American actor (born 1974)
This article is about the stage actor James Monroe Iglehart. For the film actor, see
James Iglehart
.
James Monroe Iglehart
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Born
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1974-09-04
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September 4, 1974
(age 49)
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Occupation
| Actor
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Years active
| 1978?present
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Spouse
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Dawn Phelps
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m.
2002)
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James Monroe Iglehart
(born September 4, 1974)
[1]
[3]
is an American actor and
comic book
writer. He is perhaps best known for his
Tony Award
-winning performance as the
Genie
in the original
Broadway
production of
Aladdin
. Iglehart assumed the role of
Marquis de Lafayette
/
Thomas Jefferson
in the Broadway company of
Hamilton
in April 2017. He recreated the role of
King Arthur
in the 2023 Broadway revival of
Spamalot
. He can be heard as super producer Steve Jones in
As The Curtain Rises
, Broadway's first original podcast soap opera. More recently, Iglehart joined the cast of the animated webseries
Helluva Boss
, as both the Demon Lord of Lust
Asmodeus/Ozzy
and hellhound bodyguard Vortex, and
Hazbin Hotel
, as Zestial, as well having written for
Marvel Comics
, primarily one-shots featuring
Spider-Man
.
[4]
Early life
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Iglehart was born in Hayward, California on September 4, 1974.
[1]
Career
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Iglehart attended
Cal State Hayward
and started his career in
California
, performing in
Bat Boy
at
TheatreWorks
in
Palo Alto
and as Teen Angel in
Grease
at the
American Musical Theatre
in
San Jose
.
[5]
In 2005, he directed
Bat Boy: The Musical
at
Ray of Light Theatre
.
[6]
He has played Mitch Mahoney in
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
on Broadway as a replacement starting in April 2007.
[7]
[8]
He originated the role of Bobby in
Memphis
on Broadway in October 2009.
Iglehart performed the role of the Genie in
Aladdin
on
Broadway
, a performance for which he won the 2014
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical
[9]
and the
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
for this role. When asked about the role, he said, "It's not as exhausting as you think. I'm kind of an energetic guy in general, so basically I'm kind of being me with the volume turned up."
[10]
Iglehart departed the company of
Aladdin
in February 2017 to begin rehearsals in the role of
Marquis de Lafayette
/
Thomas Jefferson
in the Broadway company of
Hamilton
. He also performed in
Freestyle Love Supreme
on Broadway.
[11]
Iglehart guest starred in four episodes of
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
as Coriolanus Burt, the rival of male protagonist
Titus Andromedon
.
Iglehart voices Vortex and Asmodeus in
Helluva Boss
, Lance Strongbow in
Tangled: The Series
,
Captain James Hook
in
Cheshire Crossing
by
Andy Weir
, Bronzino in
Elena of Avalor
, Oscar in
Vampirina
and Taurus Bulba in
DuckTales
.
[12]
[13]
[14]
In January 2022, Iglehart took over the role of Billy Flynn in
Chicago
.
[15]
In May 2023 he starred as
King Arthur
in
Spamalot
at the
Kennedy Center
. In November of that year the show transferred to Broadway where he reprised his role.
[16]
In October 2023, Iglehart assumed the title role of
A Wonderful World
, a new musical based on the life of
Louis Armstrong
in its pre-Broadway New Orleans and Chicago engagements. In February 2024, it was announced the show will be transferring to Broadway with Iglehart in the lead role.
[17]
[18]
Personal life
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He was raised in
Hayward, California
, with his brother. His mother is a former high school choir teacher. His father James Iglehart is a former minor league baseball player and actor.
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[20]
[21]
He met his wife Dawn in the
Mt. Eden High School
show choir
[3]
[5]
and they married in 2002.
Filmography
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Film
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Year(s)
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2011
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Memphis the Musical
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Bobby
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We Are the Hartmans
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Eustace
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2015
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Broadway Draft 2015
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Anchor
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Short film
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2016
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Landed
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TSA Agent
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Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
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Calvin Carney, Jitterbug
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Voice, direct-to-video
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2017
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Three Christs
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Benny
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2022
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Disenchanted
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Weary Businessman
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Cameo
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2023
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Wish
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John the bear
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Voice, uncredited
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Television
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Year(s)
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2010
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The Good Wife
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Geo
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Episode: "Doubt"
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2012
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Great Performances
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Bobby
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Episode: "Memphis"
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Submissions Only
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Wilson Jones
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Episode: "Woof!"
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Smash
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Assistant
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Episode: "Hell on Earth"
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2015
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Gotham
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Ringmaster
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Episode: "The Blind Fortune Teller"
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2015?2019
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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
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Coriolanus Burt
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4 episodes
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2016?2018
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Nature Cat
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Michael Bluejay
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Voice, 4 episodes
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2017
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Shawn Tompkins
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Episode: "Intent"
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2017?2020
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Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
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Lance Strongbow
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Voice, 38 episodes
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2018
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Cady Did
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Orrin Hackett
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Elementary
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Detective Mason
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Episode: "Pushing Buttons"
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Maniac
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Carl
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Miniseries, 8 episodes
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2018?2019
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Our Cartoon President
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End credits vocals, End credits vocalist, Gospel Singers
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Voice, 12 episodes
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2019
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At Home with Amy Sedaris
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Darius Von Hassock
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Episode: "Makeover"
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Anthem: Homunculus
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Ronnie Castro
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Episode: "The End of Love"
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Hazbin Hotel
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Bar Patron
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Voice, episode: "Pilot"
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2020
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Perfect Harmony
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Keith
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Episode: "Regionals"
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Elena of Avalor
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Bronzino
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Voice, 2 episodes
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The Disney Family Singalong
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Himself
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Television special
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Vampirina
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Oscar
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Voice, episode: "Bust Friends"
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DuckTales
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Taurus Bulba
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Voice, episode: "Let's Get Dangerous!"
