Roger Bart Biography (2)

Roger Bart is a gifted actor whose tremendous presence extends to both the small and big screens, as well as to the stage.

Currently, Bart can be seen as George Williams, the menacing pharmacist trying to seduce Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross' character), on ABC's hit drama Desperate Housewives.

Bart is no stranger to the character of Carmen Ghia, having originated the role in the Broadway production of The Producers, for which he received Tony and Drama Desk nominations.

Additional film roles include Jeff Garlin's independent comedy I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With and Paramount Pictures' The Stepford Wives. Bart received critical acclaim for his hilarious role as the gay Stepford wife. The role was created for Bart based on his flamboyant role in the Broadway production of The Producers. Other films include The Insider, starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, Disney's Hercules (singing voice of Young Hercules), and Lady and the Tramp II (singing voice of Scamp).

On Broadway, Bart received the 1999 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as Snoopy in the revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, directed by Michael Mayer. Other Broadway and first national touring credits include The Frogs, starring opposite Nathan Lane, Triumph of Love, King David, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Secret Garden, Big River and The Who's Tommy.

Television credits include Bram and Alice, directed by James Burrows; Law & Order; Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The George Carlin Show.

A native of New Jersey, Bart currently divides his time between New York and Los Angeles.

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