William Matthew Cavenaugh (born May 31, 1978) is an American tenor and stage, film, and television actor. His most well known role was his leading performance as Tony in the 2009 Broadway revival of West Side Story.

Early life and education

Cavenaugh was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He graduated from Ithaca College with a BFA in 2001.

Career

Cavenaugh made his film debut in Little Monsters as a child actor, and has more recently played starring roles on Broadway and Off Broadway. He played Jimmy in the national tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Tony in the revival of West Side Story at the Palace Theatre on Broadway from February 23, 2009 – December 13, 2009. Cavenaugh brandished extraordinary tenor range marred by an affected, overwrought vibrato.

Personal life

Cavenaugh married actress Jenny Powers on August 23, 2009 at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Church in Boston, Massachusetts.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre credits