Anthony Rapp
Known for
An American actor and singer closely tied to the musical stage, Anthony Rapp originated the role of Mark Cohen in the landmark Broadway production of 'Rent', which he reprised in the 2005 film adaptation. On screen he has appeared in 'Dazed and Confused' (1993) and Ron Howard's 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001), and later joined the ensemble of 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2017) as Paul Stamets. Rapp is a Chicago-born performer whose earnest presence and theatrical roots have carried him across stage, film and television.
Anthony Rapp
24 Movies
8 Series
An American actor and singer closely tied to the musical stage, Anthony Rapp originated the role of Mark Cohen in the landmark Broadway production of 'Rent', which he reprised in the 2005 film adaptation. On screen he has appeared in 'Dazed and Confused' (1993) and Ron Howard's 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001), and later joined the ensemble of 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2017) as Paul Stamets. Rapp is a Chicago-born performer whose earnest presence and theatrical roots have carried him across stage, film and television.
Movies
Plays Bender
A Beautiful Mind
2001
Plays Tony
Twister
1996
Plays Jacob
Road Trip
2000
Plays Tony
Dazed and Confused
1993
Plays Daryl Coopersmith
Adventures in Babysitting
1987
Plays McGoo
School Ties
1992
Plays Mark Cohen
Rent
2005
Plays Ben
Six Degrees of Separation
1993
Plays Simon
The Other Woman
2010
Plays Dean
Winter Passing
2006
Plays Pinky Sears
Far from Home
1989
Plays Daniel
Do You Take This Man
2017
Plays Brad
Bwoy
2016
Plays Jamie
Grave Secrets
1989
Plays Vincent
Grind
2014
Plays Timothy Burns
Man of the Century
1999
Plays Connor
Junction
2012
Plays David
David Searching
1997
Plays Logan Joyce
Opening Night
2016
Plays L'ami américain
Paradisco
2002
TV Shows
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Meet Me Where I am
Full Filmography
The Beauty
Scientist · 1 episode
2026
TV
Scrap
Ben
2022
Film
Equal
Harry Hay · 1 episode
2020
TV
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Miles
2020
Film
The Good Fight
Glenn · 2 episodes
2017–2018
TV
Star Trek: Discovery
Paul Stamets · 65 episodes
2017–
TV
Do You Take This Man
Daniel
2017
Film
Bwoy
Brad
2016
Film
Opening Night
Logan Joyce
2016
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Anthony Rapp and where are they from?
Anthony Rapp is 54 years old, born on October 26, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Anthony Rapp?
Anthony Rapp is best known for roles in A Beautiful Mind, Twister, Dazed and Confused.
How many movies has Anthony Rapp been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Anthony Rapp has appeared in 24 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Anthony Rapp's first movie?
The career of Anthony Rapp began with Adventures in Babysitting (1987).
What is Anthony Rapp's most recent movie or series?
Anthony Rapp's most recent release is The Beauty, which premiered on January 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Anthony Rapp appeared in?
On television, Anthony Rapp has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The X-Files, Star Trek: Discovery, Psych.
Anthony Rapp
1971-10-26 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Anthony Deane Rapp (born October 26, 1971) is an American stage and film actor and singer best known for originating the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway production of "Rent" in 1996 and later for reprising the role in the film version and the Broadway Tour of "Rent" in 2009. He also performed the role of Charlie Brown in the 1999 Broadway revival of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown".