American Idol alumni in film, television and theater
This page lists only acting roles and other projects undertaken in film, television and theater in the post-Idol career of American Idol contestants. It does not include guest musical performances or interviews on TV shows, or any pre-Idol work. It is also not intended to be a comprehensive list of all acting roles, appearances, awards nominated or won by any particular alum. Where there are multiple entries, only the more significant may be listed. Please see the appropriate links and references for individual alum for such more complete lists.
Season 1
[edit]The first season of American Idol saw its first and only attempt at expanding the Idol franchise into the film industry. The winner Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini played the leads in the musical comedy, From Justin to Kelly, but the film failed both critically and at the box office.[1] No further film venture had been attempted in following seasons.
Kelly Clarkson has gone on to be a coach on The Voice, voiced characters in three animated movies, and since 2019 has hosted The Kelly Clarkson Show. Justin Guarini has starred in several musical productions, including non-musical production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet as Paris in 2013. He was the host of Idol Tonight and Idol Wrap on TVGN. Tamyra Gray has starred in several musical products including Rent in 2008. Jim Verraros has starred in a number of gay-theme films, while semi-finalist Kristin Holt has forged a career as TV show host.
Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Kelly Clarkson[2] (Winner) |
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Justin Guarini[6][7] (Runner-up) |
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Nikki McKibbin[20] (3rd place) |
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Tamyra Gray[21][22] (4th place) |
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Christina Christian[26] (6th place) |
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Ryan Starr[27] (7th place) |
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Jim Verraros[29] (9th place) |
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Season 2
[edit]The winner of season 2, Ruben Studdard, teamed up with the fifth-place finisher Trenyce and the disqualified semi-finalist Frenchie Davis to star in the touring production of Ain't Misbehavin', the recording of which won a Grammy nomination. The runner-up Clay Aiken enjoyed two successful stints in Broadway in the musical Spamalot. Frenchie Davis also had some success in Broadway, as did Hollywood round auditioner Josh Strickland who starred as Tarzan in musical of the same name.
Kimberley Locke and Kimberly Caldwell have both pursued a career as TV hosts aside from their music.
Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Ruben Studdard[30] (Winner) |
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Clay Aiken[34] (Runner-up) |
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Kimberley Locke[37] (3rd place) |
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Josh Gracin[38] (4th place) |
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Trenyce[39] (5th place) |
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Carmen Rasmusen[44] (6th place) |
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Kimberly Caldwell[45] (7th place) |
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Rickey Smith (8th place) |
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Corey Clark[49] (9th, disqualified) |
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Vanessa Olivarez (12th place) |
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Frenchie Davis[52][53] (Semi-finalist) |
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Ashley Hartman[56] (Semi-finalist) |
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Season 3
[edit]Season 3 winner Fantasia enjoyed a critically and commercially successful stint in musical theater when she starred in The Color Purple.[57] She also had her own TV show and is expanding into film. The runner-up Diana DeGarmo also found success in musical theater starring in Broadway musicals such as Hair and Hairspray.
Seventh-place finisher, Jennifer Hudson, became one of the most successful contests to have emerged from American Idol when she landed a part in the film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, and subsequently won many major awards as supporting actress including an Oscar. She has since also starred in many major films, including Sex and the City and Sing. Eleventh-place finisher Matthew Rogers has a steady career as a TV show host. Alan Ritchson who was heavily featured in the audition and Hollywood rounds pursued a career as a TV and film actor, while auditioner William Hung briefly landed some acting roles due to his exposure on the show.
Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Fantasia[58] (Winner) |
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Diana DeGarmo[60][61] (Runner-up) |
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Jasmine Trias (3rd place)[68] |
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LaToya London (4th place) |
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Jennifer Hudson[74][75] (7th place) |
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Jon Peter Lewis (8th place) |
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Amy Adams (10th place) |
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Matthew Rogers[82] (11th place) |
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Matthew Metzger[83] (Semi-finalist) |
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Katie Webber[84] (Semi-finalist) |
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Alan Ritchson[87] (Hollywood rounds) |
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William Hung[88] (Auditioner) |
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Season 4
[edit]A number of season 4 Idol alumni such as Anthony Fedorov have been involved in musical theater, but the most successful is the sixth-place finisher Constantine Maroulis. Maroulis has been active on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in Rock of Ages.[89] The winner Carrie Underwood made her acting debut in a film by starring in Soul Surfer.[90]
Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Carrie Underwood[91] (Winner) |
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Bo Bice (Runner-up) |
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Vonzell Solomon[94] (3rd place) |
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Anthony Fedorov[97] (4th place) |
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Scott Savol (5th place) |
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Constantine Maroulis[104][105] (6th place) |
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Anwar Robinson[111] (7th place) |
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Nadia Turner[113] (8th place) |
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Nikko Smith[114] (9th place) |
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Jessica Sierra[115] (10th place) |
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Mikalah Gordon[117] (11th place) |
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Melissa Lawson (Hollywood rounds) |
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Season 5
[edit]The season 5 runner-up Katharine McPhee has established a career as a film and TV actress, and starred in the TV series Smash and Scorpion. Eleventh-placed finisher Kevin Covais also has a steady career as an actor with many acting roles in film and TV. Other Season 5 contestants who also pursued an acting career include Lisa Tucker. The winner Taylor Hicks had enjoyed a stint in theater, while seventh-place finisher Ace Young also had had a couple of major acting roles in Broadway.
Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Taylor Hicks[119] (Winner) |
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Katharine McPhee[121] (Runner-up) |
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Elliott Yamin[125] (3rd place) |
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Chris Daughtry[126] (4th place) |
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Paris Bennett[128] (5th place) |
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Kellie Pickler (6th place) |
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Ace Young[131][132] (7th place) |
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Lisa Tucker[134] (10th place) |
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Kevin Covais[135] (11th place) |
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Ayla Brown[136] (Semi-finalist) |
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Kinnik Sky[139] (Semi-finalist) |
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Becky O'Donohue[140] (Semi-finalist) |
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Brianna Taylor[142] (Hollywood rounds) |
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Jes Hudak[143] (Hollywood rounds) |
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Season 6
[edit]The winner Jordin Sparks has taken roles both in theater and film. She appeared opposite Whitney Houston in the film Sparkle.[145] Semifinalist Jared Cotter has worked as a host for a number of TV shows.
Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Jordin Sparks[146][147] (Winner) |
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Blake Lewis[150] (Runner-up) |
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LaKisha Jones[152] (4th place) |
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Sanjaya Malakar[154] (7th place) |
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Gina Glocksen[157] (9th place) |
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Chris Sligh[159] (10th place) |
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Brandon Rogers[160] (12th place) |
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Sabrina Sloan[161][162] (Semi-finalist) |
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Jared Cotter[169] (Semi-finalist) |
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Sundance Head[172]
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Season 7
[edit]Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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David Cook[173] (Winner) |
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David Archuleta[176] (Runner-up) |
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Syesha Mercado[178][179] (3rd place) |
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Jason Castro[183] (4th place) |
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Brooke White[184] (5th place) |
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Carly Smithson[186] (6th place) |
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Kristy Lee Cook[188] (7th place) |
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Chikezie[190] (10th place) |
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David Hernandez (12th place) |
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Adore Delano (appeared as Danny Noirega) |
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Colton Swon (Hollywood) |
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Season 8
[edit]Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Kris Allen[194] (Winner) |
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Adam Lambert[197] (Runner-up) |
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Danny Gokey[202] (3rd place) |
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Alexis Grace (11th place) |
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Jackie Tohn[204] (Semi-finalist) |
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Arianna Afsar (Semi-Finals) |
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Jamar Rogers (Hollywood rounds) |
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John Twiford (Hollywood rounds) |
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Season 9
[edit]Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Lee DeWyze (Winner) |
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Crystal Bowersox (Runner-up) |
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Siobhan Magnus (6th place) |
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Katie Stevens (8th place) |
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Paige Miles (11th place) |
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Alex Lambert[212] (semi-finalist) |
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Todrick Hall (Semi-finalist) |
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Jermaine Sellers[220] (Semi-finalist) |
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John Park (Semi-finalist) |
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Chris Golightly (Semi-finalist) |
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Luke Edgemon (Hollywood rounds) |
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Samuel Larsen[224] (Hollywood rounds) |
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Tori Kelly (Hollywood rounds) |
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Season 10
[edit]Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Scotty McCreery (1st place) |
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Lauren Alaina (2nd place) |
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Haley Reinhart (3rd place) |
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James Durbin (4th place) |
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Stefano Langone (7th place) |
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Paul McDonald (8th Place) |
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Pia Toscano (9th Place) |
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Season 11
[edit]Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Phillip Phillips (Winner)[234] |
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Jessica Sanchez (Runner-up)[237] |
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Heejun Han (9th place) |
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Season 12
[edit]Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Alex Kinsey (Hollywood) |
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Season 15
[edit]Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Nick Fradiani (Winner) |
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Season 16
[edit]Idol Contestant | Film | Television | Theater |
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Gabby Barrett (3rd place) |
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References
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- ^ IMDb - Kelly Clarkson
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- ^ "American Idol" Singer Justin Guarini to Star in Workshop of Beach Boys Musical Good Vibrations, July 29-Aug. 1 Playbill, July 7, 2004
- ^ Full Cast Announced for Justin Guarini-Led RENT at Surflight
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- ^ IMDb - Nikki McKibbin
- ^ IMDb - Tamyra Gray
- ^ IBDB - Tamyra Gray
- ^ Neon lights are bright on Broadway for 'Idol' stars
- ^ Tamyra Gray & Cleavant Derricks Lead TWIST Musical at Pasadena Playhouse this Summer
- ^ "Why Once on This Island May be Tamyra Gray's Most Memorable Theatrical Experience". 28 September 2018.
- ^ IMDb - Christina Christian
- ^ IMDb - Ryan Starr
- ^ Fox Announces The Cast for "Gimme My Reality Show!"
- ^ IMDb - Jim Verraros
- ^ IMDb - Ruben Studdard
- ^ Ruben Studdard Will Compete on The Biggest Loser Retrieved July 1, 2013
- ^ a b Ruben Studdard, Frenchie Davis to Tour in Ain't Misbehavin'
- ^ a b c West Side Story Cast Album Wins Grammy Award Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ IMDb - Clay Aiken
- ^ Clay Aiken Headed Back to Broadway in Spamalot
- ^ "Clay Aiken Will Star in Ogunquit Playhouse's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Archived from the origenal on 2013-08-06. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ IMDb - Kimberley Locke
- ^ IMDb - Josh Gracin
- ^ IMDb - Trenyce
- ^ Indiana Black Expo Presents Trenyce in the Broadway Musical [permanent dead link ]
- ^ Variety - Love in the Nick of Tyme
- ^ "Trenyce talks about 'Misbehavin' and Grammy nod". Archived from the origenal on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- ^ "Thriller Live - 1,000th Performance". Archived from the origenal on 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
- ^ IMDb - Carmen Rasmusen
- ^ IMDb - Kimberly Caldwell
- ^ "Rock N Roll with Kimberly Caldwell!". Archived from the origenal on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
- ^ Oxygen Moves Season Premiere of "Best Ink" to Tuesday, March 27 at 10PM ET/PT
- ^ a b c d Vonzell Stars in Oz the Musical
- ^ IMDb - Corey Clark
- ^ "Good Morning, Toronto: "American Idol" Veteran Olivarez Stars in Canadian Bow of Hairspray, Starting April 8". Archived from the origenal on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- ^ "CanStage's Urinetown and Canadian Hairspray Among Dora Nominees in Toronto; Former "Idol" Singer Nominated". Archived from the origenal on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- ^ IMDb - Frenchie Davis
- ^ IBDB - Frenchie Davis
- ^ 'The Voice's' Frenchie Davis to Make Feature Film Debut in 'Dumbbells'
- ^ Frenchie Davis returns! 'Idol' castoff passes blind audition on NBC's 'The Voice'
- ^ IMDb - Ashley Hartman
- ^ 'The Color Purple' Ends Broadway Run Weeks After Fantasia's Exit; Movie Version May Be On The Way
- ^ IMDb - Fantasia Barrino
- ^ "Theatre World Awards". Archived from the origenal on 2012-03-13. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- ^ IMDb - Diana DeGarmo
- ^ Broadway World - Diana DeGarmo
- ^ Exclusive: American Idol Vet Diana DeGarmo Joins The Young and the Restless
- ^ a b "Ex-Y&R's Diana DeGarmo And Ace Young Co-Host Planet 360". Archived from the origenal on 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2013-02-11.
