Brent Carver
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Biography
Biography
A former boy soprano, Brent Carver already was a well-established presence on stage in his native Canada when he won legions of new fans playing the role of Molina, the effeminate imprisoned window dresser, in the stage musical version of "Kiss of the Spider Man." Originating the role in the Toronto production, he appeared in London and NYC in the role, picking up numerous accolades including Drama Desk and Tony Awards. On the Canadian stage, the actor had demonstrated his versatility in everything from the classics to operetta to contemporary fare. Post-"Kiss," Carver garnered praise for his work in two Showtime movies targeted for children: "The Song Spinner" (1995) and "Whiskers" (1997). In the latter, he played a feline that had magically been turned into a human and picked up a Daytime Emmy nomination for his efforts. On the big screen, Carver is perhaps best recalled for his dual role as a prisoner and, in flashbacks and without drag, as the Countess, the unstable mother of another inmate in the fanciful "Lilies" (1996), directed by John Greyson. After a five year absence, he returned to the Broadway stage to portray Leo Frank in the musical drama "Parade" (1998).
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Film Production - Construction/Set (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Music (Special)
Cast (TV Mini-Series)
Life Events
1978
Appeared in and contributed the score for the Canadian TV special "One Night Stand"
1979
First US stage appearance, played Ariel in an L.A. staging of "The Tempest", starring Anthony Hopkins
1985
Company member at the Stratford Festival, Stratford, Ontario, Canada
1988
US TV debut in "Spies, Lies and Naked Thighs" (CBS)
1993
Film debut, "Cross-Country"
1995
Acted in the Showtime movie "The Song Spinner"
1996
Earned praise for his performance in the Canadian feature "Lilies"
1997
Won plaudits for his dramatic stage role in "High Life"
1997
Had title role in the Showtime children's movie "Whiskers"; received Daytime Emmy nomination
1997
Portrayed da Vinci in "Leonardo: A Dream of Flight" (HBO)
1998
Returned to the NYC stage playing Leo Frank in the musical "Parade"
1999
Starred as Ichabod Crane in a TV adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (Odyssey)
2001
Starred in title role of the stage musical "Larry's Party", performed in Canada
2002
Cast in the feature drama "Ararat"
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