Aaron Kyle Tveit is an American actor and singer. He is known for originating the roles of Gabe in Next to Normal and Frank Abagnale Jr. in the stage version of Catch Me If You Can on Broadway. He is also known for his recurring role as Tripp van der Bilt on The CWs teen drama series Gossip Girl and for his portrayal of Enjolras in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misrables. Tveit also starred as Mike Warren on the USA Network series Graceland. Tveit recently starred in Grease Live as Danny Zuko.
Tveit was born in Middletown, New York, the son of Posie and Stanley Tveit. His brother, Jon, is five years younger and currently studying to become a Catholic priest. His surname is Norwegian. He graduated from Middletown High School in 2001, where he was active both in theater and sports, playing golf, soccer and basketball while also performing in all four of his schools theater productions. He turned down business school scholarships to major in vocal performance at Ithaca College, a decision his parents supported, before switching to musical theater after his freshman year because he missed acting and theater.
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