Ephraim Sykes
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Ephraim Manessah Sykes, born July 17, 1985, in St. Petersburg, Florida, is an American actor and singer whose Broadway career has spanned from 2008 to 2026.
Sykes built a substantial presence on Broadway across multiple productions. He was part of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton, portraying George Eacker. He later took on the starring role of David Ruffin in Ain't Too Proud, a musical built around the story of The Temptations, a part he originated. That performance earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical in 2019. His Broadway work also includes The Fear of 13 and a 2024 revival of Our Town, in which he played George Gibbs.
Beyond the stage, Sykes has accumulated a range of screen credits. In December 2016, he appeared in NBC's live television production of Hairspray Live!, playing Seaweed J. Stubbs. His other television work includes episodes of 30 Rock in 2006, Smash in 2013, Vinyl in 2016 as Marvin, Crisis in Six Scenes in 2016, and three episodes of Russian Doll in 2022 as Derek. He provided a voice role in the animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur in 2024, playing Bobby the Myth in the episode "Wish-Tar." His film credits include Leave It on the Floor in 2011 and Detroit in 2017, in which he played Jimmy. He also reprised his role as George Eacker in the 2020 filmed version of Hamilton. Sykes additionally appeared at The Kennedy Center Honors in 2010, 2011, and 2013.
Personal Details
- Born
- July 17, 1985
- Hometown
- St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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