Sam Harris' diverse career has run the gamut from singer/songwriter to
director, writer and producer, as well as being an actor on Broadway,
film and television. He got his start as the grand champion of "Star
Search" in its premiere season.
On Broadway, he received a Drama Desk nomination for his role in Tommy
Tune's "Grease", and a Drama League Award as well as Tony, Outer
Critic's Circle and Drama Desk Award nominations for his work in Cy
Coleman's Tony-nominated musical "The Life." He's also appeared on
Broadway in Mel Brooks' Tony Award-winning musical "The Producers," in
the national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of "Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and in the musicals "Jesus Christ
Superstar," "Cabaret," "Hair" and "Pippin." He also starred in
self-penned shows "Hard Copy," "Different Hats," "Revival" and his
critically acclaimed show, "SAM."
Harris is a multi-million album selling recording artist with nine
studio albums to his credit. He can also be heard on numerous concert,
guest artist and cast recordings. He has toured extensively in concert
and has played to sold-out audiences at major venues including New
York's Carnegie Hall, Los Angeles' Universal Amphitheatre and London's
West End. He has appeared with The Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra, at
The White House and has sung on a variety of television specials and
live productions.
Behind the scenes, he co-created and wrote the television series "Down
to Earth." He also served as the music supervisor for the
Emmy-nominated television special "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary
Celebration."
Most recently he was seen on the CBS comedy "The Class". TV Guide and
columnist Liz Smith called him the breakout character of the
television season.
Sam was born and raised in Oklahoma and currently lives in Los Angeles.