Paul Vogt
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 Paul Vogt, August 2011 |
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| Born | December 16, 1964 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor/Comedian |
Paul C. Vogt (born December 16, 1964) is an American actor and comedian best known for his work as a cast member on the sketch comedy programs MADtv, The Big Gay Sketch Show and The Rerun Show.
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[edit] Life and career
Vogt was born in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Kenmore East High School in 1982. He has an identical twin brother, Peter Allen Vogt, who appeared with him in some sketches on MADtv, on an episode of Arrested Development (season three's "The Cabin Show"), Reno 911! (season three's episode "...And the Installation Is Free"), Hannah Montana (season three's episode "Killing me softly with his height") and in the film "Valentine's Day" (2010).
Vogt has guest starred on Chicago Hope, Hannah Montana and The In-Laws. Paul Vogt was a regular cast member of the NBC summer series The Rerun Show. One of his many characters received a lot of attention, Mrs. Edna Garrett from The Facts of Life. Paul has also starred in several commercials, independent films, and stage work. He was seen in Happy Days: the musical for Garry Marshall at the Falcon Theater in Burbank. He also appeared in Marshall's film Raising Helen.
In January 2007, he took over the lead role of Edna Turnblad in the Broadway production of Hairspray (the role created by Divine in the John Water's film and then by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein on Broadway).[1] Previously, he played the role in the Las Vegas production (succeeding Harvey Fierstein) in May 2006, as well as the regional theatre premiere at the North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly, Massachusetts) in the fall of 2006. He appeared in the movie Blonde Ambition, filming his scenes in between Hairspray performances. Vogt lent his voice to the animated film, Igor.
In August 2008, he reprised his role as Mrs. Edna Turnblad for 12 performances at the Sacramento Music Circus. He also reprised the role in August 2009 at The Muny.
He also appeared in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement as Lord Jerry Crawley.
He appeared in 2010 on Grey's Anatomy, Glee and in the movie Valentine's Day.
He appeared as Ursula in the summer 2011 production of 'The Little Mermaid' at The Muny in, St. Louis
[edit] MADtv
Vogt joined the cast of MADtv during the eighth season as a featured player, then was promoted to repertory status the following. He created characters such as flamboyant Lillian Verner Game Show host Dale Briskett and Angela Wright's Canadian cousin Natalie. His celebrity impersonations included Charlotte Rae (a reprisal of Mrs. Edna Garrett from The Rerun Show), Dick Cheney, James Lipton, and Richard Simmons. He left the show because he had an out in his contract after three years.
Characters
- 2-Litre Beth (Fantanas)
- Cynthia "Cindy" Delmont (Big Lady)
- Dale Briskett (Lillian Verner Game Show)
- Ernie "Ernest" (The B.S.)
- Harvey Muckenthaler (Stuart Larkin)
- Carlton "Carl" Swanson, Sr. (Lorraine Swanson)
- Natalie Wright
- Nurse (7:00 AM Condo Report)
- Officer Rufus Champagne
- Sister Mary (Coach Hines)
- Gay Hulk
Impressions
- Ben Franklin
- Bert Lahr
- Bruce Vilanch
- Camryn Manheim
- Charlotte Rae
- Diana DeGarmo
- Dick Cheney
- Edward Asner
- Ethan Suplee
- Jackie Gleason
- James Lipton
- Jeff Garlin
- Jorge Garcia
- Kevin James
- Kirstie Alley
- Les Moonves
- Michael Moloney
- Michael Moore
- Melissa McCarthy
- Queen Elizabeth II
- René Angélil
- Richard Simmons
- Steve Harwell
- Thom Filicia
- Tom Poston
- Willard Scott
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Paul Vogt at the Internet Movie Database
