Aaron Tveit stars as rookie FBI Agent Mike Warren on USA Network's new hour-long drama series, GRACELAND, premiering Thursday, June 6th at 10/9c.
Most recently, Tveit filmed "Les Miserables," where he co-starred as the student revolutionary "Enjolras." "Les Miserables" was directed by Tom Hooper and also stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried.
Tveit starred on Broadway in "Catch Me If You Can," originating the role of Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed in the Spielberg film by Leonardo DiCaprio. Additionally he created the role of "Gabe" in the Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical, "Next to Normal" which he developed Off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theatre, Arena Stage, and debuted on Broadway.
He has received numerous honors for his work in theatre including the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance in "Next to Normal" and the Actors Equity Association, Clarence Derwent Award for Most Promising Actor. Nominations included Distinguished Performance from the Drama League; Best Male Dancer from the Fred and Adele Astaire Awards; and Outstanding Featured Actor from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, all for his work in "Catch Me If You Can." In addition to "Wicked" and "Hairspray" on Broadway, he starred in the national tours of "Hairspray" and "Rent," reprising his role in the latter for the Hollywood Bowl production directed by Neil Patrick Harris. He is featured on the cast recordings for "Catch Me If You Can" and "Next to Normal."
Tveit can also be seen in films "Premium Rush," "Howl" and "Ghost Town" as well as on television in "The Good Wife," "Body Of Proof," "Ugly Betty," "Law & Order: SVU," and as Trip Van der Bilt on "Gossip Girl."