Anthony Rapp: Singer, Age, Bio, Actor, Net Worth !

Anthony Rapp is an American actor and singer. He began his career in the Broadway musical Rent in 1996 and later starred in the film version of the same name in 2005. He also had a recurring role as Charlie on the television series Private Practice from 2007 to 2013.

Anthony Rapp Early life : 

Rapp was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1971, to commercial photographer Douglas Rapp and musician Mary Elaine (née Ebinger).  His mother raised him after his parents separated when he was six years old. He has a sister named Anne, who is older. He graduated from Winnetka, Illinois’ New Trier High School and studied theatre at the University of Michigan. 

Anthony Rapp Family:

Rapp’s father, Douglas Rapp, is a commercial photographer who was married to Rapp’s mother, Mary Elaine (née Ebinger), a musician, for more than 30 years before they divorced when Rapp was six years old. He has an older sister named Anne. His mother raised Rapp in Chicago, Illinois.

Anthony Rapp Education:

Rapp attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and then studied theatre at the University of Michigan.

Anthony Rapp Personal Life :

Rapp is openly gay and came out publicly in April 2001. He began dating fellow Rent actor Adam Pascal in 1996; the relationship ended amicably in 2003. Rapp married Ken Ithiphol in September 2014.

Anthony Rapp Astrology Sign: 

Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive and will research until they find the truth. Scorpio is a great leader who is always aware of the situation and prominently resourceful. Scorpio is the ruler of the underworld; their greatest challenge is to reconnect with the spiritual realm without becoming consumed by the darker side of their nature.

Anthony Rapp Physical stats:

Rapp is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and has dark brown hair and hazel eyes. He occasionally wears glasses. As of 2013, he weighs approximately 160 pounds (73 kg).

Anthony Rapp Career:

Rapp’s first professional acting role was in 1985 when he appeared in the play The Little Prince and the Aviator, a children’s show by James DeVita. He also appeared in commercials and played a small role in the TV series Family Ties in 1987.

 Rapp made his film debut with a small role in Dazed and Confused in 1993. In 1996, Rapp originated the role of Mark Cohen in Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent on Broadway. His performance was captured on the original cast album released on January 27, 1997, and he won the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Male Breakthrough Performance.

After Rent, Rapp appeared as Adam Green in A Beautiful Mind, directed by Ron Howard. He also had small roles in the films Road to Perdition (2002) and Cold Mountain (2003). Rapp reprised his role of Mark Cohen in the film version of Rent, released on November 23, 2005. 

He appeared as the main character in the television series Private Practice from 2007 to 2013. In 2014, Rapp guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Anthony Rapp Awards and nominations:

Rapp has been nominated for several awards, including the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, and the Theatre World Award.

Anthony Rapp Controversy:

In October 2017, Rapp accused Kevin Spacey of making a sexual advance toward him in 1986, when Rapp was 14 years old, and Spacey was 26. Spacey issued a statement apologizing for “inappropriate conduct” but claimed not to remember the incident. He also came out as gay in his statement, which was widely criticized. Following the accusation, Spacey was fired from the upcoming film All the Money in the World and his role in the Netflix series House of Cards. 

His talent agency and publicist also dropped him. In November 2017, further accusations of sexual misconduct were made against Spacey by eight current or former employees of The Old Vic theatre in London, where Spacey was artistic director from 2004 to 2015. One man alleged that Spacey tried to rape him in 2008. London police said they were investigating the accusation.

Jury Says Kevin Spacey Didn’t Sexually Assault Anthony Rapp 

A jury had found Anthony Rapp not guilty of any charges related to his accusation that Kevin Spacey made a sexual advance toward him in 1986 when Rapp was 14 years old and Spacey was 26.

Spacey had been accused of sexually assaulting Rapp in a hotel room after a party. He issued a statement apologizing for “inappropriate conduct” but claimed not to remember the incident. He also came out as gay in his statement, which was widely criticized.

Following the accusation, Spacey was fired from the upcoming film All the Money in the World and his role in the Netflix series House of Cards. His talent agency and publicist also dropped him. In November 2017, further accusations of sexual misconduct were made against Spacey by eight current or former employees of The Old Vic theatre in London, where Spacey was artistic director from 2004 to 2015. One man alleged that Spacey tried to rape him in 2008. London police said they were investigating the accusation.

Rapp’s accusation was the first public allegation against Spacey and sparked a wave of similar accusations from other men. But after a three-week trial, the jury found Rapp not guilty on all charges.

Spacey released a statement after the verdict thanking his supporters and vowing to “continue to fight for justice.” He also said he was “gratified” that the jury saw fit to acquit him.

Anthony Rapp Net Worth : 

Rapp has a net worth of $8 million. His source of income is his acting career, and he has appeared in films, TV shows, and stage productions. Some of his notable work includes Rent, A Beautiful Mind, Road to Perdition, and Private Practice.

Anthony Rapp Social Media Presence:

Rapp is active on social media. He is 77.45 k Instagram followers @albinokid1026. He frequently posts about his work, family, and friends on both platforms.

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