Jonathan B. Wright is a renowned American stage and screen actor, most notably recognized for his groundbreaking portrayal of Hänschen Rilow in the Broadway musical Spring Awakening, which premiered in 2006. His extensive film and television credits include appearances in Gossip Girl (2021),Youth In Revolt (2009),and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2007).
Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Wright is the son of Pamela, a dedicated school teacher, and Tom Wright, a courageous firefighter. His passion for acting began at the tender age of 14, when he enrolled in the Creative and Performing Arts Program (CAPA) at Winston Churchill High School in Livonia, Michigan, under the guidance of the esteemed Gail Susan Mack, a student of the legendary Uta Hagen.
At the age of 16, Wright made the bold decision to relocate to New York City, where he attended the prestigious summer acting workshop at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. Upon graduating from high school in 2005, he returned to New York to become the youngest member of The Actors Center's rigorous nine-month conservatory program, where he had the privilege of studying under the tutelage of esteemed instructors from Juilliard, Yale, and NYU.
In 2005, Wright auditioned for a role in the off-Broadway production of Spring Awakening at the Atlantic Theater Company. His remarkable performance as Hänschen, the charismatic choir boy who seduces his male classmate, earned him widespread critical acclaim, with some critics hailing him as a scene-stealer. Wright continued to shine in the role as Spring Awakening transitioned to Broadway, ultimately winning a staggering eight Tony Awards.
Fast-forward to 2015, Wright was cast in the Center Theatre Group's production of Martin Sherman's BENT, directed by the visionary Moises Kaufman, in Los Angeles.
