Erich Bergen (born December 31, 1985)[citation needed] is an American actor, singer and presenter, best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the biographical musical drama film Jersey Boys and as Blake Moran in the CBS television series Madam Secretary.
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Born | (1985-12-31) December 31, 1985 (age 36) New York City, U.S.[1] |
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Years active | 2007–present |
He attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in Loch Sheldrake, New York, for seven years[2] before studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.[3] His television credits include Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, Person of Interest and Franklin & Bash. From 2014 through 2019, Bergen appeared on the CBS television series Madam Secretary as Blake Moran, personal Secretary to fictionalized Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord (played by Téa Leoni).[4]
In 2013, Bergen was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent chemotherapy.[5]
He made his Broadway debut in June 2018, as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress.[6] After leaving the cast in August 2018, Bergen returned to the Broadway production as Dr. Pomatter from June 4 through July 21, 2019. He then returned after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 for a limited time.[7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | The Dana Carvey Show | Son | Episode: "The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show"; uncredited |
2009–2010 | Gossip Girl | Paul Hoffman | 2 episodes |
2012 | Joey Dakota | Paul | TV film |
2012 | Person of Interest | Bradley Petrosian | Episode: "Baby Blue" |
2012 | Franklin & Bash | Keith Flynn | Episode: "Last Dance" |
2012 | Childrens Hospital | Male Nurse / Dancer | Episode: "Chief's Origin" |
2013 | How Sweet It Is | Ethan Trimble | |
2014 | Jersey Boys | Bob Gaudio | Film |
2014–2019 | Madam Secretary | Blake Moran | Main Role |
2017 | Humor Me | Randy | Film |
2019 | Tell Me a Story | NYPD Officer 1 | Season 1, Episode 10 |
2020 | City on a Hill | Boston PD Officer 1 | Season 2, Episode 1 |
2021 | Bull | ADA Robert Jones | Season 6, recurring |
2022 | The Good Fight | Steven Sheen | Season 6, Episode 4 |
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