André De Shields
Known for
André De Shields is an American actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. The most visible line on the filmography is 'tick, tick... BOOM!' ("Sunday" Legend #2). 'The Instigators' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. The first screen credit dates from 1982.
André De Shields
14 Movies
12 Series
André De Shields is an American actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. The most visible line on the filmography is 'tick, tick... BOOM!' ("Sunday" Legend #2). 'The Instigators' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. The first screen credit dates from 1982.
Movies
Plays Mr. Kelly
The Instigators
2024
Plays Hermes
Hadestown: The Musical
2026
Plays "Sunday" Legend #2
tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
Plays Teddy Dolson
Extreme Measures
1996
Plays Sooty
The Good Heart
2009
Plays The Tutor
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
2019
Plays Mr. Sweet
Chloe and Theo
2015
Plays Sandor
Prison
1987
Plays Anton Ego
Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
2021
Plays Tweedledum
Alice in Wonderland
1983
Plays Performer
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982
TV Shows
Plays Jack
Uncoupled
2022
Plays Dr. Elvin Simmonds
Law & Order
1990
Plays Matteo Hart
Elsbeth
2024
Plays Keys
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Plays Drag Queen
Lipstick Jungle
2008
Plays Gene
And Just Like That…
2021
Plays Mitchell
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Bartender
Life on Mars
2008
Plays Dale Rustin
New Amsterdam
2018
Plays Pat
Sex and the City
1998
Plays Wyndham
Almost Family
2019
Plays Tweedledum
Great Performances
1971
Plays Harold
Brilliant Minds
2024
Latest Trailers
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Hadestown: The Musical
Full Filmography
Hadestown: The Musical
Hermes
2026
Film
Elsbeth
Matteo Hart · 2 episodes
2024–2025
TV
Brilliant Minds
Harold · 1 episode
2024
TV
The Instigators
Mr. Kelly
2024
Film
And Just Like That…
Gene · 1 episode
2023
TV
Blue Bloods
Mitchell · 1 episode
2021–2022
TV
Uncoupled
Jack · 3 episodes
2022
TV
New Amsterdam
Dale Rustin · 1 episode
2021
TV
tick, tick... BOOM!
"Sunday" Legend #2
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is André De Shields and where are they from?
André De Shields is 80 years old, born on January 12, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
What are the most famous roles of André De Shields?
André De Shields is best known for roles in tick, tick... BOOM!, The Instigators, Extreme Measures.
How many movies has André De Shields been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), André De Shields has appeared in 14 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was André De Shields's first movie?
The career of André De Shields began with Ain't Misbehavin' (1982).
What is André De Shields's most recent movie or series?
André De Shields's most recent release is Hadestown: The Musical, which premiered on July 23, 2026.
What TV shows has André De Shields appeared in?
On television, André De Shields has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Sex and the City, New Amsterdam, Blue Bloods.
André De Shields
1946-01-12 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
André Robin De Shields is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer. He has received numerous accolades including an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, and Tony Award.