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Biggest Little Christmas Showdown
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Host
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2021?present
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Helluva Boss
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Vortex, Asmodeus
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Voice, 5 episodes
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2022
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The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo: Game Edition
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Himself
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Episode: "Isaiah Russell-Bailey & James Monroe Iglehart"
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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Charlie
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3 episodes
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Girls5eva
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Nathan Reasel
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Episode: "Album Mode"
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Santiago of the Seas
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Martin
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Voice, episode: "Fincernera"
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Alice's Wonderland Bakery
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Oliver the Onion
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Voice, episode: "A Special Blend"
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Bubble Guppies
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Cyclops
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Voice, episode: "Bubble Medics to the Rescue!"
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Blue's Clues & You!
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Jack O' Lantern
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Voice, episode: "The Legend of the Jack O' Lantern"
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2023
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SuperKitties
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Mr. Puppypaws
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Voice, Recurring role
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Kiff
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Martin Chatterley
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Voice, 4 episodes
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2024
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Hazbin Hotel
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Zestial
[22]
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Voice, Recurring role
Songs: "
Respectless
" and "
Whatever It Takes
"
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Video games
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Stage credits
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Awards and nominations
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References
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"James Monroe Iglehart: Performer"
. Playbill
. Retrieved
September 1,
2020
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"10 Things You May Not Know: James Monroe Iglehart of 'Aladdin'
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New York Shows
. Retrieved
December 3,
2016
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a
b
"Igleharts Wish Granted"
nypost.com, March 9, 2014
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"As the Curtain Rises ? Broadway's First Digital Soap Opera | Broadway Podcast Network"
. October 17, 2020.
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a
b
Blank, Matthew.
"The Genie of Broadways Aladdin James Monroe Iglehart"
playbill.com, March 18, 2014
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"James Monroe Iglehart Nominated for a Tony"
rayoflighttheatre.com
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"James Monroe Iglehart"
broadwayworld.com
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"James Monroe Iglehart"
Internet Broadway Database
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Staff.
Just the Winners, Please: Who Won the 68th Annual Tony Awards"
playbill.com, June 8, 2014
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Ng, David (May 21, 2014).
"James Monroe Iglehart releases the genie inside"
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Los Angeles Times
. Retrieved
December 3,
2016
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"Freestyle Love Supreme"
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broadway.com
. 2020
. Retrieved
July 18,
2020
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DJangi, Taraneh (July 12, 2019).
"Meet the Cast:
Cheshire Crossing
"
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Penguin
Random House Audio
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"Listen to the Audiobook for Andy Weir's
Cheshire Crossing
, About the Continued Adventures of Alice, Dorothy, and Wendy"
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The Mary Sue
. August 15, 2019.
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"Stephanie Beatriz and James Monroe Iglehart Drop by 'DuckTales' Darkwing Episode: First Look (Exclusive)"
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ETonline
. October 6, 2020.
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Wild, Stephi.
"James Monroe Iglehart Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO on Broadway"
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Broadway World
. Retrieved
February 14,
2022
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Spamalot Will Not Succeed on Broadway, Again
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"A Wonderful World"
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Gans, Andrew (July 12, 2023).
"Cast Complete for A Wonderful World Musical Starring James Monroe Iglehart; Vanessa Williams Joins Producing Team"
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Playbill.com
. Retrieved
October 6,
2023
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Geek.com
, November 6, 2019 -
MOVIES, 11 Forgotten Blaxploitation Classics That Deserve Your Time,← Savage! By K. Thor Jensen
Archived
September 1, 2019, at the
Wayback Machine
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The Los Angeles Times
, May 31, 2014 -
Entertainment & Arts, James Monroe Iglehart releases the genie inside By David Ng
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Showtickets.com, June 2, 2016 -
10 Things You May Not Know: James Monroe Iglehart of ‘Aladdin’
Category Broadway
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by
Karu Daniels
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Mullinax, Hope (December 28, 2023).
"Broadway Superstars Check Into 'Hazbin Hotel' to Complete the Ensemble Cast [Exclusive]"
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Collider
. Retrieved
December 28,
2023
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"James Monroe Iglehart (visual voices guide)"
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Behind The Voice Actors
. Retrieved
May 2,
2022
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FromSoftware
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Silent Line: Armored Core
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Agetec
. Scene: Ending credits, 2:46:43 in, Voice Talent.
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"James Monroe Iglehart"
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The Recording Academy
. Retrieved
November 29,
2023
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External links
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Media related to
James Monroe Iglehart
at Wikimedia Commons
Awards for James Monroe Iglehart
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1976?2000
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2001?present
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