Erich Bergen (born December 31, 1985) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as

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in the biographical musical drama film ''

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'' and as Blake Moran in the

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television series '' Madam Secretary''.

Biography

Bergen attended the

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Performing Arts Center in

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, for seven years before studying at the

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. His television credits include ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. 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

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). In 2013, Bergen was diagnosed with

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and underwent

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. He played Bob Gaudio in the 2008 Las Vegas production of ''

''. In 2012, he played Billy in the US national tour of ''

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''. Bergen reprised his role as Gaudio in the 2014 Jersey Boys movie. He made his

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debut in June 2018, as Dr. Jim Pomatter in ''

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''. 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

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in 2021 for a limited time. He also played Billy Flynn in ''Chicago'' in 2022 and 2023.

Filmography

TV and film

Theatre

References

External links

* 1985 births 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors Living people Male actors from New York City University of North Carolina School of the Arts alumni {{US-screen-actor-1980s-stub