Age, Biography and Wiki
Derek Klena (Derek Anthony Klena) was born on 3 October, 1991 in San Dimas, California, U.S., is an American actor and singer. Discover Derek Klena's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 32 years old?
| Popular As |
Derek Anthony Klena |
| Occupation |
Actor, singer |
| Age |
32 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
3 October, 1991 |
| Birthday |
3 October |
| Birthplace |
San Dimas, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 3 October.
He is a member of famous Actor with the age 32 years old group.
Derek Klena Height, Weight & Measurements
At 32 years old, Derek Klena height is 184 cm .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
184 cm |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Derek Klena's Wife?
His wife is Elycia Scriven (m. 2018)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Elycia Scriven (m. 2018) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Derek Klena Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derek Klena worth at the age of 32 years old? Derek Klena’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Derek Klena's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Derek Klena Social Network
Timeline
Derek Anthony Klena (born October 3, 1991) is an American actor and singer.
From 2009 to 2011, he took part in regional Southern California theater.
He participated in American Idol 's ninth season.
His breakthrough was in the original Off-Broadway production of Pasek & Paul's stage adaptation of Dogfight, and he played Fiyero in the 10th anniversary company of Wicked on Broadway.
Klena most recently portrayed Christian in the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! replacing Aaron Tveit in the role.
He has made appearances on several television series such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Code, and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.
Around 2010, Klena was invited to audition as a standby for Aaron Tveit in the Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can after show producer Marc Shaiman contacted Klena regarding a cover he did of its song "Goodbye" at a Los Angeles cabaret show.
He did not get cast but was subsequently invited to audition for the workshop of Carrie.
He took a leave of absence at UCLA in his junior year to take part in the 2012 Off-Broadway revival of Carrie.
He originated the role of Eddie Birdlace in the stage adaptation of Dogfight.
In 2013, he played Fiyero in the 10th anniversary company of Wicked on Broadway.
Subsequently, he played son Michael Johnson in the original Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County.
In 2014, he was cast in the pre-Broadway musical adaptation of the 1982 film Diner at the Signature Theatre in Virginia.
Adapted by original screenwriter Barry Levinson and with music by Sheryl Crow, the musical originally planned to open on Broadway but did not transfer.
In 2016, he was cast to star as Dmitry in the original production of Anastasia, the stage musical adaptation of the animated film of the same name.
Premiering in Hartford, Connecticut in March 2016, it opened on Broadway in April 2017.
After a year with the production, he left to take part in the original Cambridge, Massachusetts, production of Jagged Little Pill, a musical based on the music of Alanis Morissette.
Klena married his longtime girlfriend Elycia Scriven in 2018.
In April 2022, Klena and his wife announced that they were expecting their first child.
The couple welcomed a son, Dax Arthur Klena, on September 8, 2022.
He is best known for his work on Broadway, including originating the roles of Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill (2019–2021), Dmitry in Anastasia (2017–2018), and Michael in The Bridges of Madison County (2014).
The Broadway production opened in December 2019.
Klena was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Nick Healy.
In 2020, Klena was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill.
Klena was born in San Dimas, California.
He grew up with his two younger siblings in West Covina, California, outside of Los Angeles, where he attended South Hills High School.
His brother, Dillon, is also an actor.
He attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he initially studied theater but switched his major to psychology.
His freshman year he played baseball before seriously pursuing acting and auditioning.
The show went on hiatus in March 2020 and reopened in October 2021 but closed a few months later due to the Omicron surge in New York City.
In May 2022, he replaced Aaron Tveit as Christian in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway.
He left the cast in January 2023 and returned in April that same year for 3 months.
In February 2023, he starred as Joe Gillis opposite Stephanie J. Block as Norma in Sunset Boulevard at the Kennedy Center.
On 8 January 2024, it was announced Klena would return to Moulin Rouge! on 6 February replacing Casey Cott.
He resides in New York City.
