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Andrew Burnap
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![]() Burnap at the 74th Tony Awards in 2021
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Education | University of Rhode Island (BFA) Yale University (MFA) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2014–present |
Andrew Burnap (born March 5, 1991) is an American actor. He is well-known for his work on stage in plays and musicals. Andrew started his acting career in 2014. He became famous for playing Toby Darling in the play The Inheritance. This role earned him a special award called the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
Andrew has also acted in TV shows. He played Phil in the Apple TV+ series WeCrashed in 2022. He also appeared as Joseph Smith in the FX on Hulu series Under the Banner of Heaven that same year. In 2023, he took on the role of King Arthur in the Broadway musical Camelot.
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Andrew Burnap's Early Life and School
Andrew Burnap grew up in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. His parents are Allison and Tim Burnap. After high school, he went to the University of Rhode Island. There, he studied acting and earned a degree.
Andrew Burnap's Acting Career
Andrew Burnap began his acting journey with the Public Theatre. In 2014, he was part of the play King Lear. Famous actors like John Lithgow and Annette Bening were also in this show. Two years later, in 2016, Andrew played the main character, Troilus, in the play Troilus and Cressida.
Becoming Famous on Stage
Andrew became very well-known for his role as Toby Darling. This was in the play The Inheritance. The play first opened in London's West End. Later, it moved to Broadway in New York City. For his amazing performance, Andrew won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. This is a very important award in theater.
Andrew Burnap on TV and Film
In 2022, Andrew appeared in two TV series. He played Phil in WeCrashed, acting alongside Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto. He also played Joseph Smith in Under the Banner of Heaven. In this show, he worked with Andrew Garfield.
In 2025, Andrew Burnap played Jonathan in the live-action Disney movie Snow White. Jonathan is a character based on Prince Charming. He acted with Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot in this film.
Recent Stage Roles
In 2023, Andrew played King Arthur in a new version of the musical Camelot on Broadway. He performed with Phillipa Soo, who played Guinevere. For this role, he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Later in 2023, he acted in an off-Broadway play called Spain.
Andrew Burnap's Acting Roles
Andrew Burnap has acted in many different projects. Here are some of his roles in movies, TV shows, video games, and plays.
Film Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | The Layoff | Jeremy | Short film |
2018 | The Chaperone | Floyd | |
2018 | Spare Room | Matt | |
2024 | The Front Room | Norman | |
2025 | Snow White | Jonathan |
Television Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Instinct | Henry | One episode |
2019 | The Code | Sgt. Julian Lucas | One episode |
2021 | Younger | Topher Clarke | One episode |
2021 | The Good Fight | Max | One episode |
2022 | WeCrashed | Phil | 6 episodes |
2022 | Under the Banner of Heaven | Joseph Smith | 5 episodes |
Video Game Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Laramies | Voice only |
Theatre Roles
Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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2011 | All's Well That Ends Well | Commonwealth Shakespeare Company | |
2012 | Coriolanus | Commonwealth Shakespeare Company | |
2013 | The Two Gentlemen of Verona | Valentine | Commonwealth Shakespeare Company |
2014 | King Lear | Ensemble | Delacorte Theater |
2016 | Troilus and Cressida | Troilus | |
2016 | This Day Forward | Vineyard Theatre | |
2017 | The Legend of Georgia McBride | Casey | Geffen Playhouse |
2018 | The Inheritance | Toby Darling | Young Vic |
2018 | Noël Coward Theatre | ||
2019–2020 | Ethel Barrymore Theatre | ||
2023 | Camelot | King Arthur | Vivian Beaumont Theater |
2023 | Spain | Joris Ivens | Second Stage Theater |
2025 | Othello | Cassio | Ethel Barrymore Theatre |
Awards and Nominations
Andrew Burnap has won and been nominated for several awards for his acting.
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2020 | Clive Barnes Award | Theatre Artist Award | The Inheritance | Won |
2020 | Tony Awards | Best Leading Actor in a Play | Won | |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Camelot | Nominated |
External Links
- Andrew Burnap at the Internet Off-Broadway Database