- Michael James Scott was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Orlando, Florida. He is well-known for playing "The Genie" in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway and in productions around the world, as well as for his television roles on Black Monday and South Park.
Michael began his career as the standby for the legendary Ben Vereen in the international tour of Fosse, taking over the role in Paris at the renown Théâtre du Châtelet. Since then, he has appeared in numerous Broadway productions originating the role of the "The Minstrel" in Something Rotten as well as Dr. Gotswana (aka The Guy with the Maggot Problem) in the Tony-winning smash hit, The Book of Mormon. Other Broadway credits include Mamma Mia, Tarzan, All Shook Up, The Pirate Queen, Elf, and Hair.
His numerous television and film appearances include "The Carrie Diaries" (The CW), Independent Woman (Feature Film), "The View" (ABC), "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" (NBC), "The Late Show with Conan O'Brien" (NBC), "Good Morning America" (ABC), "The Today Show" (NBC), "The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" (CBS), and "The TONY Awards" (CBS).
His debut holiday album, A Fierce Christmas, arrived in 2020 as a "joyful protest" to a difficult year. Michael performed songs from the album on numerous outlets, including Good Morning America's "What You Need To Know" Christmas day special.
He is married to filmmaker Jeremy Merrifield and they divide their time between New York and Los Angeles.
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- Originated the role of "The Genie" in the Australian company of Disney's Broadway musical, Aladdin, and has gone on to play the role in Los Angeles, London, and New York.
- Originated the role of "Dr. Gotswana" in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, famously claiming to have "maggots in his scrotum" throughout the musical.
- Married to writer-director Jeremy Merrifield.
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