Brian M. Love

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Brian M. Love (born December 12, 1973) is an American actor, singer, puppeteer, and martial artist. He is best known for his stage roles as Simba (understudy) in Disney's The Lion King and E.F. (Frank) Farrington in the world premiere of Brooklyn's Bridge. On television, Love has appeared in multiple national commercials including National Football League (NFL) Fantasy Football, and the United States Golf Association (USGA). Love has also worked with entertainment icon Jerry Lewis, performing as a singer on his annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. As a recording artist, Love has sung for and worked with Motown trailblazers Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder. With Wonder, he was part of his ensemble arrangement recording of Jonathan Larson's "Seasons of Love" from the musical RENT. Love also was a member of the South African singing ensemble that recorded the 2010 FIFA World Cup Theme for ESPN. His stage appearances include the Broadway cast of The Lion King - the Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning highest grossing Broadway production of all time, the Gazelle Tour of The Lion King, the 1st and 2nd National Tours of Jonathan Larson's RENT (Angel and Benny Tours, respectively), and the Sister Act National Tour - produced by Whoopi Goldberg. In 2022, Love also had the opportunity to play the role of Sebastian in Hale Centre Theatre's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, a performance that earned him a 2023 Broadway World Award Nomination for Best Performer in A Musical.

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• •Known as: actor, stage actor