K. Todd Freeman facts for kids

Kenneth Todd Freeman (born July 9, 1965) is an American actor who has performed on stage, in movies, and on television. He is known for his roles as Mr. Trick in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the banker Mr. Poe in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Over his long career, Freeman has received two nominations for the Tony Award, which is one of the highest honors in theater. He has also won a Drama Desk Award for his acting.

Early Life and Education

K. Todd Freeman was born in Houston, Texas. As a teenager, he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a special school for students interested in the arts. After high school, he continued his studies at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, graduating in 1987 with a degree in fine arts.

Acting Career

Freeman has had a successful career in theater, film, and television. He is skilled at playing a wide variety of characters.

Theater Work

Since 1993, Freeman has been a member of the famous Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. This group is known for its powerful and exciting plays.

In the same year he joined Steppenwolf, Freeman starred in a Broadway play called The Song of Jacob Zulu. His performance was so impressive that he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.

Later, he played the role of Doctor Dillamond in the popular musical Wicked. He performed in the show's national tour, as well as in Chicago and on Broadway in New York City.

In 2015, he was nominated for his second Tony Award for the play Airline Highway. For the same role, he won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play.

Film and Television Roles

Many people know K. Todd Freeman from his work in movies and TV shows. He often plays interesting supporting characters.

Some of his movie roles include parts in Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), The Cider House Rules (1999), and the Batman movie The Dark Knight (2008).

On television, he played the memorable vampire Mr. Trick in the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 1998 to 1999. From 2017 to 2019, he was a main character in the Netflix show A Series of Unfortunate Events, where he played the well-meaning but often unhelpful banker, Mr. Poe.

Selected Roles

Here are some of the notable plays, movies, and TV shows K. Todd Freeman has been in.

Theater

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

K. Todd Freeman has been recognized for his excellent acting, especially in theater.