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Blake Lee
Born (1983-08-31 ) August 31, 1983 (age 40 )
Occupation Actor Years active 2009–present Spouse
(m. 2016)
Blake Lee (born August 31, 1983) is an American actor, known for his roles on Mixology ,[1] Parks and Recreation and the Freeform hit Cruel Summer . Blake and his husband Ben Lewis made history starring in The Christmas Setup , Lifetime's first Christmas movie centered around a gay love story.
Lee began his professional acting career in 2009, when he made his television debut in the political satire mockumentary sitcom series Parks and Recreation , where he recurred as a guest star as Derek.[2] Lee was cast in the main role of Tom in the sitcom series Mixology .[3] [4] Lee appeared in the 2015 biographical drama film I Am Michael portraying Benoit Denizet-Lewis, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2015.[5]
From 2017 to 2018, he was cast to play the main role in the crime drama series Wisdom of the Crowd opposite Jeremy Piven , Monica Potter , Richard T. Jones , Natalia Tena and Jake Matthews, in which he played the main role of Josh Novak.[6] He was cast as Barry in the comedy series Overthinking with Kat & June , which was premiered on December 19, 2018, on YouTube Premium . In 2019, he had a recurring role in the sitcom series Fam portraying Ben.[7]
In early 2020, Lee starred in the romantic comedy movie by Pat Mills ' titled The Christmas Setup with Ben Lewis , it is the first LGBTQ -themed Christmas film ever broadcast by Lifetime .[8] [9] [10]
In 2021, Lee appeared on the first season of the teen drama mystery thriller anthology series Cruel Summer , in which he played the main antagonist role of Martin Harris.[11] [12]
Personal life [ edit ]
Lee is married to actor and writer Ben Lewis .[13] The couple met in the Grauman's Chinese Theatre bathroom at the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World premiere after being told they had mutual friends. Lee had been attending as Aubrey Plaza 's guest, the two have been close friends since Parks and Recreation .
Filmography [ edit ]
Year
Title
Role
2015
I Am Michael
Benoit Denizet-Lewis
2016
The Wedding Party
Jim
2021
The Pig People
Peter
TBA
Shell
Television [ edit ]
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2009–2011
Parks and Recreation
Derek
7 episodes
2011
Friends with Benefits
Dean
Episode: "The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check"
2014
Mixology
Tom
Main role; 13 episodes
2015
Mix
Finn McDonnell
Television film
2015
The Astronaut Wives Club
Mystery Reporter
Episode: "Abort"
2016
Good Fortune
Metzger
Pilot
2016
Good Fortune
Metzger
Television film
2016
Angie Tribeca
Sebastian
Episode: "Contains Graphic Designer Violence"
2017–2018
Wisdom of the Crowd
Josh Novak
Main role; 13 episodes
2018
Overthinking with Kat & June
Barry
Main role; 3 episodes
2019
Fam
Ben
6 episodes
2020
The Christmas Setup
Patrick Ryan
Television film
2020
Delilah
Gordon
Television film
2021
Cruel Summer
Martin Harris
Series Regular
2023
Gay Pride & Prejudice
Bennet
Lead role; Podcast series
TBA
Married with Friends
Arthur
Main role
References [ edit ]
^ "Video 'Mixology' Sneak Peek with the Stars" . ABC News. 2014-02-26. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ " 'Mixology' review: Attractive sitcom knows the score" . SFGATE. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ "You Should Know: Blake Lee" . Guest of a Guest. 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ Petski, Denise (2017-03-08). "Blake Lee Joins 'Wisdom Of The Crowd' CBS Drama Pilot; Lucas Hazlett In 'Real Life' " . Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ Diaz, Johnny (2017-10-11). "Miami's Blake Lee in new CBS crime drama 'Wisdom of the Crowd' " . Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ Jackson Weaver, "New slate of LGBTQ holiday movies sparks joy, criticism over portrayal of queer stories" . CBC News , December 18, 2020.
^ "Real-life married gay couple cast in 1st Lifetime LGBTQ holiday movie" . ABC News. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ "Canadian Ben Lewis stars in Lifetime's first LGBTQ holiday film, 'Christmas Setup' " . ABC News. 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ "Blake Lee on the Villainous Martin Harris in Freeform's Cruel Summer [Exclusive Interview]" . LRM Online. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ "Ted Bundy Inspired 'Cruel Summer' Character Played by Blake Lee" . Men's Health. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2023-10-07 .
^ "For Blake Lee & Ben Lewis, A Chance Encounter in the Men's Room Became an Eight-Year Love Affair" . Out . January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 23, 2018 .
External links [ edit ]
R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blake_Lee&oldid=1203883771 "
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