Santino Fontana
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Santino Anthony Fontana (born March 21, 1982) is an American actor and singer.
He is best known for his role on the television show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, starring Prince Hans in the 2013 Disney animated film Frozen, and originating the role of Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels in the stage musical Tootsie, for which he received a Tony Award.
Early life and education
Fontana was born in Stockton, California, on March 21, 1982, to Sharon Marie Fontana (née Simarro; born 1951) and Ernest John Fontana (born 1948). His mother is an elementary school teacher and his father is an agronomist. He has one sister. He is of one quarter Spanish, one quarter Portuguese, and one half Italian descent. Fontana graduated from Richland High School in Richland, Washington. Fontana spent time at the Academy of Children's Theatre in Richland, Washington, studying the arts. He studied Theatre Arts at Interlochen Arts Camp at the Interlochen Center for the Performing Arts as a child. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theatre BFA Actor Training Program.
Personal life
In mid-2011, Fontana began dating actress Jessica Hershberg. Both the couple appeared backstage at the Birdland jazz club, where they were appearing together. They became engaged in September 2014 and married in September 2015.
Acting career
Fontana co-wrote the musical comedy Perfect Harmony and originated the role of Philip Fellowes V. in 2005, before heading to New York City to star as Matt in the Off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks. In 2007, his Broadway debut was in the Park with George. Fontana appeared in Billy Elliot's Broadway production from October 1, 2008 to July 4, 2009. For his work in Brighton Beach Memoirs, he received the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. In Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway, he was nominated for the Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
Prince Hans appeared in the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Frozen in 2013.
Fontana performed three times with the Tabernacle Choir in one year, and on Temple Square, where he met the cast of Sesame Street. Fontana appeared in the CW romantic musical comedy-drama Crazy Ex-Girlfriend the same year. Fontana had canceled the TV show on November 11, 2016, following his one-year with the CW, it was revealed.
Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels appeared in the stage musical version of Tootsie, which premiered in Chicago on September 11 to October 14, 2018. The musical premiered on Broadway on April 23, 2019 and then closed on January 5, 2020. Scott Ellis' direction was provided by David Yazbek, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Robert Horn's book. For the performance, Fontana received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
Fontana appeared in the Hallmark Channel film Just One Kiss with actress Krysta Rodriguez in 2022.