Erich Bergen (born December 31, 1985) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the biographical musical drama film Jersey Boys and as Blake Moran in the CBS television series Madam Secretary.
Biography Bergen attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in Loch Sheldrake, New York, for seven years before studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. His television credits include Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, Person of Interest and Franklin & Bash. From 2014 through 2019, Bergen appeared on the CBS television series Madam Secretary as Blake Moran, personal Secretary to Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord (played by Téa Leoni).
In 2013, Bergen was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent chemotherapy.
He played Bob Gaudio in the 2008 Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys. In 2012, he played Billy in the US national tour of Anything Goes. Bergen reprised his role as Gaudio in the 2014 Jersey Boys film. He made his Broadway debut in June 2018, as Dr. Jim Pomatter in Waitress. After leaving the cast in August 2018, Bergen returned to the Broadway production as Dr. Pomatter from June 4 through July 21, 2019. He then returned after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 for a limited time. He also played Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2022 and 2023.
Filmography TV and film
Year Title Role Notes 1996 The Dana Carvey Show Son Episode: "The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show"; uncredited 2009–2010 Gossip Girl Paul Hoffman 2 episodes 2012 Joey Dakota Paul TV film 2012 Person of Interest Bradley Petrosian Episode: "Baby Blue" 2012 Franklin & Bash Keith Flynn Episode: "Last Dance" 2012 Childrens Hospital Male Nurse / Dancer Episode: "Chief's Origin" 2013 How Sweet It Is Ethan Trimble 2014 Jersey Boys Bob Gaudio Film 2014–2019 Madam Secretary Blake Moran Main Role 2017 Humor Me Randy Film 2019 Tell Me a Story NYPD Officer 1 Season 1, Episode 10 2020 City on a Hill Boston PD Officer 1 Season 2, Episode 12021 BullADA Robert JonesSeason 6, recurring2022The Good FightSteven SheenSeason 6, Episode 42026Love StoryAnthony RadziwillMain role2026ElsbethOtis LangleySeason 3, Episode 19 TBA Lloyd Filming
Theatre Year Title Role Notes2008Jersey BoysBob GaudioParis Las Vegas2010A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumHeroFreud Playhouse2011A Snow White ChristmasPrince HarryEl Portal Theatre2012-2013Anything GoesBilly CrockerUS Tour2018WaitressDr. Jim PomatterBroadway201920212022ChicagoBilly Flynn20232025Boop! The MusicalRaymond Demarest
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