Kyle Jean-Baptiste
Broadway actor (1993-2015)
Kyle Jean-Baptiste (December 3, 1993 – August 28, 2015) was an American Broadway actor. He was the youngest actor ever to play the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables on Broadway. He was also the first African-American to play that role on Broadway.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 3, 1993 |
| Died | August 28, 2015 (aged 21) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School Baldwin Wallace University[1] |
| Occupation | Stage actor |
| Years active | 2015 |
| Known for | Les Misérables |
Jean-Baptiste died at age 21, after falling off a fire escape staircase at his mother's home in New York City.
References
change- ↑ "'Les Miserables' actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste dies at 21". WGNTV.com. Aug 29, 2015. Archived from the original on 30 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
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