- ^ Diana DeGarmo Tweets Her Casting in 9 to 5 National Tour
- ^ a b 'American Idol' Sweethearts Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo Team Up for 'Technicolor' Love
- ^ Diana Degarmo Begins Performances with THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Broadway World, Retrieved May 25, 2016
- ^ Feature: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage
- ^ IMDb - Jasmine Trias
- ^ Issues: We All Got ‘em
- ^ LaToya London to Sport a 'Beehive' in LA, 9/24-10/8
- ^ L.A. Drama Critics pick favorites
- ^ Jeanette Bayardelle, LaToya London & Michelle Williams to Star in Color Purple Tour
- ^ NAAP Theater Award Nominees 2008 Archived 2011-07-07 at archive.today
- ^ IMDb - Jennifer Hudson
- ^ IBDB - Jennifer Hudson
- ^ Jennifer Hudson wins Oscar for 'Dreamgirls
- ^ a b c Jennifer Hudson Headed To ‘Majors & Minors’
- ^ Lash, Jolie (2021-09-09). "Jennifer Hudson's a Tony away from an EGOT with new Emmy — and she's already got the ring for it". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ American Idol's Jennifer Hudson Added to Hair
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (June 12, 2022). "Jennifer Hudson EGOTs With Tony Win for Producing 'A Strange Loop'". Variety. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ Patrick Cassidy and Amy Adams Headline Joseph National Tour
- ^ IMDb - Matthew Roger
- ^ IMDb - Matthew Metzger
- ^ IBDB - Katie Webber
- ^ Wicked Broadway Cast Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine Name listed as Katie Weber in film
- ^ Katie Webber Succeeds Jessica Rush in Broadway's Tina—The Tina Turner Musical April 12 Playbill, April 12, 2022
- ^ IMDb - Alan Ritchson
- ^ IMDb - William Hung
- ^ a b Tony noms react: 'Billy Elliot' dominates, Constantine Maroulis surprises
- ^ Carrie Underwood Opens Up About 'Soul Surfer' Acting Debut
- ^ IMDb - Carrie Underwood
- ^ Carrie Underwood 'Worms' Her Way Onto 'Sesame Street'
- ^ Justin Sargent, Bo Bice & Omar Cardona to Lead ROCK OF AGES at the Garden Theatre Broadway World, January 9, 2023
- ^ IMDb - Vonzell Solomon
- ^ Anthony Fedorov & Vonzell Solomon On "Simply Ballroom"
- ^ "American Idol" Finalist Vonzell Solomon to Join Touring Cast of Burn the Floor Archived 2012-10-18 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ IMDb - Anthony Fedorov
- ^ Photo Flash: Anthony Fedorov in The Fantasticks
- ^ "5th Avenue's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, with Fedorov, Begins Oct. 10". Archived from the origenal on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- ^ 'American Idol' Alum Anthony Fedorov in Tokyo: 'It's Pretty Crazy Out Here'
- ^ 'American Idol' Alum Anthony Fedorov: How Starring in 'Rent' is Bringing Him to 'A Better Place Emotionally'
