Dan Amboyer
| Dan Amboyer | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
December 28, 1985 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon School of Drama (2006) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Parent(s) |
Dr. Donald Amboyer Claudia Amboyer |
| Website |
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Dan Amboyer (born December 28, 1985) is an American actor, best known for his starring role as Prince William of Wales in the 2011 Hallmark Channel original film William & Catherine: A Royal Romance, which also featured Victor Garber, Jean Smart, and Jane Alexander.
Life and career
Amboyer was born in Detroit, to Claudia and Dr. Donald Amboyer.[1] He attended The Roeper School[2] and arts high school Interlochen Arts Academy.[3] Amboyer subsequently continued his studies at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama,[4] where he was offered early admittance following his junior year of high school.[1] After graduation, he relocated to New York City and began performing in television and theatre.[5]
Amboyer has made guest appearances on the television series Younger (TV series), CBS' Untitled John Cusack Pilot, Unforgettable, Law & Order, Body of Proof, Inside Amy Schumer, and Person of Interest. He has been interviewed by entertainment news outlets Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and E! News.[6] He has worked extensively in Off-Broadway and regional theatre.[7] Amboyer is a founding member of the theatre company Exit, Pursued by a Bear.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | All My Children | French fantasy man | Season 1, episode 9862 |
| 2007 | Law & Order | Todd Barton | Episode: "Good Faith" |
| 2011 | Body of Proof | George White | Episode: "Dead Man Walking" |
| 2011 | William & Catherine: A Royal Romance | HRH Prince William of Wales | Television film |
| 2013 | Inside Amy Schumer | Ron | Episode: "The Horror" |
| 2013 | Person of Interest | Don Juan | Episode: "Liberty" |
| 2014 | Lily in the Grinder | Bean | Art Film |
| 2014 | CBS' Untitled John Cusack Pilot | Douglas | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2014 | Unforgettable | Eric Oliver | Episode: "The Haircut" |
| 2015-present | Younger | Thad Steadman | Recurring |
| 2015 | Benders | Christian | IFC |
| 2015 | Love the Coopers | Jake | CBS Films |
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Drone Pilot | Warner Bros. |
Off-Broadway
- Orange Lemon Egg Canary by Rinne Groff - 2006 (PS 122)
- As You Like It - 2007 (HERE Arts Center)
- The Play About the Naked Guy - 2008 (Baruch Center for the Performing Arts)
- Bash'd - 2008 (The Zipper Factory)
- For the Love of Christ - 2009 (Cherry Lane Theatre)
- Dido, Queen of Carthage - 2010 (Exit, Pursued by a Bear)
- The Great Unknown by William Hauptman and Jim Wann - 2010 (The American Place Theatre)
- Restoration Comedy by Amy Freed - 2010 (Exit, Pursued by a Bear)
- These Seven Sicknesses - 2011 (Exit, Pursued by a Bear)
- Friends and Relations - 2011 (Abingdon Theatre)
- Remembrance of Things Past by Harold Pinter and Di Trevis, US premiere with Richard Armitage - 2014 (92nd Street Y)
Regional theatre
- The Metromaniacs, world premiere by David Ives directed by Michael Kahn - Dorante (Shakespeare Theatre Company)
- As You Like It, directed by Adrian Noble - Orlando (Old Globe Theatre)
- Richard III, directed by Lindsay Posner - Henry VII (Old Globe Theatre)
- Inherit the Wind, directed by Adrian Noble - Bertram Cates (Old Globe Theatre)
- Le Grand Meaulnes, directed by Di Trevis - Augustin Meaulnes (Quantum Theatre)
- The Eclectic Society - Tom Rockwell (Walnut Street Theatre)
- Grease - Kenickie (The Muny)
- Crazy for You - Lank Hawkins (North Shore Music Theatre)
- Doctor Faustus - (Utah Shakespearean Festival)
- Henry IV - (Utah Shakespearean Festival)
- Romeo and Juliet - (Utah Shakespearean Festival)
- Speak to Me, Annie - (Utah Shakespearean Festival)
- My Fair Lady - (Utah Shakespearean Festival)
- Camelot - Utah Shakespearean Festival
- Godspell - Jesus (Meadow Brook Theatre)
- A Christmas Carol - (Meadow Brook Theatre)
- Swan Lake - (American Ballet Theatre)
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat starring Donny Osmond - National Tour
- Urinetown, directed by John Carrafa - Officer Lockstock (Carnegie Mellon University)
- As You Like It, directed by Di Trevis - Jaques (Carnegie Mellon University)
- Compleat Female Stage Beauty - Ned Kynaston (Carnegie Mellon University)
References
- 1 2 "Dan Amboyer Biography". TVGuide.
- ↑ Hill, Mary (24 August 2011). "Actor with local ties starring in royal love story". Titusville Herald.
- ↑ Beagle, Ben (10 September 2011). "Son of Perry native lands princely role in Hallmark Channel movie". The Daily News Online.
- ↑ Owen, Rob (25 August 2011). "Yankee ingenuity: CMU grad Dan Amboyer plays the prince in 'William & Catherine: A Royal Romance'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ↑ , Ology.com.
- ↑ , Access Hollywood Live!.
- ↑ Haffey, Sean M. (26 August 2012). "TRIPLE DUTY: Meticulous preparation helps actor Dan Amboyer as he juggles three roles at the Old Globe’s Shakespeare Festival". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ↑ "Production Information - As You Like It". The Old Globe.
External links
- Official website
- Dan Amboyer at the Internet Movie Database
- Dan Amboyer at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- Dan Amboyer at The Hollywood Reporter
- Dan Amboyer Shakespeare Feature at San Diego U-T
- Dan Amboyer Photo Gallery at San Diego U-T
- Dan Amboyer at Deadline.com
- Dan Amboyer at Access Hollywood
- Dan Amboyer on The Hallmark Channel
- Dan Amboyer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Dan Amboyer at The Daily Mail