Tommie Earl Jenkins, a native of Canton, Ohio, began his professional career at a remarkably young age, setting the stage for a life of artistic expression. His illustrious career has taken him on a global journey, from the renowned stages of London's West End to the bright lights of Broadway and Hollywood.
Tommie is most notably recognized for his critically acclaimed and award-nominated role as 'Die Hardman' in the highly successful video game "Death Stranding" by renowned game designer Hideo Kojima. He was proudly named Best Voice Actor of the Year 2019 by Shacknews.
Beyond his work in video games, Tommie has lent his voice to numerous interactive titles, commercials, audiobooks, and animated television series, showcasing his versatility as a voiceover artist. In addition to his voice work, he has appeared in several network shows for NBC, ABC, CBS, USA, and The CW, including the role of Professor 'Ellison Pevney' in the TV series "Pandora".
As a young performer, Tommie trained as a classical ballet dancer, gaining professional experience with the Canton Ballet in Ohio, The Duluth Ballet of Minnesota, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. His love for singing, dancing, and acting was fostered at The Players Guild of Canton, where he began to hone his craft by performing in numerous stage productions.
With a passion for the theater, Tommie's journey eventually took him to New York City and then across the pond to Europe. Some of his most notable musical roles include 'Barry Belson' in "Jersey Boys" on Broadway at the August Wilson Theater and the original London Company, as well as 'Michael' in the London premiere of Jonathan Larson's "Tick, tick...Boom!" opposite Neil Patrick Harris and later replaced with Christian Campbell at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
His extensive theater credits also include 'Purlie Victorious' in the London premiere of "Purlie" at the Bridewell Theater, 'Four-Eyed Moe' in Cameron Machintosh's "Five Guys Named Moe", which was recorded live on stage from the Albery Theater, now called the Noel Coward Theater, ''Rum Tum Tugger' in "Cats" at the New London Theatre, 'Richie' in the farewell Broadway National Tour of "A Chorus Line" as well as the BBC 20th Anniversary performance with Donna McKechnie, the original 'Cassie', and David Soul. Conducted by the show's original Broadway conductor, Donald Pippin.
Tommie's full resume is available upon request or through his representation.
