Christopher Jason Hanke, often credited as Christopher J. Hanke, (born March 18, 1976) is an American actor and singer known for his roles on Broadway and television.
Early life Hanke was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the oldest of five children. He spent his childhood in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Hanke was accepted to medical school, but decided to defer his admission.
Career Hanke has played leading roles in various Broadway and off-Broadway shows. His roles have included Ethan Girard in the national tour of The Full Monty (2002) and Nick Piazza in Fame on 42nd Street (2003, off-Broadway); and on Broadway as J.T. in In My Life (2005), Mark Cohen in Rent (2007) and Baldwin in Cry-Baby (2008); and Claude in Hair (2008 – Central Park production).
Hanke has also appeared on television, playing the series regular role of the inexperienced transplant coordinator Ryan Abbott on the CBS TV series Three Rivers. He had a guest-starring role on ABC's Brothers & Sisters in 2010. He also has a recurring role in the television show Big Love as a Mormon intern in the State Senate.
Hanke appeared on Broadway as Bud Frump in Rob Ashford's 2011 revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, alongside Daniel Radcliffe who played the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch, and his replacement Darren Criss. Hanke replaced Michael Urie in the Off-Broadway solo comedy "Buyer & Cellar," at the Barrow Street Theatre, from March 18, 2014, until its closing on July 27. From June 23–30, 2015, he played "Corny Collins" in Hairspray at The Muny.
On October 7, 2015, a cast recording of Cry-Baby was released, featuring most of the original cast, including Hanke as Baldwin.
In 2016, he was cast as Fabian on Devious Maids. His character is a hairdresser and a self-proclaimed "hair magician".
Filmography The following is a list of Hanke's acting projects as compiled on the Internet Movie Database.
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2009Clear Blue TuesdaySamantha's Boyfriend2013The HearingTommy WolfeShort2020Breaking FastJohn
Television +YearTitleRoleNotes2009–2010Three RiversRyan Abbott13 episodes2010Brothers & SistersMarcusEpisode: "An Ideal Husband"2011Big LoveStuart5 episodes2011Late Show with David LettermanBud Frump1 episode2012The Client ListLukeEpisode: "Acting Up"2013Major CrimesStewart NessEpisode: "False Pretenses"2015–2017Odd Mom OutDevon9 episodes2016Devious MaidsFabian3 episodes2017Kevin Can WaitParker2 episodes2017YoungerDeaneEpisode: "The Gelato and the Pube"2019–2024After ForeverStefan7 episodes2020I Know This Much Is TrueThadEpisode: "Two"2021–2023The ResidentGregg6 episodes2022–2023A Million Little ThingsDr. Ashley Anderson6 episodes
Voice acting +YearTitleRoleNotes2013Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population Video game2013Grand Theft Auto OnlineThe Local PopulationVideo game2019Anthem: HomunculusFintanPodcast series
References
External links
Christopher Hanke at Internet Off-Broadway Database Christopher J. Hanke at the BroadwayWorld Database