Darius de Haas

Stage actor and singer

Darius de Haas - Stage actor and singer
Born

September 29th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American stage actor and singer achieved recognition for performances in musical theater. Notable roles include performances in 'Rent' as Angel and 'Caroline, or Change' as the Radio Man. Throughout a career in theater, contributions included work in various productions on and off Broadway, as well as concerts and recordings showcasing a versatile vocal talent.

Performed as Angel in 'Rent'

Played Radio Man in 'Caroline, or Change'

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