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Brandon J. Dirden
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| Born | 1978/1979 (age 46–47) |
| Alma mater | Morehouse College University of Illinois |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Crystal Anne Dickinson
(m. 2006) |
| Children | 1 |
Brandon J. Dirden is an American actor. He was born around 1979. He is well-known for playing Martin Luther King Jr. in the Broadway play All the Way.
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Brandon Dirden's Acting Journey
Early Career and Broadway Debut
Brandon Dirden went to Morehouse College and the University of Illinois. He started his acting career on Broadway in a play called Prelude to a Kiss. Since then, he has often performed in plays both on Broadway and in smaller theaters. Some of these plays include Clybourne Park, The First Breeze of Summer, and Detroit 67.
TV Shows and Notable Roles
Brandon Dirden has also appeared in television shows. He played Dennis Aderholt in the TV series The Americans. He has also guest-starred in other popular shows like The Big C, The Good Wife, and Public Morals.
Award-Winning Performances
In 2012, Brandon Dirden won several awards for his role as Boy Willie in The Piano Lesson. These awards included an OBIE Award and a Theater World Award. He was also nominated for other important awards like The Drama League and Lucille Lortell awards.
He continued to perform in famous plays by August Wilson, such as Jitney in 2017. In 2022, he was on Broadway in Skeleton Crew and Take Me Out. For his role as Reggie in Skeleton Crew, he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor.
Directing and Recent Work
Besides acting, Brandon Dirden also directs plays. In 2015, he directed Seven Guitars by August Wilson at the Two River Theater in New Jersey. In 2024, he returned to the Two River Theater to star in another August Wilson play, Gem of the Ocean.
Brandon Dirden's Family Life
Brandon Dirden is married to actress Crystal A. Dickinson. They met when they were both studying at the The University of Illinois. They have one son named Chase Ari Dirden. Brandon's brother, Jason Dirden, is also an actor. The two brothers often act together in plays.
