André De Shields

André Robin De Shields (born January 12, 1946) is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer. He has received numerous accolades including an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, and Tony Award.

De Shields has appeared in the original broadway casts of multiple musicals, including ''The Full Monty'', ''Warp!'' and ''The Wiz'', most recently and notably originating the role of Hermes on Broadway in the musical ''Hadestown'', winning the 2019 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for his performance. He has also appeared on television, and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for his performance in the 1982 NBC broadcast of ''Ain't Misbehavin'''. Provided by Wikipedia