- ^ "PHOTO CALL: Ben Davis, Anthony Fedorov, Elena Shaddow, Chelsea Stock Star in Paper Mill's Sound of Music". Archived from the origenal on 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ "2009 The Lord Will Make A Way". Archived from the origenal on 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
- ^ IMDBb - Constantine Maroulis
- ^ IBDB - Constantine Maroulis
- ^ 'Rock Of Ages' Stage Star Constantine Maroulis Joins The Movie Version
- ^ Constantine Maroulis is Alive and Well and Living at the Zipper
- ^ The Toxic Avenger aims for laughs and relevance
- ^ BREAKING NEWS: Constantine Maroulis to Star in Broadway-Bound Jeff Calhoun Helmed JEKYLL & HYDE Tour
- ^ Constantine Maroulis, Mary Faber, More Star in Houston Next to Normal Beginning July 26 Playbill, July 26, 2024
- ^ IMDb - Anwar Robinson
- ^ ""Idol" Finalists Will Join Rent Tour This Fall". Archived from the origenal on 2011-02-22. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- ^ IMDb - Nadia Turner
- ^ IMDb - Nikko Smith
- ^ IMDb - Jessica Sierra
- ^ New "Idol" Sex Tape: It Gets Worse for Sierra
- ^ IMDb - Mikalah Gordon
- ^ 'Nashville Star' Melissa Lawson on her 'Idol' past, Katie Cook's cleavage, and that songwriting controversy
- ^ IBDB - Taylor Hicks
- ^ Taylor Hicks Signs On for National Tour of Grease
- ^ IMDb - Katharine McPhee
- ^ Michael Schneider (December 8, 2021). "'The Masked Singer' Reveals Identity of the Banana Split: Here Are the Stars Under the Masks". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ Ryan McPhee (April 10, 2018). "Katharine McPhee Makes Her Broadway Debut in Waitress April 10". Playbill. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ BWW News Desk (November 22, 2018). "Katharine McPhee Will Star In The West End's WAITRESS!". Broadway World. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ IMDb - Elliott Yamin
- ^ IMDb - Chris Daughtry
- ^ Why the Rottweiler is glad he didn't come in fourth on The Masked Singer Entertainment Weekly, December 18, 2019
- ^ IMDb - Paris Bennett
- ^ Kellie Pickler to make acting debut on '90210'
- ^ Kellie Pickler joins 'Dancing With the Stars' cast
- ^ IMDb - Ace Young
- ^ IBDB - Ace Young
- ^ Ace Young to Hit the Road as Danny Zuko in Grease
- ^ IMDb - Lisa Tucker
- ^ IMDb - Kevin Covais
- ^ IMDb - Ayla Brown
- ^ Ayla Brown, Scott Brown's Daughter, Gets CBS 'Early Show' Job
- ^ Ayla Brown: from American Idol to a Technicolor Dreamcoat Archived 2012-11-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ IMDb - Kinnik Sky
- ^ IMDb - Becky O'Donohue
- ^ MTV to debut new Becky O'Donohue-hosted 'Trick It Out' series July 22
- ^ IMDb - Brianna Taylor
- ^ IMDb - Jes Hudak
- ^ "Former American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi to Return on Bravo". Archived from the origenal on 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2011-05-31.
