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BIO

Derrick Baskin received the San Francisco Theatre Critics Circle Award/Lead Actor for Ain't Too Proud at Berkeley Rep. He was last seen in the Oscar-nominated film Marshall and is best known for his role in the critically acclaimed Hulu sitcom Difficult People and his recurring role on Law & Order: SVU. Other film credits include Annie starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx; and Anesthesia starring Glenn Close, directed by Tim Blake Nelson. This award‐winning actor was last seen onstage in The New York Times Critic's Pick Whorl Inside a Loop and has originated roles in the Tony Award‐winning Broadway musicals Memphis; Spelling Bee, where he also earned a Drama Desk Award; and Disney's The Little Mermaid working alongside Oscar‐, Grammy‐, and Tony‑winning composer Alan Menken and Pulitzer Prize author Doug Wright. Baskin's concert experience includes performances with Wynton Marsalis, Michael Buble, Wiz Khalifa, and Mariah Carey, and he has written songs on former Beyonce musical director Divinity Roxx's debut album, I'm Possible. Visit @derrickbaskin.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Otis Williams

[Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere Production, 2017
Otis WIlliams

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway, 2015
Sunnyside

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Hoagy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Gator

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Jetsam

Sebastian (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Mitch Mahoney

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Mitch Mahoney

Mitch Mahoney

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dance Captain

Movies

Memphis the Musical
[ 2011 ] Gator
Annie
[ 2014 ] AuditioningDad
Anesthesia
[ 2015 ] Medical Examiner
Marshall
[ 2017 ] Ted Lancter

TV Shows

Difficult People
Nate
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Detective Cash Gillette, Officer Cash Gillette, Uni #1

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Derrick Baskin, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Videos

News


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This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW will be presenting some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The line-up includes Derrick Baskin, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz and many more.
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This week, The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales welcomes Broadway actor, Derrick Baskin.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Derrick Baskin been in?

Derrick Baskin has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Derrick Baskin been in?

Derrick Baskin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Derrick Baskin been nominated for?

Derrick Baskin has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his role in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations.

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