Jacob Brent
| Jacob Brent | |
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| Born |
August 14, 1973 (age 43) Graham, North Carolina, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer, director, choreographer. |
Jacob 'Jazzy' Brent (born August 14, 1973) is an American stage actor who is most famous for his role as the Magical Mr. Mistoffelees in the video production of CATS which was filmed in 1998. He graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts in 1991. Jacob also worked with the ALICE workshop, a musical based on Alice in Wonderland as well as his own showcase at the Sadlers Wells Theatre. In 2002, he worked with choreography during the Elan Awards and the Dance with Dancers Millennium Gala for the New York City Ballet. Jacob now donates his time and talent to San Jose Children's Musical Theatre, where he is directing their 2008 production of Peter Pan as well as their 2009 Spring Production of Leonard Bernstein's Candide. He holds a Masters of Fine Arts from San Diego State University. In 2016, Brent was appointed Assistant Professor of Dance at Shenandoah University. There, he instructs students in the art of becoming "Jazz Warriors".
Career highlights
- Starlight Express Las Vegas (Turnov) 1993-94
- Broadway CATS Production (Pouncival) 1994-1996
- Broadway CATS Production (Mr. Mistoffelees) 1996-1999
- 'CATS' Video & 'Making of CATS' Video (Mr. Mistoffelees) 1998
- "The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular" Cast Member December 2000 and 2001
- London CATS Production (Mr. Mistoffelees) April 2001-October 2001
- Directed, Choreographed CATS Production at Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (Auburn, N.Y.), August 21, 2013-September 11, 2013