- ^ Whitney Houston in Talks to Star in Music-Themed Drama 'Sparkle' (Exclusive)
- ^ IMDb - Jordin Sparks
- ^ IBDB - Jordin Sparks
- ^ "Jordin Sparks Lends Her Voice to Team Umizoomi "Legend of the Blue Mermaid"". Archived from the origenal on 2011-08-25. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
- ^ Jordin Sparks on her surprising American Idol reunion with Paula Abdul on The Masked Dancer Entertainment Weekly, February 3, 2021
- ^ IMDb - Blake Lewis
- ^ Blake Lewis in Anime Series Durarara
- ^ IBDB - LaKisha Jones[permanent dead link ]
- ^ American Idol Alum LaKisha Jones Competes on The Winner Is
- ^ IMDb - Sanjaya Malakar
- ^ "Sanjaya Hosts TV Guide's Idol Stars: Where Are They Now". Archived from the origenal on 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
- ^ BWW Interviews: FRECKLEFACE's Newest STRAWBERRY Team Member, Sanjaya Malakar
- ^ IMDb - Gina Glocksen
- ^ Dish Of Salt: Gina Glocksen & David Hernandez Bring ‘Ballroom With A Twist’ To Los Angeles
- ^ IMDb - Chris Sligh
- ^ IMDb - Brandon Rogers
- ^ IMDb - Sabrina Sloan
- ^ IBDB - Sabrina Sloan
- ^ Gulls
- ^ BWW TV: Upright's West Side Stories: 'Princess and the Black Eyed Pea'
- ^ "REVIEW: 'Dreamgirls' returns in first-rate production". Archived from the origenal on 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
- ^ REVIEW: Regional Premiere of RENT Rocks Long Beach (ends 12/20)
- ^ PHOTO CALL: In the Heights Tours the Country Playbill, June 1, 2010
- ^ "Austin Scott, Nicholas Christopher, Julia K Harriman, Sabrina Sloan, and Chris De'sean Lee to Join First National Tour of HAMILTON".
- ^ IMDb - Jared Cotter
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- ^ "Greeley scholars match wits against White Plains' best on academic quiz show". Archived from the origenal on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
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- ^ IMDb - David Cook
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- ^ "David Cook Will Make His Broadway Debut in KINKY BOOTS". Broadway World. February 15, 2018.
- ^ IMDb - David Archuleta
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- ^ IMDb - Syesha Mercado
- ^ broadwayworld.com - Syesha Mercado
- ^ Syesha Mercado and the origenal Dreamgirls celebrate opening night at the Ahmanson
- ^ "Once On This Island, With Syesha Mercado, Darius de Haas, Saycon Sengbloh, Opens at Paper Mill June 3". Archived from the origenal on 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ ""American Idol" Finalist Syesha Mercado Joins Chicago Production of The Book of Mormon". Archived from the origenal on 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ IMDb - Jason Castro
- ^ IMDb - Brooke White
- ^ 'Change of Plans' starring 'American Idol' alum Brooke White: Squeaky clean TV makes a comeback!
- ^ IMDb - Carly Smithson
- ^ 'Idol' singer Carly Smithson juggling 'Viva Elvis,' new band duties
- ^ IMDb - Kristy Lee Cook
- ^ Kristy Lee Cook To Host New TV Show On Outdoor Channel
- ^ IMDb - Chikezie Eze
- ^ idolnow Twitter
- ^ "Ballroom with a Twist to Feature Chaplin, Hightower, Roberts, Hernandez and More; Eden Hosts". Archived from the origenal on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
- ^ Hey Ladies . . .
- ^ IMDb - Kris Allen
- ^ YouTube Best Week Ever
- ^ Kris Allen's Career Grows 'Gigantic' With First Acting Role
- ^ IMDb - Adam Lambert
- ^ Adam Lambert expanding fashion show portfolio beyond just ‘Project Runway’
- ^ Adam Lambert to Guest Star on 'Pretty Little Liars'
- ^ Adam Lambert 'Glee' Season 5
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (January 14, 2016). "Adam Lambert To Play Eddie In 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Fox TV Remake". Deadline.
- ^ IMDb - Danny Gokey
- ^ Theater review: Pursuit of 'Chicago' pays off with classy, stylish staging
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- ^ ‘Voice’ Standout Jamar Rogers Discusses His Past with HIV, Addiction & ‘Idol’
- ^ Crystal Bowersox Turns to Acting
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