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James Monroe Iglehart (born September 4, 1974) is an American actor and comic book writer. He is perhaps best known for his Tony Award -winning performance as the Genie in the original Broadway production of Aladdin .
James Monroe Iglehart was born on 4 September 1974 in Hayward, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Wish (2023), Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017) and Disenchanted (2022). He has been married to Dawn Phelps since 11 January 2002.
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- Hayward, California, USA
September 4 marks the birthday of Tony-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart. To celebrate, we're taking a look back at some of his biggest performances thus far.
Mar 21, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — James Monroe Iglehart’s mom took him to see the animated Disney movie “Aladdin” as a high-school graduation gift in 1992. He fell in love with the Genie, naturally. Fast-forward more than two decades and Iglehart found himself playing the first Genie on Broadway, killing it, and on his way to a Tony Award.
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- Entertainment Writer, Editor And Critic
ALADDIN on Broadway - Artist Spotlight: James Monroe Iglehart. Meet James Monroe Iglehart, playing Genie in the new musical comedy. Get Tickets: http://www.aladdinthemusical.com/tickets...
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Learn about James Monroe Iglehart, a multi award winning actor of stage and screen, best known for his Tony Award winning performance as Genie in Aladdin on Broadway. Find out his upcoming projects, TV/film credits, solo concerts, comic book stories and more.
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Feb 15, 2017 · The actor, who played Genie for six years, shares his favorite memories and moments from the show and reveals how he got the role of Lafayette and Jefferson in the hit musical. He also talks about the audience reactions, the celebrity guests and the challenges of switching shows.