Derrick Baskin (born November 10, 1975) is an actor best known for his

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and

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-nominated performance in the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical ''

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'', based on the life and times of the musical singing group,

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. He originated the role of "Comfort Counselor" Mitch Mahoney in the popular

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show ''

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'', his first major role. Baskin also originated the role of "Jetsam" in the Broadway version of ''

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''. He originated the role of "Gator" in ''

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'' and also appeared in the filmed version of the musical, '' Memphis: Direct from Broadway'' by Broadway Worldwide. Baskin has a BA in

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from

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.''Denver Post'', published July 21, 2007

Theatre credits

Filmography

Film

Television

Web

Awards and nominations

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* * * Living people American male musical theatre actors American male stage actors Hampton University alumni 1975 births {{US-theat-actor-1970s-stub