Don Sparks

Don Sparks

73 · Born: Jun 24, 1951

Personal Details

BornJun 24, 1951 San Diego, California, USA

Biography

Don's journey in the entertainment industry began in his teenage years, playing in various rock bands before transitioning to the world of acting. He spent three years honing his craft as an apprentice at the renowned Old Globe Theater in San Diego, earning his Equity card at the tender age of twenty.

Throughout his illustrious career, Don has maintained a strong association with the Old Globe Theater, with 1994 marking a significant milestone as he was appointed an Associate Artist by the theater's then-Artistic Director, Jack O'Brien. This prestigious honor was a testament to Don's dedication and talent.

In 2018, Don brought his unique talents to the Broadway stage, creating the role of "JD" in the musical "Escape To Margaritaville." He also had the opportunity to perform in the pre-Broadway tour and lend his voice to the original cast album.

Don's Broadway debut was a memorable one, as he took on the role of the "Skipper" in the Tony Award-winning play "Take Me Out," which received critical acclaim in 2003. Since then, he has gone on to star in over thirty leading roles at the Old Globe, as well as at numerous top regional theaters across the United States and Canada.

In addition to his impressive acting credits, Don is also a talented songwriter and performer. He regularly takes to the stage in clubs and coffee houses, sharing his original compositions with audiences. His wife, Claudia, is a respected voice and dialect coach, and the couple resides in the Wallkill Valley in New York with their two beloved dogs, Riley and Scout.

Career

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2007
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2005
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Air Traffic Control Agent
{"id":172,"title":"Frasier","year":1995,"character":"Mr. Carr","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/frasier","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/405qcrpd6rb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/405qcrpd6rb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Frasier
Frasier as Mr. Carr
{"id":2307,"title":"Quantum Leap","year":1991,"character":"Jake Wiles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quantum-leap","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Jake Wiles
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1989
Big Man on Campus
Big Man on Campus as Loading Dock Foreman
{"id":189,"title":"Married... with Children","year":1989,"character":"Santa 'Horowitz'","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/married-with-children","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/26fftl8if940.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/26fftl8if940.jpg"},"released":1}
Married... with Children
Married... with Children as Santa 'Horowitz'
{"id":61259,"title":"Andy Colby's Incredible Adventure","year":"1988","character":"The Glitch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/andy-colbys-incredible-adventure-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61259.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61259.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":7728,"title":"Sunset","year":"1988","character":"Reporters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunset","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7728.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7728.jpg"},"released":1}
Sunset
Sunset as Reporters
{"id":7124,"title":"Bad Dreams","year":"1988","character":"Policeman at Fire","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-dreams","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ac40np9mqu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ac40np9mqu0.jpg"},"released":1}
Bad Dreams
Bad Dreams as Policeman at Fire
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1986
Ratboy
Ratboy as Cameraman
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1982
Madame's Place
Madame's Place as Misterthonest
{"id":64231,"title":"Fairy Tales","year":"1978","character":"Prince","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fairy-tales","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64231.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64231.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Fairy Tales
Fairy Tales as Prince
{"id":86406,"title":"Reflections of Murder","year":"1974","character":"Photographer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/reflections-of-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86406.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86406.jpg"},"released":1}
1974