been recognized by The New York Times as knowing how to inspire actors.
As a performer, Jacob is probably best known for his portrayal of Mr. Mistoffelees in the Broadway, London and DVD productions of Cats. Now on the other side of the table, he brings the same commitment and passion for performing to directing, choreographing and teaching.
When not working as a Director and Choreographer, Jacob is currently serving as the Program Director for Musical Theater at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Mr. Brent is actively involved in the international Junior Theatre Festival and pilot productions of new Broadway Jr. musicals... always looking to inspire the next generation of artists and audiences.
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Jacob Brent
FULL NAME: Jacob Brent
BIRTHDAY: August 14, 1973
BORN: Orlando, Florida, USA.
CURRENT AGE: 27
HEIGHT: 5'6"
RIGHTY OR LEFTY: Right-Handed
HAIR COLOR: Brown
EYE COLOR: Dark Brown
VOCAL RANGE: Tenor
BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina
KNOWN FAMILY: Father and a brother
PETS: Two cats
FAVORITE COLOR: Orange
TRAINER: Duncan Noble
TRAINING LOCATIONS: North Carolina School of the Arts (Graduated 1991), School of American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Walt Disney World 'World Dancers' Troupe, Walt Disney Television Specials, '93-'94 Original Las Vegas Production of 'Starlight Express' (Turnov), '94-'96 Broadway CATS Production (Pouncival), '96-'99 Broadway CATS Production (Mistoffelees), '98 'CATS' Video & 'Making of CATS' Video (Mistoffelees), '98-April '01 'Access Broadway' Cast Member (Dance Department & Judicial Committee), '99-'00 "North Carolina School of the Arts" Summer Dance Camp Instructor, Summer '00 "STEPS On Broadway" Summer Dance Program Teacher, December '00 "The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular" Cast Member, April
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