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Alex Brightman

Alex Brightman, American actor, singer, and voice actor

Born
February 5, 1987
Age in 2026
39
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Birth year
1987

About Alex Brightman

Alexander Michael Brightman (born February 5, 1987) is an American actor and writer best known for his work in musical theatre. In 2015, Brightman originated the role of Dewey Finn in the musical adaptation of School of Rock, earning him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2016. In 2019, he originated the role of the titular character in Beetlejuice The Musical, earning him another Tony nomination. Since 2020, he has voiced Robo Fizz and Fizzarolli in the adult animated musical series Helluva Boss, and since 2024, he has voiced Sir Pentious and Adam in Hazbin Hotel. Brightman first worked on Broadway in 2008, as an ensemble member and understudy in Glory Days, which closed after only one performance. Brightman was cast in the starring role of Dewey, first, in the show's concert performances, and then, in his first starring role, in the Broadway production. His father founded Apple's Worldwide Disabilities Solutions Group, and his mother ran a kidney dialysis clinic. For this performance, Brightman received a nomination for the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

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Alex Brightman timeline

  1. Brightman first worked on Broadway in 2008, as an ensemble member and understudy in Glory Days, which closed after only one performance.
  2. For this performance, Brightman received a nomination for the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

The world when Alex Brightman was born

Alex Brightman was born in 1987. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1987

  • #1 song"Walk Like an Egyptian" – The Bangles
  • Top movieThe Last Emperor
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Bonfire of the Vanities – Tom Wolfe

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMike Tyson becomes undisputed heavyweight champion at age 20
  • Top headlineStock market crashes on Black Monday
  • Technology milestoneGIF format created
  • Defining fadSlap bracelets
  • Notable inventionGIF image format
  • World population5.03 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championMinnesota Twins (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population242.3M

1987 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Alex Brightman's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19872026
Gas$0.95$3.45/gal
Average home$85,600$435,000
Average income$30,970$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.91$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population242.3M341 million

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